Subtitle 15 – BMore Streets for People
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Part I – Definitions
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-1 (2026)
§ 15-1 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Advisory Board.
“Advisory Board” means the BMore Streets for People Advisory Board established under this subtitle.
(c)BMore Streets for People; Program.
“BMore Streets for People” or “Program” means the BMore Streets for People Program established under this subtitle.
(d)Director.
“Director” means the Director of Transportation or the Director’s designee.
History: Ord. 10-279
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-2 (2026)
§ 15-2LinkCopy Citation
Reserved
Part II – Program establishment; purpose
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-3 (2026)
§ 15-3 Program established.LinkCopy Citation
There is a BMore Streets for People Program.
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Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-4 (2026)
§ 15-4 Purpose of program.LinkCopy Citation
The purpose of the BMore Streets for People Program is to create economic, health, and community benefits by periodically restricting motorized traffic on certain streets in order to encourage residents to enjoy camaraderie, bicycle riding, walking, and exercise on main roads in their neighborhoods.
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Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-5 (2026)
§ 15-5LinkCopy Citation
Reserved
Part III – Administration
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-6 (2026)
§ 15-6 DOT to administer.LinkCopy Citation
The Program is administered by the Department of Transportation, with the advice of the BMore Streets for People Advisory Board.
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Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-7 (2026)
§ 15-7 Rules and regulations.LinkCopy Citation
Subject to Title 4 {“Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations”} of the <cite data-path="|general">City General Provisions Article</cite>, the Department of Transportation may adopt rules and regulations to:
(1)
implement the Program; and
(2)
otherwise carry out this subtitle.
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History: Text Conformed 02/28/21
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-8 (2026)
§ 15-8 Designating routes, schedules.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In consultation with the Advisory Board, the Director may designate routes and schedules on City streets for the BMore Streets for People Program.
(b)“Lake to lake” route.
In consultation with the Advisory Board, the Director will designate an initial “lake to lake” route running from Lake Montebello to Druid Hill Lake.
(c)Additional routes.
Additional routes may be designated under this section if a neighborhood association requests that it be allowed to host a BMore Streets for People event in its neighborhood.
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Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-9 (2026)
§ 15-9 Exclusion of motor vehicles.LinkCopy Citation
The Director may exclude motor vehicles from streets along designated BMore Streets for People routes during Program events, in accordance with the Department of Transportation’s permit process.
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History: Ord. 15-435
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-10 (2026)
§ 15-10 Regular processes to apply.LinkCopy Citation
Nothing in this subtitle should be constructed as waiving the usual permitting processes, or fees for public services required to ensure safety, that would otherwise be required to conduct the Program.
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Part IV – Advisory Board
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-11 (2026)
§ 15-11 Board established.LinkCopy Citation
There is a BMore Streets for People Advisory Board.
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Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-12 (2026)
§ 15-12 Composition.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
(1)
The Advisory Board consists of 26 members.
(2)
Of these:
(i)
19 members are appointed by the Mayor in accordance with <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="IV|§6">Article IV, § 6 of the Baltimore City Charter</cite>; and
(ii)
7 members are agency representatives.
(b)Appointed members.
The 19 appointed members of the Advisory Board are as follows:
(1)
2 at-large members;
(2)
4 members nominated by community organizations and appointed by the Mayor, 1 from each of the following organizations:
(i)
One Less Car;
(ii)
Roland Park Civic League;
(iii)
Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee; and
(iv)
a non-profit organization or foundation with a history of support for the BMore Streets for People Program, the Program’s cyclovia model, and the Program’s Sunday Streets predecessor.
(3)
3 members nominated by neighborhood associations representing neighborhoods along any proposed BMore Streets for People Route and appointed by the Mayor.
(4)
10 members recommended by the President of the City Council, as follows:
(i)
1 from the neighborhoods along the proposed “lake -to-lake” (Montebello to Druid Hill) route;
(ii)
4 from neighborhood associations;
(iii)
1 from local business associations;
(iv)
2 from local religious institutions, non-profit organizations, or foundations with knowledge of and support for the BMore Streets for People Program; and
(v)
2 from schools.
(c)Agency representatives.
The 7 agency representatives are the following, or their designated representatives:
(1)
the Director of Transportation;
(2)
the Health Commissioner;
(3)
the Director of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts;
(4)
the Director of the Office of Sustainability;
(5)
the Director of the Office of Neighborhoods;
(6)
the Police commissioner; and
(7)
the Executive Director of the Baltimore City Parking Authority.
History: Ord. 10-279
History: Ord. 15-435
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-13 (2026)
§ 15-13 Terms; Compensation; Vacancies.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Terms of office.
(1)
Advisory Board Members serve for a term of 4 years, concurrent with the terms of the Mayor and the City Council.
(2)
At the end of a term, an Advisory Board member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(b)Compensation; expenses.
The members of the Advisory Board:
(1)
serve without compensation; but
(2)
are entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, as provided in the Ordinance of Estimates.
(c)Vacancies.
A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term
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History: Ord. 16-503
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-14 (2026)
§ 15-14 Officers; Committees.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Officers.
(1)
The Mayor must designate a member of the Advisory Board to serve as its Chair.
(2)
Members of the Advisory Board may select any other officers they consider necessary or appropriate.
(b)Committees.
The Chair may appoint committees to assist the Advisory Board in carrying out its functions and duties.
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Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-15 (2026)
§ 15-15 Meetings; Quorum.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
(1)
The Advisory Board may meet, at the call of the Chair, as frequently as required to perform its duties.
(2)
A majority of the members of the Advisory Board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(3)
An affirmative vote by the majority of a quorum is needed for any official action.
(b)Rules of procedure.
The Advisory Board may adopt rules of procedure to govern its meetings and procedures.
(c)Failure to attend meetings.
If any member is absent from regularly scheduled meetings more than 3 times in 1 year, not counting absences excused by the Chair:
(1)
the member is considered to have resigned; and
(2)
the Chair must recommend for appointment by the Mayor, a replacement member with similar qualifications to the resigning member.
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Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-16 (2026)
§ 15-16LinkCopy Citation
Reserved
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-17 (2026)
§ 15-17 Budget.LinkCopy Citation
The Advisory Board may expend funds as authorized in the Ordinance of Estimates.
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Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-18 (2026)
§ 15-18 Powers and duties.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
The BMore Streets for People Advisory Board may undertake the activities described in this section.
(b)Routing and programming.
The Advisory Board may:
(1)
propose pilot and permanent routes for the BMore Streets for People Program; and
(2)
recommend programming enhancements and other services when a need for them is determined by the Advisory Board.
(c)Advice.
The Advisory Board may make recommendations about solutions and alternatives for routing challenges, programming, communication strategies, and the cost effective use of City personnel.
(d)Research and education.
To gauge the impact of the BMore Streets for People Program on participating communities, the Advisory Board must research and measure the following in neighborhoods along Program routes:
(1)
level of community participation in BMore Streets for People planning and implementation;
(2)
diversity of participation among age groups and nonprofit organizations; and
(3)
evidence of enhanced sociability and healthy activities.
(e)Monitor program.
The Advisory Board may:
(1)
review and monitor the successes and lessons learned in conducting the BMore Streets for People Program in Baltimore City; and
(2)
make recommendations for promoting the efforts of the Program.
(f)Advise and counsel.
The Advisory Board may:
(1)
provide education to the residents of Baltimore City, the City Council, the Mayor, and the various departments and agencies of the City on Program activities and outcomes; and
(2)
recommend programs and legislation to promote and ensure the continued success and expansion of the Program throughout Baltimore City.
(g)Evaluate policies and programs.
The Advisory Board may review and evaluate the impact of existing and proposed policies, programs, and legislation affecting the BMore Streets for People Program.
History: Ord. 10-279
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-19 to 15-21 (2026)
§§ 15-19 to 15-21LinkCopy Citation
Reserved
Part V – Annual Reports
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 15-22 (2026)
§ 15-22 Annual reports.LinkCopy Citation
The Director and the Advisory Board must submit an annual report on their activities to the Mayor and City Council.
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