In 2018, Baltimore adopted a new Complete Streets Ordinance that changed the city's transportation landscape.  The Complete Streets approach elevates 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

Baltimore City is developing a Complete Streets Manual as part of the Complete Streets effort.  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 was released by April 1, 2020, for public comment.

Complete Streets Advisory Committee Meetings

The Complete Streets Advisory Committee meets at least 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

Below is 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. 

Click here for archived meeting information.

Get Involved

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