Report Maps Out Options For Reducing Truck Traffic In Towns

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — The Baltimore County Residential Truck Traffic Work Group has released its final report detailing recommendations for reducing truck traffic in residential areas through the implementation of a vehicle height monitoring camera program.

“My administration is committed to providing a more responsive government and I’m proud that we are taking steps to address longstanding community concerns regarding heavy truck traffic on our local roads,” Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski said.

The work group’s recommendations released include:

• Developing an official Baltimore County truck route map to promote behavioral change for vehicle operators;
• Placing vehicle height monitoring systems at seven designated roadway locations in Southwestern and Southeastern Baltimore County;
• Enacting legislation allowing Baltimore County to operate no more than seven-vehicle height monitoring cameras at a single time;
• Updating Baltimore County's signage and ensuring signs utilize best practices in language and placement; and
• Creating a enforcement program to ensure vehicle height monitoring systems are effective.

The Residential Truck Traffic Work Group’s full report is available here (PDF).