Mount Royal Avenue Road Diet
The Mount Royal Avenue Road Diet will provide three significant changes that will create safer conditions for pedestrians, cyclists, and other non-drivers:
- It will connect gaps between the Mount Royal Avenue separated bike lane, the Jones Falls Trail shared-use path, and the North Avenue separated bike lane via a low-stress, two-way separated bike lane.
- It will taper the roadway from two lanes to one lane between Dolphin Street and North Avenue.
- It will introduce minor ADA improvements to improve safety conditions for individuals with disabilities.
The project is broken into two segments: north end and south end. The north end will extend the Jones Falls Trail's shared-use path at Lafayette Avenue and continue until St Paul Street. It will transition back onto the shared-use path located at the intersection of Mount Royal Avenue and St Paul Street.
The south end will connect the Jones Falls Trail shared-use path with St. Paul Street.
This key facility will provide a direct, safe, and comfortable route to many destinations south of Reservoir Hill and north of Mid-Town Belvedere.
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The Mount Royal Avenue Road Diet will provide three significant changes that will create safer conditions for pedestrians, cyclists, and other non-drivers:
- It will connect gaps between the Mount Royal Avenue separated bike lane, the Jones Falls Trail shared-use path, and the North Avenue separated bike lane via a low-stress, two-way separated bike lane.
- It will taper the roadway from two lanes to one lane between Dolphin Street and North Avenue.
- It will introduce minor ADA improvements to improve safety conditions for individuals with disabilities.
The project is broken into two segments: north end and south end. The north end will extend the Jones Falls Trail's shared-use path at Lafayette Avenue and continue until St Paul Street. It will transition back onto the shared-use path located at the intersection of Mount Royal Avenue and St Paul Street.
The south end will connect the Jones Falls Trail shared-use path with St. Paul Street.
This key facility will provide a direct, safe, and comfortable route to many destinations south of Reservoir Hill and north of Mid-Town Belvedere.
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Share “More of a comment than a question….” (-: Hi, I wanted to let DOT know how much I appreciate the much needed road diet work and bike lane extension on Mt. Royal near North Ave. I don’t bike, but I live nearby this project and commute on foot and by MTA. This project seems to be doing a great job slowing car traffic, making the area safer for pedestrians. This is especially important since Mt. Royal runs through the middle of a de facto college campus (MICA). Thank you to the teams that work to design and implement these changes. on Facebook Share “More of a comment than a question….” (-: Hi, I wanted to let DOT know how much I appreciate the much needed road diet work and bike lane extension on Mt. Royal near North Ave. I don’t bike, but I live nearby this project and commute on foot and by MTA. This project seems to be doing a great job slowing car traffic, making the area safer for pedestrians. This is especially important since Mt. Royal runs through the middle of a de facto college campus (MICA). Thank you to the teams that work to design and implement these changes. on Twitter Share “More of a comment than a question….” (-: Hi, I wanted to let DOT know how much I appreciate the much needed road diet work and bike lane extension on Mt. Royal near North Ave. I don’t bike, but I live nearby this project and commute on foot and by MTA. This project seems to be doing a great job slowing car traffic, making the area safer for pedestrians. This is especially important since Mt. Royal runs through the middle of a de facto college campus (MICA). Thank you to the teams that work to design and implement these changes. on Linkedin Email “More of a comment than a question….” (-: Hi, I wanted to let DOT know how much I appreciate the much needed road diet work and bike lane extension on Mt. Royal near North Ave. I don’t bike, but I live nearby this project and commute on foot and by MTA. This project seems to be doing a great job slowing car traffic, making the area safer for pedestrians. This is especially important since Mt. Royal runs through the middle of a de facto college campus (MICA). Thank you to the teams that work to design and implement these changes. link
“More of a comment than a question….” (-: Hi, I wanted to let DOT know how much I appreciate the much needed road diet work and bike lane extension on Mt. Royal near North Ave. I don’t bike, but I live nearby this project and commute on foot and by MTA. This project seems to be doing a great job slowing car traffic, making the area safer for pedestrians. This is especially important since Mt. Royal runs through the middle of a de facto college campus (MICA). Thank you to the teams that work to design and implement these changes.
Kevin Cross asked about 1 year agoKevin, we're happy to hear this latest effort has improved your quality of life and appreciate your highlight of MICA as major stakeholder. They're direction was integral in helping us deduce how to redesign the roadway. Please stay safe out there!
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Share I support and am eager for this project! It would encourage me to bike in this area instead of travel by car. on Facebook Share I support and am eager for this project! It would encourage me to bike in this area instead of travel by car. on Twitter Share I support and am eager for this project! It would encourage me to bike in this area instead of travel by car. on Linkedin Email I support and am eager for this project! It would encourage me to bike in this area instead of travel by car. link
I support and am eager for this project! It would encourage me to bike in this area instead of travel by car.
Sally asked about 1 year agoThank you Sally. I'm happy this route has provided you more options to travel around the city.
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Share Glad this will make the path system on Maryland Ave more connected on Facebook Share Glad this will make the path system on Maryland Ave more connected on Twitter Share Glad this will make the path system on Maryland Ave more connected on Linkedin Email Glad this will make the path system on Maryland Ave more connected link
Glad this will make the path system on Maryland Ave more connected
plum_sloth asked about 1 year agoThank you for the support. Please stay safe out there!
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Share As a cyclist and former Bolton Hill resident/current parishioner, I would use the facility. No response needed, thanks. on Facebook Share As a cyclist and former Bolton Hill resident/current parishioner, I would use the facility. No response needed, thanks. on Twitter Share As a cyclist and former Bolton Hill resident/current parishioner, I would use the facility. No response needed, thanks. on Linkedin Email As a cyclist and former Bolton Hill resident/current parishioner, I would use the facility. No response needed, thanks. link
As a cyclist and former Bolton Hill resident/current parishioner, I would use the facility. No response needed, thanks.
asked about 1 year agoThanks for the thoughts. We're happy you're using the facility! Please stay safe!
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Share I'm a big fan of what you're doing on Mt. Royal in the Bolton Hill area, so don't let the nay sayers stop you. I have one suggestion. At the intersection of Mt.Royal and Lanvale, the inclusion of new parking spaces has obscured the "Stop for pedestrians" sign at the cross walk on the east side/north bound side of the road. It would be good to move the sign to a more visible location. Generally, people don't stop, but sometimes it slows them down. Also, when cars are parked all the way up to the intersection on the north bound lane it's difficult to see around the last car to see approaching vehicles. You almost have to step into the driving lane to check for cars. Perhaps if the last parking spot be eliminated pedestrians and bikers can see approaching cars. Thanks much. on Facebook Share I'm a big fan of what you're doing on Mt. Royal in the Bolton Hill area, so don't let the nay sayers stop you. I have one suggestion. At the intersection of Mt.Royal and Lanvale, the inclusion of new parking spaces has obscured the "Stop for pedestrians" sign at the cross walk on the east side/north bound side of the road. It would be good to move the sign to a more visible location. Generally, people don't stop, but sometimes it slows them down. Also, when cars are parked all the way up to the intersection on the north bound lane it's difficult to see around the last car to see approaching vehicles. You almost have to step into the driving lane to check for cars. Perhaps if the last parking spot be eliminated pedestrians and bikers can see approaching cars. Thanks much. on Twitter Share I'm a big fan of what you're doing on Mt. Royal in the Bolton Hill area, so don't let the nay sayers stop you. I have one suggestion. At the intersection of Mt.Royal and Lanvale, the inclusion of new parking spaces has obscured the "Stop for pedestrians" sign at the cross walk on the east side/north bound side of the road. It would be good to move the sign to a more visible location. Generally, people don't stop, but sometimes it slows them down. Also, when cars are parked all the way up to the intersection on the north bound lane it's difficult to see around the last car to see approaching vehicles. You almost have to step into the driving lane to check for cars. Perhaps if the last parking spot be eliminated pedestrians and bikers can see approaching cars. Thanks much. on Linkedin Email I'm a big fan of what you're doing on Mt. Royal in the Bolton Hill area, so don't let the nay sayers stop you. I have one suggestion. At the intersection of Mt.Royal and Lanvale, the inclusion of new parking spaces has obscured the "Stop for pedestrians" sign at the cross walk on the east side/north bound side of the road. It would be good to move the sign to a more visible location. Generally, people don't stop, but sometimes it slows them down. Also, when cars are parked all the way up to the intersection on the north bound lane it's difficult to see around the last car to see approaching vehicles. You almost have to step into the driving lane to check for cars. Perhaps if the last parking spot be eliminated pedestrians and bikers can see approaching cars. Thanks much. link
I'm a big fan of what you're doing on Mt. Royal in the Bolton Hill area, so don't let the nay sayers stop you. I have one suggestion. At the intersection of Mt.Royal and Lanvale, the inclusion of new parking spaces has obscured the "Stop for pedestrians" sign at the cross walk on the east side/north bound side of the road. It would be good to move the sign to a more visible location. Generally, people don't stop, but sometimes it slows them down. Also, when cars are parked all the way up to the intersection on the north bound lane it's difficult to see around the last car to see approaching vehicles. You almost have to step into the driving lane to check for cars. Perhaps if the last parking spot be eliminated pedestrians and bikers can see approaching cars. Thanks much.
Bob Matha asked about 1 year agoThanks Bob. This is great feedback. I've forwarded your suggestion to our Traffic team for consideration. While all design decisions are based in standard traffic engineering practice, we'll see what can be done at this specific location. Thank you for highlighting it.
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Share I’m very excited about these long overdue improvements! I’m aware some people are against these types of improvements, so I just wanted to make sure you had voices of support. Thank you! on Facebook Share I’m very excited about these long overdue improvements! I’m aware some people are against these types of improvements, so I just wanted to make sure you had voices of support. Thank you! on Twitter Share I’m very excited about these long overdue improvements! I’m aware some people are against these types of improvements, so I just wanted to make sure you had voices of support. Thank you! on Linkedin Email I’m very excited about these long overdue improvements! I’m aware some people are against these types of improvements, so I just wanted to make sure you had voices of support. Thank you! link
I’m very excited about these long overdue improvements! I’m aware some people are against these types of improvements, so I just wanted to make sure you had voices of support. Thank you!
Joseph asked about 1 year agoThank you for your support. Please stay safe out there!
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Project Lifecycle
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Present Proposed Alternatives to the Public
Mount Royal Avenue Road Diet has finished this stageSummer 2022
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Public Comment Period
Mount Royal Avenue Road Diet has finished this stageSummer 2022 - Fall 2022
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Present Semifinal Plan at Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Commission
Mount Royal Avenue Road Diet has finished this stageFall 2022
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Design Finalized
Mount Royal Avenue Road Diet has finished this stageWinter 2022
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Construction
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Finish Construction
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