The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) is expanding on the success of Complete Streets Quick-Build projects throughout the state with the implementation of a quick-build project on MD 150 (Eastern Boulevard) in Baltimore County.
The Department is Serious About Safety and the project aligns with enhancing safety measures for those who walk, bike and roll.
Complete Street quick-build projects use measures that are innovative, cost-effective and easy to implement on an accelerated timeline.
These projects allow MDOT to test solutions that may benefit corridors and provide useful data to support decisions for statewide permanent installations.
For more information about the Quick-Build Program and specific projects, visit the Complete Streets Quick Builds webpage.
SHA initiated a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan (PSAP) project along MD 150 between MD 702 (Southeastern Boulevard) and MD 700 (Martin Boulevard).
The goal of the PSAP project is to improve safety for vulnerable road users on SHA roadways. During a public workshop for this project on October 1, 2024, SHA presented concepts that included reduced turning radii, Leading Pedestrian Intervals, new and upgraded crosswalks and the implementation of “No Turn on Red” at select intersections, among other improvements.
During this workshop, community members expressed questions and concerns about select proposed improvements.
Following the workshop, SHA met with the community and initiated this quick-build project at MD 150 (Eastern Boulevard) and Old Eastern Avenue to address their concerns.
This project will implement a No Turn on Red restriction for both right-turn lanes from Old Eastern Avenue onto eastbound MD 150 and install a curb extension at the southeast corner to pilot this improvement prior to the construction of the full project.
This quick-build will allow SHA and the community to better understand the impact of this improvement. It is anticipated that this quick-build project will be implemented in April 2026.
In addition to the project on MD 150, SHA anticipates announcing additional quick-build projects in Spring and Summer 2026 to improve vulnerable road user safety on state roadways.
These projects, along with the State Highway Administration’s PSAP and other initiatives, complement the Serious About Safety program, a department-wide initiative to advance the Maryland Department of Transportation’s safety goals and save lives.
For more information on this and other Quick-Build projects, contact Shane Saver at Ssarver@mdot.maryland.gov.