FORK IN THE ROAD Big plans are in the works to improve Baltimore transit - Baltimore Business Journal buff.ly/jiLmq6R

Big thanks to everyone who came out and joined us for Park(ing) Day! We had such a great time chilling out and playing games with all of you!

🚧 Big Jump Update 🚧 Starting September 25, 2025, we’ll begin installing concrete jersey barriers on the east side (bridge portion) of the Big Jump.

🚧 WEEKEND CLOSURES: FRI SEP 19 – SUN SEP 21 🚧 We’ve got a packed weekend ahead with major events, parades, and home games—plus some crane work and road repairs. Plan ahead and expect delays in key areas of the city.

✅ Road Reopened ✅ Redwood St between Calvert St and Grant St has reopened to traffic following steamline work. We appreciate your patience as we worked with Vicinity Energy to complete this project safely. Thank you for planning ahead during the closure!

TRAFFIC ALERT: Maryland Avenue between Falls Road and Oliver Street will be fully closed on Friday, 9/19 from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. as part of the BGE Downtown Pipeline Project 🚧 📅 Date/Time: Friday 9/19 from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M.

Baltimore breaks monthly record for bike and scooter rentals - Sun buff.ly/058BKgp In a social media post on Friday, the department shared that the city recorded nearly 400,000 trips on dockless bikes and scooters across the city.

🚧 Road Closure Notice 🚧 Heads up, Baltimore! W. Mulberry St. is closed between N. Warwick Ave. and N. Smallwood St. as part of the B&P Tunnel Replacement Project.

City Hall and transportation advocates rally around proposal to expand MTA bus service buff.ly/trylfUT

🚧 Steamline Work on Redwood St 🚧 Redwood St between Calvert St and Grant St is closed starting today and will remain closed until further notice for steamline work. We’re working with Vicinity Energy to complete this project safely.

🚧 Charm City Live Road Closures 🚧 Several streets in downtown Baltimore will be closed for Charm City Live starting Friday, September 19 at 3:00 p.m. until Sunday, September 21 at 2:00 a.m. Please plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

🚧 New Project Page Launched! We’re kicking off a two-phase traffic calming study along W. Fayette St between N. Fremont Ave and N. Payson St—and we want your input.

🚲🛴 Baltimore, you set another record! In August, Baltimoreans took 383,776 trips on rentable scooters and bikes — the highest monthly total yet!

🚨 Traffic Advisory: Gas Leak on N. Calvert St 🚨 There is a gas leak in the unit block of N. Calvert St. ➡️ Lane closures in effect: • 2 lanes closed on Calvert St from Water St to Baltimore St • 1 lane closed from Calvert St to Fayette St

🚦 Heavy Traffic Expected Downtown This Weekend 🚦 Multiple events are happening downtown, including: 🎶 A concert at CFG Bank Arena on Saturday night 🏈 The Ravens home opener at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon

🚧 WEEKEND CLOSURES: THU SEP 11 – SUN SEP 14 🚧 We’ve got a busy weekend ahead with parades, festivals, a Ravens home game, and more. Please plan ahead and expect delays in multiple areas of the city.

NEXT WEEK 🌿🚗✨ Join us for PARK(ing) Day Baltimore! On September 19 from 9 AM – 4 PM, we’ll be transforming parking spaces at 417 E Fayette St into vibrant public parks and community spaces.

🌱✨ PARK(ing) Day is back on September 19! ✨🌱 Join us in transforming parking spaces into temporary parks and social spaces to promote safer, greener, and fairer streets.

🌿🚗✨ Join us for PARK(ing) Day Baltimore! On September 19 from 9 AM – 4 PM, we’ll be transforming parking spaces at 417 E Fayette St into vibrant public parks and community spaces.

🚶🚴🚌🚗 Join us for the October Complete Streets Advisory Committee Meeting! 📅 Tuesday, October 28 🕑 2:00 PM 💻 Online via WebEx: buff.ly/sSA1nWB

New Project Page Alert for N. Fremont Ave! 🚧 We’ve launched the Streets of Baltimore page for the N. Fremont Ave Rehabilitation Project!

🚲 New Project Page Alert for Central Ave! We’re extending the Central Avenue bike lanes — and we want you to stay in the loop.

🚧 Fresh pavement is on the way! 🚧 Our crews have been hard at work across the city: • Milling at 100 W. Eager Street • Paving at 1000–1100 E. Madison Avenue Thank you for your patience as we continue investing in Baltimore’s infrastructure.

Maryland releases statewide plan to expand, connect trail network buff.ly/Chq1oOT

👦👧 Is your child ready for a seat belt without a booster?

🚧 Move Over or Slow Down 🚧 It’s the law in Maryland: when you see emergency vehicles, work crews, or service vehicles stopped on the road shoulder with flashing lights, you must: ➡️ Move over to the next lane if it’s safe ⬇️ Slow down if you can’t change lanes

🍺 + 🚗 = ❌ Drinking and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can slow your reaction time and put lives at risk. ✅ Plan a safe ride before you go out ✅ Use a designated driver, rideshare, or public transit ✅ Never get behind the wheel impaired

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🚫 No amount of time is safe. 🚫 Leaving a child alone in a car — even for a quick errand — can turn deadly, fast. 🌡️ Temperatures inside a vehicle can rise in minutes. 💔 Each year, children die in hot cars, but every death is preventable.

Good morning, Baltimore! Today is the day for the Maryland Cycling Classic! Road closures are now in effect along the race circuit, so plan extra travel time, use alternate routes, and consider mass transit today as heavy traffic is expected, especially in the downtown area.

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🌡️ Never leave a child alone in a car. 🌡️ On average, 37 children die in hot cars each year — but every one of these deaths is preventable.

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Hey Baltimore, there's a lot of exciting things happening downtown tomorrow. Traffic will be heavy, so please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and enjoy the events! buff.ly/8ZBakjv

🚸 Slow down in school zones. 🚸 Kids are walking, biking, and crossing the street before and after school. That means: ⚠️ Drive with extra care 🚶 Watch for crossing guards and students 🚗 Put away distractions and stay alert

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👀 Watch for Students. 👀 When a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended: 🛑 Stop in both directions — children may be crossing. 🚸 Stay alert and patient while kids get on or off the bus.

🚸 School Bus Safety Reminder 🚸 When you see a school bus: ⚠️ YELLOW flashing lights → Slow down and prepare to stop. 🛑 RED flashing lights → Stop in both directions. Children may be crossing.

🛑 STOP. 🛑 When a school bus has its red lights flashing, children are crossing. 🚸 You must stop — it’s the law. 🚦 Wait until the bus moves and the lights stop flashing before driving again. Let’s protect kids, parents, and teachers on Baltimore’s streets. Safety comes first

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🚌 SLOW DOWN. 🚌 When a school bus has its yellow lights flashing, it means kids are about to get on or off. ⚠️ Slow down 🛑 Be ready to stop Together, we can keep kids, parents, and teachers safe on Baltimore’s streets. Let’s all do our part this school year.

🚸 LOOK. 🚸 When you see a school bus, kids might be crossing. That means: ⚠️ SLOW DOWN 🛑 Get ready to stop We want kids, parents, and teachers safe as they head back to school. Let’s all do our part to keep Baltimore’s streets safe for everyone.

🎥 Missed our live presentation at the August 28th Transit Choices meeting?

🚸 New Circulation Plans at Furley Elementary School 🚸 To help keep students, families, and staff safe, we’ve introduced Kiss & Ride and Park & Walk options at Furley Elementary.

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🚧 Road Closure Alert – Saturday, September 6 🚧 The southbound Jones Falls Expressway (I-83) will be closed at Maryland Avenue on Saturday, September 6, from 3:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the Maryland Cycling Classic.

🚦 New Project Page Launched! 🚦 E Cold Spring Lane Traffic Calming Project We’ve launched a Streets of Baltimore page for the E Cold Spring Lane Traffic Calming Project.

Street art mixes with upgrades to make West North Avenue safer buff.ly/KNEjFe7 Many improvements have already been implemented.

Councilman Ryan Dorsey recently spoke about Baltimore’s progress in transportation. His interview highlights the importance of the initiatives we’re working on at the Department of Transportation: