There's one less One Less Car in Maryland. The pro-bicycle, pro-hiker, pro-transit group has decided to narrow its focus and call itself Bike Maryland, with a mission of promoting bicycling and bicycle safety in the state.

Carol Silfdorff, who will continue as executive director of the new group, said the  Bike Maryland name reflects that narrowed focus.

"We certainly want less cars but I think this name is much more positive and it's easier for folks  to understand what we do.  It's easily recognized," she said.

One Less Car has been known as the sponsor of the annual Tour du Port bicylcing event and also as an effective advocate for bicycle-related legislation in the Maryland  General Assembly and Baltimore City Council.