[Chat] ramp to I-83

[Sarah Andrew Wilson]

Thanks for passing this along, Beth (and thanks to Don for the private
response).  This is really silly!  Residents of Baltimore appear to be
punished and are unable to use roads inside Baltimore while non-resident
suburbanites get to use the expressway.  How nice of the city to look
after its residents.
 
I'm not sure if anyone attempted to follow the detour suggested by the
road signs on 29th street, but still being not completely aware of the
Baltimore street map, I followed it one day.  It's insane!  It has
drivers follow Maryland Ave. and then complete several turns, turning
one further west before finally turning east towards the most southern
part of 83.  I discovered that St. Paul Street is much easier and more
direct.  Live and learn!
 
Best,
Sarah Andrew Wilson
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Chat-admin at charlesvillage.info
[mailto:Chat-admin at charlesvillage.info] On Behalf Of Beth Bullamore
Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2003 5:14 PM
To: Chat at charlesvillage.info
Subject: Re: [Chat] ramp to I-83
 
Sarah, and all,
This closure was discussed at the March CVCA General Membership meeting.
Unfortunately, the plans for closure were made without consultation
wioth any of the affected communities.  We learned about it from the Sun
papers!  Because of the issues raised by some of the communities, the
closure may not last for the full 2 years that was discussed in the
paper.   
Below is a response from Frank Murphy of the City Dept. of
Transportation in reply to questions from members of the CVCA Board:
As you probably aware, the City has been getting a lot of pressure to 
relieve the recurring traffic congestion on the JFX that has been
occurring in recent weeks.  The cause is primarily the construction near
Penn Station, exacerbated by the snow (which has apparently diverted
traffic onto the JFX), and the closure of Falls Road for emergency work
which, thankfully, is now completed. 
  The only way to relieve the congestion is to reduce volumes on the 
expressway.  We have been attempting to encourage voluntary diversions,
but the public has not responded in sufficient numbers, and the
congestion has persisted.  As a result, we must take additional
measures.  Two things are being done: 
First, we have designated two specific alternate routes, although we are
continuing to encourage use of any of a considerable number of routes.
The specific routes include one west to the expressway--Park Heights
Ave./ Reisterstown Road/Auchentoroly Terrace/Druid Hill Avenue; and one
to the east--York Road/Greenmount Ave./39th Street/St. Paul Street. 
  The second measure is the conversion of the southbound right lane of
the expressway to "exit only" at the exit to North Ave./Mt. Royal Ave.
To safely accommodate this move, the 29th Street ramp must be closed to
prevent what would otherwise be a dangerous weave. 
  The ramp closure may add traffic to Charles Village Streets as
motorists use St. Paul Street or Maryland Avenue as an alternate to the
JFX, but it may decrease traffic as well, as motorists coming from
points east stop using 29th Street (a Charles Village Street), since it
no longer provides access to the expressway. 
  We realize that nobody wants additional traffic on their streets, but
when roadways are reconstructed, diversions are necessary. 


----Original Message Follows---- 
From: "Sarah Andrew Wilson" 
Reply-To: Chat at charlesvillage.info 
To: 
Subject: [Chat] ramp to I-83 
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2003 17:03:05 -0400 
Does anyone know what's up with the ramp to southbound I-83, off of 29th

Street? How long will it be closed? My commute is now lengthened due 
to its closing, so I'm eager for it to reopen. 
Thanks, 
Sarah Andrew Wilson 
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