Bike Lanes

Baltimore City Code art. 31, subtit. 20

in effect

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 20-1 Definitions.

§ 20-1. Definitions. (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 this article. (c) Director. “Director” means the Director of Transportation. (Ord. 19-251; Ord. 10-366.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 20-2 Rules and regulations.

§ 20-2. Rules and regulations. Subject to Title 4 {“Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations”} of the City General Provisions Article, the Director may adopt rules and regulations to implement this subtitle. (Text Conformed 02/28/21; Ord. 10-366.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 20-3 Designation of bike lanes.

§ 20-3. Designation of bike lanes. The Director may designate 4' to 5' wide strips on City streets as bike lanes. (Ord. 10-366.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 20-4 Markings.

§ 20-4. Markings. (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. (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. (Ord. 10-366.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 20-5 Parking restrictions.

§ 20-5. Parking restrictions. No motor vehicle may park or stand in an area designated and marked as a bike lane. (Ord. 10-366.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, §§ 20-6 to 20-7 {Reserved}

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 20-8 “Bike-safe” grates required.

§ 20-8. “Bike-safe” grates required. 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. (Ord. 10-366.)

Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/31/20Fetched: 10/25/2026