# Subtitle 23 – Bus Lanes and Stops

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

## § 23-1 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 23-1 (2026)

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

(b) “Bus lane” means a portion of a City street designated primarily for the use of busses.

(c) “Bus stop” means a portion of a City street adjacent to the edge of the street designated for the loading and unloading of passengers from busses.

(d) “Director” means the Director of Transportation.

*History: Ord. 17-038*

## § 23-2 Rules and regulations.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 23-2 (2026)

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.

*History: Ord. 17-038*

*History: Text Conformed 02/28/21*

## § 23-3 Designation of lanes and stops.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 23-3 (2026)

The Director may designate bus lanes and bus stops on City streets<strong>.</strong>

*History: Ord. 17-038*

## § 23-4 Markings.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 23-4 (2026)

(a) Bus 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>

(b) The application and placement of signs marking bus lanes and bus stops must conform to the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

*History: Ord. 17-038*

## § 23-5 Parking restrictions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 23-5 (2026)

No motor vehicle may park or stand in an area designated and marked as a bus lane or a bus stop.

*History: Ord. 17-038*