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Mission: The Department of Transportation provides the City of Baltimore with a comprehensive and modern transportation system that integrates all modes of travel and provides mobility and accessibility in a convenient, safe and cost-effective manner.

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The Mayor's Red Line Summit will bring Baltimoreans together with local and national experts and community leaders from other cities to discuss ideas and plan for the maximum possible benefit we can achieve with the Red Line.

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Transportation System Overview

The Department of Transportation is responsible for the planning, designing, building and maintenance of:
  • 2,000 miles of roadways
  • 7 miles of interstate highways
  • 298 bridges and culverts
  • 3,600 miles of sidewalks, curbing and gutters
  • 456 miles of alleys
  • 72,000 street lights
  • 1,300 signalized intersections
  • 250,000 traffic and informational signs
  • 10,770 parking meters

Goals

  • To restore deteriorated alleys, sidewalks and roadways.
  • To rehabilitate bridges and road structures.
  • To improve the City's traffic control system.
  • To establish transportation hubs and coordinate inter-modal transportation cohesiveness to serve citizens more efficiently.
  • To improve and expand the conduit system so that it is effective in meeting the needs of the expanding growth in Baltimore.
  • To improve signage and eliminate faded signs.
  • To improve City lighting by focusing on major gateways and high crime areas.
  • To examine, evaluate and streamline transportation processes from concept to construction.
  • To support the City's economic growth, downtown redevelopment and other urban renewal and community programs.

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Planning & Projects

Tue. May 13, 2008

Contacts


For Public Relations Information Contact: David Brown, Adrienne Barnes or Rosita-Sabrosso-Rennick at 410-361-9296/97


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