Complete Streets

Complete Streets Manual March 2021

Complete Streets-Related Documents
Download a Copy of the Adopted Manual
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
2022 Baltimore City Complete Streets Annual Report
2022 Baltimore City Complete Streets Annual Report Appendix
2021 Baltimore City Complete Streets Annual Report 
2021 Baltimore City Complete Streets Annual Report Appendix

In 2018, Baltimore adopted a new Complete Streets Ordinance that will change the transportation landscape of the city.  The Complete Streets approach will elevate the priority of pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users in planning and roadway design to increase the quality of life and mobility in Baltimore City. 

Complete Streets Ordinance (Article 26, Page 111 – 126)

Legislator Link to Complete Street Ordinance.


Manual Development

As part of the Complete Streets effort, Baltimore City is developing a Complete Streets Manual.  The major components of the manual will be:

Design Standards for promoting safer streets, slower speeds, and increased walkability

Modal hierarchy for how the City prioritizes different modes when planning and designing projects

Street typologies for classifying city streets and standardizing roadway layout

Project prioritization process that identifies and screens projects with an equity lens

Community engagement policies centered around equity

A draft Complete Streets Manual will be released by April 1, 2020, for public comment.


Complete Streets Advisory Committee Meetings

The Complete Streets Advisory Committee meets a minimum of four times per year to discuss the development of the Complete Streets Manual, propose complete streets projects, and encourage interagency collaboration.  The Advisory Committee is comprised of five major city agencies that work within the public right of way:

  • Department of Transportation
  • Department of Public Works
  • Department of Planning
  • Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Fire Department

Listed below are the schedule of dates and locations for the Complete Streets Advisory Committee Meetings along with meeting minutes and agendas.  Members of the public are welcome to attend. 

Date and Time Location Agenda Meeting Minutes
Dec 21, 2023

2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Virtual - Join WebEx Meeting Meeting Agenda  
Dec 20, 2022

1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Meeting Agenda  
Aug 1, 2022

2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
Mar 28 2022
2:00 PM-3:30 PM
Virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
Dec 20 2021
3:00 PM-4:30 PM
Virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
Sept, 29 2021
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
June 30, 2021
1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
Virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
March 15, 2021
4:30 PM- 5:30 PM
Virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
February 3, 2021
2:00 PM- 3:30 PM
Virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes

Click here for archived meeting information.


Get Involved

Residents can sign up for email updates and information on Complete Street initiatives in Baltimore City.   


Related PDF Documents
Complete Streets Manual (Official Document)
Draft Complete Streets Manual
Community Engagement Plan
Complete Streets Advisory Committee Meeting #2 Presentation
Draft Complete Streets Manual Scope (March 2019)