Traffic relief appears to be on the way at Joppa View Elementary School in Perry Hall.
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and Board of Education Member Julie Henn provided an update on planned parking and traffic improvements at Joppa View.
Construction is scheduled for the school in the summer of 2028.
Joppa View’s location on Honeygo Boulevard is one of Baltimore County’s busiest corridors in the county.
Limited on-site capacity and restricted walkability have led to heavy reliance on parent pick-up, with vehicles frequently queuing and blocking the right lane of Honeygo Boulevard during dismissal.
The Baltimore County Public Schools Facilities Department is working in coordination with the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation to advance a comprehensive solution.
Current plans include consolidating entry and exit points, expanding parking capacity, and redesigning internal traffic loops to improve on-site stacking and reduce roadway.
Marks said traffic has been an issue since the school opened in 1990.
“I appreciate Baltimore County Public Schools’ efforts to address this longstanding issue,” said Councilman Marks.
“As a parent of two former Joppa View students, I have seen firsthand the challenges created by decades-old planning decisions along this corridor.”
According to Henn, traffic improvements are much needed for this school.
“This project is long overdue,” a
Henn said. “We will continue to advocate for timely progress and keep the community informed. These improvements are critical to enhancing safety for students, families, and staff while improving overall traffic flow in the area.”
Another factor that will add to the traffiv is the new Magnolia Hill development.
Marks added the new development might help meet criteria for a new traffic signal at the site—an option currently under evaluation as part of the planning process.