Transportation Management

Bel Air is an attractive, bustling community providing government, financial, retail, and medical services for the entire county. This attraction may lead to traffic congestion and parking issues. The Town provides a variety of transportation programs to assist with these issues.

Safe Streets for All (SS4A)

The Safe Streets for All Action Plan was created in partnership with Aberdeen and Havre de Grace, to allow the municipalities to work together with help from the residents and stakeholders to create a plan for safer streets for bicycles and pedestrians.  You can review the final Safe Streets for All Plan (SS4A) by clicking on the link.


CSLA Complete Streets Leadership Academy

The Town of Bel Air has partnered with the State Highway Administration (SHA) and Smart Growth America (SGA) to design, implement, and measure the effectiveness of quick-build projects for problem intersections.  This will allow the participants to identify long-term changes and implement and improve transportation safety.  The intersection of Gordon Street and Main/Bond Street is the first to be improved.  

Neighborhood Transportation Management Program

The Neighborhood Transportation Management Program (NTMP) is designed to investigate traffic problems, identify potential solutions and work with neighborhoods to reach a consensus on the most appropriate traffic control options. Town residents who experience safety concerns on neighborhood streets are encouraged to contact the Town Public Works Department or the Town Planning Department by e-mail  planning@belairmd.org .  Please provide your contact information including address, and a description of the perceived traffic issue and the desired change.  The committee meets based upon requested improvements and will respond to your request. For more details on the NTMP process and to get a better understanding of how the program works you can view the Neighborhood Transportation Management Program's procedure book here.

Downtown Pedestrian Safety Study

In the summer of 2014, the Town of Bel Air partnered with the Maryland State Highway Administration's District 4 Traffic Division to perform a comprehensive review of pedestrian related concerns.  This review covered ADA (American's with Disabilities Act) issues, Intersection geometrics & visibility, vehicle speeds & volumes and pedestrian safety & accessibility.  Recommendations were made regarding pavement markings, obstructions, pavement slopes, signage, tripping hazards and changes to signalization.

MD Route 24 & Business US 1 Traffic Study

A plan to provide the Town with data prior to the 2009 Comprehensive Plan on the existing traffic conditions and projected future traffic capacity of the busiest intersection in the Town.  It also reviews strategies to attenuate the impacts of growth in the area and associated traffic increases.

Business US 1 and MD 22 Multi-Modal Corridor Study

The Business US 1 and MD 22 Corridor is a major east-west
Corridor linking Main Street, the commercial properties in and
around Bel Air, numerous residential communities, educational
facilities, and government offices. Harford County and the Town of Bel Air have compiled a multi-modal transportation plan that serves existing and future travel demand while blending with the character of the communities.