No Water No Beer Speaker Series
Howard County Complete Streets
October 29, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Join us to learn how Howard County has the best Complete Streets policy in the Nation
Howard County, Maryland achieved a perfect score and was ranked number one by Smart Growth America in 2023 for having the best Complete Streets policy in the nation. During the presentation, we will highlight the steps the county took on this long path to reach this point, key components of the design manual, and the training and implementation of the policy. We hope that this will serve as a guide for other jurisdictions in their own Complete Streets journey.
Abdul Akbari is the Division Chief of Transportation and Special Projects in the Bureau of Engineering at the Howard County Department of Public Works. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, and began his career as a consultant where he focused on transportation design and project management. Nearly five years ago he joined Howard County, where he now leads a division responsible for managing capital projects that include sidewalks, roadways, bridges, and drainage systems from inception through construction. With a strong background in infrastructure design and public project delivery, Abdul is committed to advancing safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions for the community.
The evening will also feature Peabody Heights Brewery's Mr. Trash Wheel's Lost Python Ale, sourced with Baltimore's delicious tap water. What better way to learn about Complete Streets, than with this awesome brew crafted with Baltimore's best tap water???
Tickets for October 29th are $25 and include food and beverage, and PE's get one PDH credit. You must be registered to attend, and seating is limited, so sign up today!
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