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...

Carriles más estrechos: Pequeños cambios, calles más segurasLas calles urbanas son un campo de batalla de necesidades contrapuestas. Pero, ¿y si un sutil retoque en el diseño pudiera cambiar radicalmente los resultados? Un estudio de Sostenibilidad 2025 analizó 320 segmentos de vías arteriales en Utah y...

por Megan Weil Latshaw, PhD MHS, Bloomberg School of Public Health at John's HopkinsCómo el transporte influye en nuestra salud: Ideas claveLos que tuvimos la suerte de asistir al Día de la Bicicleta en Maryland, celebrado este mes en Annapolis, asistimos a una presentación muy informativa...

Leadership Maryland ha anunciado hoy que Heather Grant, Directora Ejecutiva de Talbot Thrive, ha completado el Programa de Líderes Emergentes, el nuevo programa de desarrollo profesional dirigido a las estrellas emergentes de los sectores público, privado, gubernamental, educativo y sin ánimo de lucro de nuestro estado. Seguir leyendo La Directora Ejecutiva Heather Grant se gradúa en 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...