I really don’t understand the utility of this decision. Columbia has tons of pathways, which tend to get you places more quickly than the main roads. Further, most people are biking for pleasure, not to get places like work or the grocery store. A better use of funds would be to improve the bus system. It runs every hour and the mall is the transfer hub. It has been like this for at least 30 years with no improvement.

When my kids were little and someone made an asshole move while we were driving, we used to make up reasons for the move. It started as a way to keep me from swearing while they were in the car, but it became a thing. We would think, “That guy’s wife is in labor and he only has ten minutes to get her to a hospital,” or “That lady has to pee so badly she is about to let it rip in the car,” or ”That girl is on the way to her wedding and she is late.” It is funny how that has left me now and I sound like a sailor when someone cuts me off.

Holy shit. This is beyond horrible. I am so very sad for that family.

When I heard it, I had the same reaction. I’m pretty sure it was during some adult leadership class on paradigm shifts LOL. But, it has truly change my blood pressure when commuting. Well, and Covid took away my commute.

This is an excellent way to put it into perspective! Sometimes all it takes is viewing it through a different paradigm. Thanks!

My brother, a helicopter had to land on 29 to take someone to shock trauma. You getting your jalapeño poppers shouldn’t be prioritizing over trying to save lives.

https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/ellicott-city-car-crash-left-1-dead-and-6-injured-police-say

One I haven’t seen mentioned is Cafe June on rt 40 in Ellicott City

I was stuck on 29 a few years ago. Two homeboys were racing each other, cutting in front of other cars. One of them came too close to a van and spooked the driver. The driver slammed the brakes and set off a chain reaction like this one. The homies just sped away. I see it all the time now. The proverbial “accident just waiting to happen”.

Decadent in maple lawn is good if you want homebaked treats and top-shelf beer on tap.

Rt. 40 has all the Korean cafes/bakeries... Shila is usually considered the lowest, Tour le Jour is pretty good... Idk if cafe benne is still around, but there are plenty of good choices.

Downtown Laurel also has a more contemporary cafe.

Brewing Good in Savage Mill is the best coffee place in town. They have food items and a while separate seating area they recently opened up with games etc

Howard County police are investigating a fatal collision in Ellicott City on Dec. 2 that killed one person and injured several others.

At approximately 6:14 p.m., a 2018 Peterbilt truck hauling a tanker was traveling northbound on Route 29 approaching the ramp for Route 40 when it rear-ended a 2002 Honda Odyssey, setting off a chain reaction collision that involved two additional vehicles. A 3-year-old passenger in the Honda was pronounced dead at Howard County General Hospital. Six additional people in the three vehicles that were struck were transported to area hospitals with injuries ranging from serious to minor.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Route 29 north between Route 100 and Route 40 was closed for approximately five hours.

Years ago, someone once said to me “I’d rather be in traffic than the cause of it.” And that’s my commuting mantra now. There is a parent out there that would choose a puking kid over what they are going through.

A child died. Traffic control is not a priority.

More of a baking operation out of someone's house, and it's over in Halethorpe, but The Baker's Tin. It's just two ladies out of one of their houses, you put your order in and pick up Saturday morning. The absolute best pastries I've had, they are crazy talented.

People have mentioned some good ones, but also Baltimore Coffee and Tea! There's one in Hanover, Odenton, and Annapolis Junction. Their sandwiches are 🤌🏻 and their coffee is good, too.

Does anyone know what happened? I was in this from 6 to 9pm, it was a disaster. I'm kinda mad that there was no traffic control

They certainly do! I was caught by the one at Gov. Warfield and LPP last week. The light was just turning as I went through.

Used to play soccer on the field for Howard county back in the 90s

Howard has a few red light cameras - and in Columbia in particular; but its not bad. However, Montgomery has all sorts of traffic cameras.

Decadent is great. +1

We don't know the details and it is always possible that the kid unclipped it or was wearing it improperly. But yes ... wear your seatbelts.

Shila Bakery on Rte 40 is great and I really like Cozy Cafe on Main Street in Old Ellicott City. Roggenart is pretty good, too. I’m kind of sad they bought Rustiq in Savage Mill, though, because I preferred the menu of the latter.

Maryland has literally hundreds if not thousands of red light cameras. Howard county - Columbia in particular - has less then you’d think given the population. But still there are a few.

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