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created by AstroG4 on 30/01/2025 at 22:42 UTC
1236 upvotes, 49 top-level comments (showing 25)
Spent the day bicycling around Baltimore today while on a trip with my folding bike. I was pleasantly surprised, especially by some of the close-in neighborhoods. There are so many well-designed cycle tracks that connect logically to all the different neighborhoods.
I was not prepared for the bicycle infrastructure to be so good. Moreover, all the sidewalks are busy and street life is spectacular; it’s possibly the definitional type city for “preservation by neglect.” It has some massive flaws, but so does everywhere in the Us, and I think it’s the next big thing in urbanism like how a lot of people talk about Philly now (though I personally disagree with that and prefer Pittsburgh).
Comment by tmg07c at 30/01/2025 at 23:21 UTC
93 upvotes, 1 direct replies
The charm city! Spent my 20s in Baltimore, loved it then and love it now
Comment by Flying_Sea_Cow at 30/01/2025 at 23:06 UTC
90 upvotes, 1 direct replies
It's the city where I live! I'm really happy to live in one of the better cities in terms of urbanism in North America.
Comment by flaminfiddler at 31/01/2025 at 00:03 UTC
45 upvotes, 6 direct replies
I live in Baltimore. While the walking and biking is alright, as expected for a city in the Northeast, the transit is absolutely atrocious. Expect 30-45 minute bus frequencies around the city.
Comment by boofoodoo at 31/01/2025 at 01:57 UTC
19 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Those bike lanes were hard fought.
Comment by AlternativeCurve8363 at 30/01/2025 at 22:48 UTC
40 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Looks pretty urbanist to me! Would love to visit the US sometime and take a bicycle on some long-distance trains between your cities.
Comment by beaveristired at 30/01/2025 at 23:35 UTC
17 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Really enjoyed my visit to Baltimore. Some great neighborhoods.
Comment by drunkpickle726 at 31/01/2025 at 01:21 UTC
11 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Baltimore resident here - great pics! You even got those colorful houses on Baltimore street I used to walk past when I worked downtown. Only one I don't recognize is the warehouse / parking lot pic. Where was that taken?
Comment by NationalMyth at 31/01/2025 at 01:09 UTC
26 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Thanks for visiting! Been here for 15 years and 0 plans of leaving. I'm on foot or bike for 90% of my getting around, ez pz.
This is a tragic city but rich with history and culture. 250+ distinct neighborhoods, block by block you'll definitely feel it.
Come on back!
Comment by GreedyRaisin3357 at 31/01/2025 at 02:48 UTC
11 upvotes, 1 direct replies
You really explored much of our town! It can be pretty hilly at times when riding. I love all of the architecture here.. it harkens to a much different age. Thanks for visiting 😊
Comment by Independent-Cow-4070 at 31/01/2025 at 05:33 UTC
11 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Baltimore would benefit tremendously from a legitimate public transportation agency. Unfortunately it sticks out like a sore thumb amongst the other NEC cities
Comment by TetZoo at 31/01/2025 at 10:06 UTC
8 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I adore this city.
Comment by Frequent-Persimmon99 at 31/01/2025 at 01:22 UTC
37 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I’ve lived in NYC, London, Hamburg, and Baltimore city. Hands-down, Baltimore is my favorite. Walkable. Affordable. Excellent food. Historic. Unpretentious. Extremely neighborly. Everybody outside the beltway maligns our city, but it has SO MUCH going for it, too.
As for urbanism, we just added some new city council members, and they are on board with a lot of urbanist principles. I get the feeling they don’t want Baltimore to become a giant parking lot (like so many other American cities). Come back soon!
Comment by baltosteve at 31/01/2025 at 03:49 UTC
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Thanks. Come back soon!
Comment by LanceArmstrongLeftie at 31/01/2025 at 04:01 UTC
5 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Is that a Tern Vektron I spy? That’s a great bike for riding around the city here
Comment by OptimalFunction at 31/01/2025 at 15:16 UTC
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I unironically love the lack of driveways. Driveways always make for unsafe streets: blind spots, sudden braking of cars, unsafe for pedestrians/cyclists, and excessive wear on sidewalks
Comment by NutSoSorry at 31/01/2025 at 17:12 UTC
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I'm literally on a train from Providence to Baltimore just to visit, this will be my first time. 15 minutes away :-)
Comment by Popsicle55555 at 31/01/2025 at 02:41 UTC
5 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I know your focus was the city part of the city but that shot of Woodberry is so close to the Zen Garden in Druid Hill Park. Did you see it?
Comment by Lonely_Fruit_5481 at 31/01/2025 at 03:57 UTC
5 upvotes, 3 direct replies
Is the downtown still low on grocery stores?
Comment by Ok_Room5666 at 31/01/2025 at 05:14 UTC
6 upvotes, 1 direct replies
In case anyone is wondering where the cool old industrial building is, it's in Woodberry:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/19HfUoFdGJzECv6N9[1][2]
1: https://maps.app.goo.gl/19HfUoFdGJzECv6N9
2: https://maps.app.goo.gl/19HfUoFdGJzECv6N9
Comment by Accomplished-Cat6803 at 31/01/2025 at 16:39 UTC
6 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Love it OTAKON
Comment by weicheii at 01/02/2025 at 16:39 UTC
5 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Baltimore has tremendous potential. I’m hoping it blossoms.
Comment by Notonfoodstamps at 31/01/2025 at 15:21 UTC*
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
From the area. City has tonssss of flaws, but there’s beauty underneath its blemishes.
It was largely built before the age of the car so it has an intimacy about it that’s difficult to replicate in younger US cities.
Comment by Old-Risk4572 at 31/01/2025 at 16:41 UTC
5 upvotes, 0 direct replies
the game is the game
Comment by Next-Cartographer261 at 01/02/2025 at 07:31 UTC
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Man I loved the part of Baltimore I spent the week at for a conference. Walked to the coffee shop, down to the conference center, walk to the little port, take the train to DC, walk to pubs.
Comment by perceptron-addict at 01/02/2025 at 13:11 UTC
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I live in Baltimore and bike everywhere every day. Favorite city by far that I’ve lived, totally magical for a bike ride