# Part I – Definitions; Applicability

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 40-1 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 26, § 40-1 (2026)

(a) In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Complete Streets” means a transportation philosophy that calls for streets to be constructed and operated in a way that considers the needs of all users and enables equitable and safe access.

(c) “Advisory Committee” means the Complete Streets Advisory Committee established by this subtitle.

(d) “Public transit vehicle” means any vehicle that:

  (1) is of a type used primarily for the transportation of the general public; and

  (2) has a seating capacity of 10 or more passengers.

(e) “Street” means any street, boulevard, road, highway, alley, lane, sidewalk, footway, mall, esplanade, or other way or place that is owned by the City or habitually used by the public.

(f) “Transportation Department” or “Department” means the Baltimore City Department of Transportation.

(g) “Transportation Director” or “Director” means the Director of the Baltimore City Department of Transportation or the Director’s designee.

*History: Ord. 18-197*

*History: Ord. 22-125*

## § 40-2 Applicability of subtitle.

Balt., Md., Code art. 26, § 40-2 (2026)

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, this subtitle applies to all project phases undertaken by or, under the authority of the Transportation Department for the improvement of any street and public right of way, including planning, programming, design, acquisition of land, construction, construction engineering, reconstruction, rehabilitation, resurfacing, retrofit, and operation.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to ordinary maintenance, such as mowing, cleaning, sweeping, pothole filling, concrete joint repair, and other regular or seasonal maintenance.  Ordinary maintenance includes local road resurfacing on roadway segments, exclusive of intersections, that experience traffic volumes of fewer than 6,000 vehicles per day, based on the latest available or estimated traffic data.

(c) This subtitle does not apply to a project at or above 30% design or under construction as of January 3, 2020.

(d) This subtitle does not apply to a street where use by both pedestrians and bicyclists is prohibited by law.

*History: Ord. 18-197*

## §§ 40-3 to 40-5

Balt., Md., Code art. 26, § 40-3 to 40-5 (2026)

Reserved