Transporting items in Baltimore MD requires knowledge of the restrictions and regulations in place. It is important to understand the rules and regulations for commercial vehicles, as well as the services available to county residents. CountyRide provides specialized transportation services for general purpose travel, while the District of Columbia has designated city-wide truck and bus routes. The National Park Service (NPS) also manages several highways in the vicinity of Washington DC, with various restrictions on commercial vehicles.
A commercial vehicle is any four-wheeled vehicle that measures more than twenty-two (2 feet), that is used to transport cargo or commercial property, that is described as a commercial vehicle on its certificate of title, or that has an immovable commercial advertisement or badge. Parking is allowed on a limited basis at Maryland Welcome Centers and Maryland Truck Weighing and Inspection Stations (TWIS). However, parking at TWIS is only allowed when necessary. The District's Department of Transportation (DDOT) analyzes the current road network for trucks and proposes additional route connections, if necessary.
DDOT ensures that commercial vehicles circulating through the District move efficiently and safely, while mitigating community impacts and preserving transportation infrastructure. The District also restricts the movement of buses and trucks (except local deliveries) on certain residential streets, which are signed and guarded by the Metropolitan Police Department. Few streets in the District of Columbia are completely restricted to trucks. Except for some places near sensitive federal structures, the trucking restriction means that the road is closed to truck traffic, but open to trucks that make local deliveries.
Currently, the District of Columbia uses a network of routes for consultative designated trucks and buses, which recommends, but does not require, that heavy vehicles travel on designated routes. All information provided to CountyRide is used to schedule trips, obtain and account for funds, and help plan for the long term to meet the transportation needs of the citizens of Baltimore County. Contractor and service vehicles can be issued a temporary residential parking permit for home repairs. The information provided here is for educational purposes only; see the District of Columbia's official Municipal Regulations (DCMR) for the most current rules and regulations governing trucks and commercial vehicles. The District's regulatory framework for trucks and commercial vehicles is based on different urban environments and mixed land uses. CountyRide and the Department of Public Works and Transportation ensure that no person based on race, color, or national origin will be excluded from participation, denied benefits, or discriminated against under any program or activity.
Commercial vehicles are essential to the District of Columbia, providing goods and services to thousands of District residents and businesses every day.
