According to correspondence from the Baltimore City Department of Transportation, officials have already completed a preliminary evaluation and are now conducting “video validation studies” to assess red light violations, speeding, and overall driver behavior at the intersection.

The city says the review process will also include:

• Analysis of crash history and severity trends
• Traffic volume and turning movement studies
• Signal timing and engineering review
• Field assessments of roadway visibility and pedestrian activity
• Evaluation of school-aged pedestrian traffic
• Determination of appropriate enforcement equipment placement

City officials stated that any future enforcement measures must be “data-driven, legally compliant, and effective in improving safety.”

The evaluation follows repeated complaints from local residents who say speeding and red light violations on Park Heights Avenue have become increasingly dangerous. Community members have reported witnessing vehicles traveling at high speeds through red lights near areas frequently used by pedestrians, families, and children.

In emails sent to city officials over the past two years, residents described multiple incidents involving drivers allegedly running red lights at high speeds near Pinkney Road and nearby residential streets. Residents also expressed concern about children and pedestrians crossing in the area, including near schools and neighborhood walkways.

One resident wrote that it was “just a matter of time until something terrible happens” if stronger enforcement measures were not considered.

Baltimore City DOT says traffic safety remains a “top priority,” especially in areas with regular pedestrian activity, and that the department intends to continue moving the evaluation process forward.

In the meantime, drivers traveling on Park Heights Avenue are being urged to slow down, obey traffic signals, and remain especially cautious near Pinkney Road and surrounding intersections. Residents say the issue is not merely about tickets or enforcement, but about preventing serious injuries or fatalities before tragedy occurs.

Whether or not additional cameras are ultimately installed, community members hope the heightened attention will encourage safer driving habits and greater awareness along one of Northwest Baltimore’s busiest corridors.