Summary
Kids crossing Baltimore Street at South Potomac face a very long curb-to-curb crossing. This project narrows the street and shortens the crosswalk, plus replaces the traffic signal — making the walk to school much safer.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
The total project is about $778,000, with the state paying $622,236 and the city's general fund covering the rest.
Students and families who walk to school, and pedestrians using that intersection generally.
Motorists who exceed the speed limit in the enforced school zones.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Work Session — November 3, 2026
The City Engineer reviewed how school zones are designated, which affects traffic safety and speed enforcement near schools.
Mayor and City Council (Work) — February 10, 2026
Kids crossing Baltimore Street at South Potomac face a very long curb-to-curb crossing. This project narrows the street and shortens the crosswalk, plus replaces the traffic signal — making the walk to school much safer.
Mayor and City Council — January 20, 2026
The city accepted easements from the school board to install automated speed monitoring systems near Marshall Street School and North Hagerstown High School.
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