The Baltimore City Department of Transportation has announced the temporary street closures and parking restrictions in effect for the 9th annual Under Armour Baltimore Running Festival which takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2009. The 26.2 mile marathon will begin at 8:00 a.m. from Russell and Camden Streets and will proceed throughout the city showcasing Baltimore’s neighborhoods and parks.

• See routes and closures

Mayor Dixon Announces City-Wide Initiative to Remove Abandoned Vehicles Now (RAVN)

Mayor Dixon was joined by Department of Transportation (DOT) Director Al Foxx , Department of Housing and Community Development Commissioner Paul Graziano, and Vehicles for Change President Martin Schwartz to announce an aggressive campaign to remove derelict and abandoned vehicles from the city.  “Removal of Abandoned Vehicles Now” (RAVN) is a city wide operation designed to expedite the removal and disposal of abandoned and derelict vehicles.

• RAVN Brochure

The Red Line: The success of Baltimore’s future begins with a world-class transit system. The Red Line is at the core of this system, providing a critical east-west link that has the potential to revitalize neighborhoods, protect the natural environment and boost economic empowerment.

• View a brochure about the Red Line
• Visit the Red Line website

Mayor Sheila Dixon's Sidewalk Sam Campaign

View the report below to view current Sidewalk Sam Campaign progress as well as upcoming sidewalk work and improvements at listed locations.

• View Sidewalk Sam Report

Mayor Sheila Dixon Presents...

Operation Orange Cone 2007!

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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.