The purpose of <cite data-path="|31">this article</cite> is to: provide for the safe and expeditious movement of traffic in the City of Baltimore; protect the safety of the citizens using its streets; and create conditions favorable to the safe and expeditious movement of mass transit vehicles in the City of Baltimore. City Code, 1950, art. 38, §1(a)(intro cl.) 1966, art. 31, §1(a)(intro cl.) 1976/83, art. 31, §1(a)(1) Ord. 51-1678 Ord. 53-786 Ord. 57-1006 Ord. 99-526