Overview
The Traffic Division for the Baltimore City Department of Transportation is broken into two sections: Traffic Engineering and Traffic Operations
Traffic Engineering
The Traffic Engineering team makes sure that the roads are safe for everyone. They create plans for big events like parades, sports games, and fireworks to manage traffic. They also review requests for closing streets or lanes for construction or special events. The team checks and sets up the road work areas to make sure everything works smoothly.
This team also plans and sets up signs and road markings. They look at plans for new buildings or areas to make sure traffic moves safely and that any needed improvements are made.
They make rules for trucks, adjusting them when needed to balance business needs and community impacts. They also issue permits and create safe routes for oversized trucks.
The team works with local groups to solve traffic problems and create solutions to slow down traffic when needed. They also work with the MTA to improve bus and transit services in the area.
Traffic Operations
Traffic Operations manages the signal shop, traffic signal maintenance, and support for events that will occur in the City.
Signal Engineering
The Signal Engineering team designs and maintains traffic lights. Some of their projects include:
- Building a Traffic Management Control Center (TMC)
- Replacing 1,300 traffic signal controllers
- Changing over 40,000 traffic signal bulbs to energy-saving LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes)
- Retiming traffic signals in busy areas like downtown
- Installing traffic cameras to help monitor traffic flow
Signal Construction and Maintenance Shop
This facility helps install and update traffic signals, above and below the ground. They also help with putting up poles for police cameras and removing big signs.
Signal Electronic Shop
This shop fixes all the electronic parts of traffic signals. They have someone on call 24/7 to quickly fix problems, like replacing bulbs.
Rules Governing Private Development Requests for Limited Road Closure and Detour
When private developers work on construction projects, they need to keep traffic moving on public streets. They must submit a plan called a Maintenance of Traffic Plan (MOT) to the Traffic Division for approval. They also need to fill out a form for a Temporary Use of the Right of Way permit. You can find this form on the Quick Forms page.