Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Improve safety for people biking & rolling by creating an all ages and abilities facility
- Make it easier for people using bicycles, scooters, wheelchairs to parks, schools, jobs, recreation, and more. It will expand the connected network of existing separated bicycle facilities and provide new connections to neighborhoods south of Pratt St.
- Fill a gap in our multimodal network by connecting the Maryland Ave cycletrack and larger protected bike network to the Greenway Trails Network.
What are the goals of the Sharp St Bikeway project?
The Sharp St Bikeway project seeks to make improvements on Sharp St between Pratt St and W Henrietta St that will:
Why was Sharp St selected for the location of the bikeway?
Sharp St was prioritized for improvement in transportation plans approved by the City and Planning Commission. Specifically, Sharp St from Pratt St to Barre St was recommended for separated bicycle facilities in the 2017 Separated Bike Lane Network Update plan(External link) as it advances citywide connected bicycle network.
A safe bicycle facility on Sharp St between Pratt St and W Henrietta St—one that people of all ages and abilities can use—will make it easier for people using bicycles, scooters, wheelchairs to access jobs, schools, recreation, and more. By filling the gap between Pratt St and W Henrietta St, this facility will expand the Baltimore's separated bicycle network and connect into the Greenway Trail Network.
When will this project be constructed?
We're anticipating constructing this project in Summer 2027.
What is a traffic calmed bicycle boulevard?
A traffic calmed bicycle boulevard is a street with low traffic volume and low speed. It often features shared-lane markings, as well as speed bumps, curb extensions, and other design elements used to calm traffic.