Forward Motion

Join Us for a FreeCycling Safety Class from the League of American Bicyclists and Talbot Thrive! Taught by Mark Mulligan, League Certified Instructor (LCI) #7394Course Description: Three hours of highlights from our 9-hour course of Smart Cycling.  This shorter course...

By Tracey JohnsOn Maryland’s Eastern Shore, a growing coalition is working to make safe, connected mobility a reality for everyone. An integral part of that mission is the work of Talbot Thrive, a nonprofit focused on improving health, equity, and quality of life in...

By Megan Weil Latshaw December 12, 2025 7:24 pm. Transit planning focuses too much on moving more cars on more roads, but there are hidden costs, writes Megan Weil Latshaw, who says a broad-based approach to planning can help everyone.They affect how we plan our day,...

In towns and cities across the country, leaders ask: Which infrastructure projects will actually shift behavior? The recent evidence is clear: to drive walking and bicycling at scale, we must move beyond basic lanes and sidewalks. We must design with a focus on...

As students across Talbot County return to school on Monday, Aug. 25 for the 2025-2026 school year, Talbot County Public Schools, Talbot Thrive and the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office are reminding drivers to stay alert, obey traffic laws, and prioritize safety around...

Narrower Lanes: Small Change, Safer StreetsUrban streets are a battleground of competing needs. But what if one subtle design tweak could shift outcomes dramatically? A 2025 Sustainability study analyzed 320 arterial road segments across Utah and revealed a...

by Megan Weil Latshaw, PhD MHS, Bloomberg School of Public Health at John's HopkinsHow Transportation Shapes Our Health: Key InsightsThose of us who were lucky enough to attend Bike Maryland Day in Annapolis this month were treated to a very informative presentation...

Leadership Maryland announced today that Heather Grant, Executive Director at Talbot Thrive has completed the Emerging Leader Program, the new professional development program targeting the rising stars within our state’s public, private, government, education and nonprofit sectors. Continue Reading Executive Director Heather Grant Graduates from Leadership Maryland

Small towns like Easton, Oxford and St. Michael's are often thought of as peaceful, quaint communities where people can enjoy a slower pace of life. However, many small towns like ours in Talbot County are lacking in one crucial aspect: bike lanes. Bike lanes are...