Baltimore County Councilman David Marks will introduce a resolution at Tuesday’s legislative meeting that requires the Department of Public Works and Transportation to develop recommendations for rural road safety.
The resolution directs the Department to hold a public hearing, review and evaluate best practices from other jurisdictions, and recommend strategies to the Baltimore County Council by March 1, 2027.
“Traffic is increasing in Baltimore County’s rural communities, particularly from Harford County,” Marks commented.
“Speeding is also increasing, a problem that is often more difficult to address in rural communities where there are no shoulders where police can park their cars for enforcement. We need to be innovative and adopt measures that make sense and where there is public support.”
Marks noted that a one-size-fits-all strategy will not work everywhere, as speed humps are not always popular or appropriate.
“Glen Arm has some of the worst speeding problems in the county, and it’s an area where many residents would welcome a pilot program or other measures.”
Councilman Nino Mangione, who represents northern Baltimore County, will cosponsor the resolution.
“I am very pleased to work with Councilman Marks on this very important legislation,” Mangione said. “Traffic calming measures are important tools in the ensuring the continued enjoyment of rural Baltimore County by our residents. This is a very productive step for our county.”
The legislation will be introduced at the County Council meeting on Tuesday, September 8.