Subtitle 20 – Bike Lanes
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 20-1 (2026)
§ 20-1 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Bike Lane.
“Bike Lane” means a portion of a City street designated exclusively for the flow of bicycles and dockless vehicles, as those terms are defined in <cite data-path="|31">this article</cite>.
(c)Director.
“Director” means the Director of Transportation.
History: Ord. 10-366
History: Ord. 19-251
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 20-2 (2026)
§ 20-2 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 Director may adopt rules and regulations to implement this subtitle.
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History: Text Conformed 02/28/21
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 20-3 (2026)
§ 20-3 Designation of bike lanes.LinkCopy Citation
The Director may designate 4' to 5' wide strips on City streets as bike lanes<strong>.</strong>
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Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 20-4 (2026)
§ 20-4 Markings.LinkCopy Citation
(a)On Street.
(1)
Bike lanes must be clearly marked on the street in accordance with the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices or other nationally recognized standards<strong>.</strong>
(2)
Materials for marking bike lanes must be selected to minimize the loss of traction for bicycles in wet conditions.
(b)Signage.
The application and placement of signs marking bike lanes must conform to the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
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Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 20-5 (2026)
§ 20-5 Parking restrictions.LinkCopy Citation
No motor vehicle may park or stand in an area designated and marked as a bike lane.
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Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 20-6 to 20-7 (2026)
§§ 20-6 to 20-7LinkCopy Citation
Reserved
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 20-8 (2026)
§ 20-8 “Bike-safe” grates required.LinkCopy Citation
After an area has been designated as a bike lane by the Director, the Director must ensure that all drainage grates within the bike lane:
(1)
have bars running perpendicular to the flow of traffic;
(2)
consist of a grating composed of intersecting bars; or
(3)
use another design that both the Director and the State Department of Transportation have approved as meeting bicycle safety design criteria as well as engineering and structural design demands.
History: Ord. 10-366