Ma & Pa Trail Parking: Public Input Wanted

BEL AIR, MD — After receiving multiple complaints about traffic and parking in recent months, the town of Bel Air is asking for input about Ma & Pa Trail. A public hearing will take place as work moves forward to connect the trail.

"It is anticipated that once the trail is complete and operating that it will generate a great deal of use from the public," according to a statement from the town of Bel Air. "This use may result in parking and traffic impacts to areas near the trail alignment through Town."

Town officials said that in recent months, they had fielded complaints about traffic and parking in the area of Williams Street and Ellendale Street.

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The Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners invites the public to comment on Ma & Pa Trail parking at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, at Bel Air Town Hall, 39 N. Hickory Avenue. In addition to their experiences with the trail and parking, residents and business owners are invited to propose possible solutions.