By Adam Bednar North Baltimore Patch<\/p>\n
The Baltimore Department of Transportation will begin developing a \u201cbike boulevard\u201d along Guilford Avenue later this summer.<\/p>\n
Nate Evans, a bike pedestrian planner with the department, briefed Charles Village Civic Association members about the project at a meeting Wednesday night.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re not going to see much difference on Guilford except more bike traffic,\u201d Evans said. <\/p>\n
The planned bike boulevard will extend south to Mount Royal.<\/p>\n
Cyclist will still share the roadway with cars and trucks.<\/p>\n
Construction of the boulevard is expected to take four months.<\/p>\n
Planned improvements include:<\/p>\n
* Building bike-friendly traffic humps By Adam Bednar North Baltimore Patch The Baltimore Department of Transportation will begin developing a \u201cbike boulevard\u201d along Guilford Avenue later this summer. Nate Evans, a bike pedestrian planner with the department, briefed Charles Village Civic Association members about the project at a meeting Wednesday night. \u201cYou\u2019re not going to see much difference on Guilford … <\/p>\n
\n* Constructing mini traffic circles where Guilford Avenue intersects with 32nd, 24th and 22nd streets
\n* Adding curb extensions at the intersection of Guilford and North avenues.
\n* Painting sections along 33rd Street green to show where cyclists should ride
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