Maryland Route 134
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Maryland Route 134 is the state highway
designation for a portion of Bellona Avenue in Baltimore City and County
within the U.S. state
of Maryland
. Bellona Avenue begins at York Road in Baltimore City and passes through Rodgers Forge
in Towson
before it reaches Charles Street
. After crossing Charles Street, it continues in a semi-circular fashion through Baltimore County's historic Ruxton and Riderwood communities before returning to Charles Street near the Baltimore Beltway
. The only portion of Bellona Avenue designated as MD 134 runs from its southern intersection with Charles Street north to its northern intersection with Ruxton Road (which heads west to interchange with the Jones Falls Expressway.
(York Road). The route continues north from there, across the Baltimore County
line and through Rodgers Forge
in Towson
before it reaches Charles Street
.
The MD 134 designation begins once Bellona Avenue crosses Charles Street. It continues from the city line in a semi-circular fashion through Baltimore County's historic Ruxton and Riderwood communities, which all densely front the route with historic homes. MD 134 then approaches the Baltimore Light Rail
in a densely wooded area and turns north to parallel the rail line. After this, MD 134 and Bellona Avenue re-enter development and quickly after meet Ruxton Road. At Ruxton Road, the MD 134 designation ends; however, Bellona Avenue continues to the north, following the Light Rail before turning east to return to Charles Street just south of the Baltimore Beltway
.
Baltimore's Central Light Rail line runs parallel and can be from most parts of Bellona Avenue west of Charles Street. However, there are no stops along the line in this area. When the line was initially planned, stops were proposed in the Ruxton and Riderwood communities. But community opposition and low ridership projection resulted in these plans being scrapped.
.
State highway
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designation for a portion of Bellona Avenue in Baltimore City and County
Baltimore County, Maryland
Baltimore County is a county located in the northern part of the US state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 805,029. It is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Towson. The name of the county was derived from the barony of the Proprietor of the Maryland...
within the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
. Bellona Avenue begins at York Road in Baltimore City and passes through Rodgers Forge
Rodgers Forge, Maryland
Rodgers Forge is a neighborhood located in the unincorporated Towson area of Baltimore County, Maryland, just north of the Baltimore City/County line. It is mostly a residential area, with rowhouses, apartments, single family dwellings, and a new complex of luxury garaged townhomes. The area also...
in Towson
Towson, Maryland
Towson is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 55,197 at the 2010 census...
before it reaches Charles Street
Maryland Route 139
Maryland Route 139, known locally for most of its existence as North Charles Street, runs through Baltimore City and through the Towson area of Baltimore County. On the north end it terminates at a traffic circle with Bellona Avenue near Interstate 695 and at the south end it terminates in Federal...
. After crossing Charles Street, it continues in a semi-circular fashion through Baltimore County's historic Ruxton and Riderwood communities before returning to Charles Street near the Baltimore Beltway
Interstate 695 (Maryland)
Interstate 695 is a -long full beltway Interstate Highway extending around Baltimore, Maryland, USA. I-695 is officially designated the McKeldin Beltway, but is colloquially referred to as either the Baltimore Beltway or 695...
. The only portion of Bellona Avenue designated as MD 134 runs from its southern intersection with Charles Street north to its northern intersection with Ruxton Road (which heads west to interchange with the Jones Falls Expressway.
Route description
While Maryland Route 134 officially begins once Bellona Avenue crosses Charles Street, the street itself actually begins in Baltimore City at an intersection with MD 45Maryland Route 45
Maryland Route 45 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Maryland. Known for most of its length as York Road, the state highway runs from U.S. Route 1 in Baltimore north to the Pennsylvania state line in Maryland Line, where the highway continues as SR 3001...
(York Road). The route continues north from there, across the Baltimore County
Baltimore County, Maryland
Baltimore County is a county located in the northern part of the US state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 805,029. It is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Towson. The name of the county was derived from the barony of the Proprietor of the Maryland...
line and through Rodgers Forge
Rodgers Forge, Maryland
Rodgers Forge is a neighborhood located in the unincorporated Towson area of Baltimore County, Maryland, just north of the Baltimore City/County line. It is mostly a residential area, with rowhouses, apartments, single family dwellings, and a new complex of luxury garaged townhomes. The area also...
in Towson
Towson, Maryland
Towson is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 55,197 at the 2010 census...
before it reaches Charles Street
Maryland Route 139
Maryland Route 139, known locally for most of its existence as North Charles Street, runs through Baltimore City and through the Towson area of Baltimore County. On the north end it terminates at a traffic circle with Bellona Avenue near Interstate 695 and at the south end it terminates in Federal...
.
The MD 134 designation begins once Bellona Avenue crosses Charles Street. It continues from the city line in a semi-circular fashion through Baltimore County's historic Ruxton and Riderwood communities, which all densely front the route with historic homes. MD 134 then approaches the Baltimore Light Rail
Baltimore Light Rail
The Maryland Transit Administration Light Rail is a light rail system serving Baltimore, Maryland, United States, and the surrounding suburbs.In downtown Baltimore it uses city streets...
in a densely wooded area and turns north to parallel the rail line. After this, MD 134 and Bellona Avenue re-enter development and quickly after meet Ruxton Road. At Ruxton Road, the MD 134 designation ends; however, Bellona Avenue continues to the north, following the Light Rail before turning east to return to Charles Street just south of the Baltimore Beltway
Interstate 695 (Maryland)
Interstate 695 is a -long full beltway Interstate Highway extending around Baltimore, Maryland, USA. I-695 is officially designated the McKeldin Beltway, but is colloquially referred to as either the Baltimore Beltway or 695...
.
Primary uses of road
Bellona Avenue, though home to some historic communities, is a mostly sparsely-developed road, with large houses spaced far apart and some small shops. It is often used by motorists as an alternative to the many lights and high volume of traffic on Charles Street.Public transportation
The No. 11 Line currently provides regular service along Bellona Avenue between Northern Parkway and Charles Street through Rodgers Forge. It is proposed that this will be the route of all no. 11 line trips in this area.Baltimore's Central Light Rail line runs parallel and can be from most parts of Bellona Avenue west of Charles Street. However, there are no stops along the line in this area. When the line was initially planned, stops were proposed in the Ruxton and Riderwood communities. But community opposition and low ridership projection resulted in these plans being scrapped.
Junction list
The entire route is in Ruxton, Baltimore CountyBaltimore County, Maryland
Baltimore County is a county located in the northern part of the US state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 805,029. It is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Towson. The name of the county was derived from the barony of the Proprietor of the Maryland...
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| Mile |
Roads intersected | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | Southern terminus | |
| 1.63 | Ruxton Road | Northern terminus |