Regulation .10 Traffic Calming Devices
Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., COBRA § 14.09.01.10 (2026)
Regulation .10 Traffic Calming DevicesLinkCopy Citation
A.
Types and descriptions of traffic calming devices are available for review within the Design Guidance section of the Baltimore Complete Streets Manual.
B.
Options for traffic calming devices include:
(1)
speed humps, speed tables, and speed cushions;
(2)
curb extensions, also known as bump-outs or bulb-outs;
(3)
rumble strips;
(4)
hardened centerline treatments;
(5)
raised crosswalks;
(6)
raised intersections;
(7)
chicanes;
(8)
mini-roundabouts, also known as neighborhood traffic circles;
(9)
traffic signal timing and operations;
(10)
vehicle access restrictions, such as median diverters;
(11)
traffic signal timing and operations;
(12)
reduction in travelway width;
(13)
reduction in number of through or travel lanes;
(14)
Slow Streets treatments;
(15)
any combination of these devices;
(16)
other available treatments or devices.