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...

Corsie più strette: Piccoli cambiamenti, strade più sicureLe strade urbane sono un campo di battaglia di esigenze contrastanti. Ma cosa succederebbe se una piccola modifica progettuale potesse cambiare radicalmente i risultati? Uno studio di Sustainability 2025 ha analizzato 320 segmenti di arterie stradali nello Utah e ha rivelato...

di Megan Weil Latshaw, PhD MHS, Bloomberg School of Public Health at John's HopkinsCome il trasporto influenza la nostra salute: I punti chiaveQuelli di noi che hanno avuto la fortuna di partecipare al Bike Maryland Day ad Annapolis questo mese hanno assistito a una presentazione molto istruttiva...

Leadership Maryland ha annunciato oggi che Heather Grant, direttore esecutivo di Talbot Thrive, ha completato l'Emerging Leader Program, il nuovo programma di sviluppo professionale rivolto agli astri nascenti dei settori pubblico, privato, governativo, educativo e non profit del nostro Stato. Continua a leggere La direttrice esecutiva Heather Grant si è laureata in 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...