Baltimore operates a growing network of bike lanes and protected cycle tracks managed by the Department of Transportation. Drivers must yield to cyclists in bike lanes, parking is prohibited in lanes, and dockless bike share operates under DOT permits with designated parking corrals.
Baltimore DOT designs and maintains bike facilities including conventional bike lanes, buffered lanes, protected cycle tracks (e.g., Maryland Avenue), and shared-lane markings. State law (MD Transportation §21-1205) governs bicycle operation including lights at night and required passing distance. Local rules ban motor vehicle parking, standing, or driving in bike lanes (Baltimore Code Art. 31), with towing for violations near key corridors. Dockless bike share operators serve Baltimore under DOT permits replacing the original Baltimore Bike Share dock system, with parking restrictions and equity area service requirements.
Parking or driving in a bike lane: fines around $77 plus possible towing, escalated near transit corridors. Operating bike share scooters or bikes outside permit terms triggers operator penalties and possible permit revocation.
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