Baltimore City Department of Transportation

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What We Do

We are the Baltimore City Department of Transportation

We work to make sure everyone in Baltimore can get where they need to go safely and easily. Our goal is to build a transportation system that is safe, dependable, and easy for everyone to use.

Our Goals:

Take care of roads, sidewalks, and bridges.
Improve traffic flow and make transit areas work better.
Upgrade our systems to keep up with Baltimore’s needs.
Make signs and streetlights easier to see and understand.
Make transportation services faster and simpler.
Help the city grow and support local communities.

We manage 2,000 miles of roads, 7 miles of highways, and hundreds of bridges. We’re here to help make Baltimore more connected. When we work together, we can build strong and thriving neighborhoods.

Divisions

Learn about the sections of Transportation that help Baltimore City run smoothly.

Explore Our Divisions

Streets of Baltimore

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Complete Streets

An approach that puts pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users first in planning and roadway design.

Check Our Ways to Improve Safety

Charm City Circulator

This fast and free transit network is a reliable form of public transportation.

Check Circulator Schedules

Harbor Connector

Offering an easy way to explore Baltimore by both land and water.

Check Harbor Connector Schedules

Graphic for the Harbor Connector in Baltimore City

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Right of Way Services

Do you need a permit for a block party or food truck? Need one to use a crane? The Right of Way Services Division is the place to begin.

Apply for a Permit

Toward Zero

DOT's commitment to making roads safer for everyone.

Explore Our Efforts to Make Roads Safe

Automated Traffic Violation System

Enforce traffic regulations and safety for Baltimore residents.

Explore Our System in Baltimore