North Avenue Rising has implemented more than seven miles of dedicated bus lanes, complementing the existing dedicated lanes installed downtown under BaltimoreLink. The dedicated lanes improve the reliability of bus service while also allowing safe shared use with bicycles. Transit Signal Priority (TSP) equipment, which was installed at traffic signals throughout the corridor, allow traffic signals to add critical seconds to the end or beginning of a signal’s green phase to allow buses to travel with less delay.
Dedicated Bus Lanes
North Avenue Rising has implemented more than seven miles of dedicated bus lanes, complementing the existing dedicated lanes installed downtown under BaltimoreLink. The dedicated lanes improve the reliability of bus service while also allowing safe shared use with bicycles. Transit Signal Priority (TSP) equipment, which was installed at traffic signals throughout the corridor, allow traffic signals to add critical seconds to the end or beginning of a signal’s green phase to allow buses to travel with less delay.
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The project added shelters at key bus stops to provide waiting passengers with protection from the elements. At some locations, streetscaping incorporated curb extensions, thereby reducing crossing distance for pedestrians, eliminating the need for buses to pull in and out of the travel lane, and providing more space for bus stop amenities.
Enhanced Bus Stops
The project added shelters at key bus stops to provide waiting passengers with protection from the elements. At some locations, streetscaping incorporated curb extensions, thereby reducing crossing distance for pedestrians, eliminating the need for buses to pull in and out of the travel lane, and providing more space for bus stop amenities.
North Avenue Rising included streetscape improvements in locations that maximized benefits around new development, neighborhood commercial areas, enhanced bus stops, and locations with high pedestrian crash rates. Streetscaping investments included highly-visible crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, pedestrian-scaled lighting, accessible pedestrian signals, full traffic signal reconstruction, and new street trees and other plantings.
Streetscaping
North Avenue Rising included streetscape improvements in locations that maximized benefits around new development, neighborhood commercial areas, enhanced bus stops, and locations with high pedestrian crash rates. Streetscaping investments included highly-visible crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, pedestrian-scaled lighting, accessible pedestrian signals, full traffic signal reconstruction, and new street trees and other plantings.
In addition to seven miles of shared bus/bike lanes and a two-way protected bicycle facility across the North Avenue bridge, North Avenue Rising included traffic calming investments on Baker Street and 20th Street, which are parallel streets to North Avenue. To slow through-traffic and improve safety along the parallel streets, the project team designed bicycle-friendly speed humps, intersection bump-outs, contraflow bicycle lanes, and improved pedestrian crossings. The project also included installation of parking areas for scooters and dockless bikeshare vehicles. Download documents here:
Bike Facilities & Traffic Calming
In addition to seven miles of shared bus/bike lanes and a two-way protected bicycle facility across the North Avenue bridge, North Avenue Rising included traffic calming investments on Baker Street and 20th Street, which are parallel streets to North Avenue. To slow through-traffic and improve safety along the parallel streets, the project team designed bicycle-friendly speed humps, intersection bump-outs, contraflow bicycle lanes, and improved pedestrian crossings. The project also included installation of parking areas for scooters and dockless bikeshare vehicles. Download documents here:
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The project included roadway resurfacing and reconstruction at specific sections along the corridor, in addition to the new dedicated bus lanes. The team selected the targeted segments based on BCDOT’s pavement management system, as well as field visits and observations. This resurfacing and reconstruction of the roadway not only benefit buses, but also the trucks and automobiles that use North Avenue for crosstown mobility.
Roadway Renovations
The project included roadway resurfacing and reconstruction at specific sections along the corridor, in addition to the new dedicated bus lanes. The team selected the targeted segments based on BCDOT’s pavement management system, as well as field visits and observations. This resurfacing and reconstruction of the roadway not only benefit buses, but also the trucks and automobiles that use North Avenue for crosstown mobility.
North Avenue Rising overhauled the Penn-North Metro SubwayLink Station elevators, added security improvements to the station entrance, and replaced lighting with energy efficient fixtures. In addition, the project team worked with Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts to install a mural by local Baltimore artist Megan Lewis in the mezzanine level.
Rail Improvements
North Avenue Rising overhauled the Penn-North Metro SubwayLink Station elevators, added security improvements to the station entrance, and replaced lighting with energy efficient fixtures. In addition, the project team worked with Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts to install a mural by local Baltimore artist Megan Lewis in the mezzanine level.