Maryland Route 131
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Maryland Route 131, identified locally as Seminary Avenue, is a route in Baltimore County that runs from the area of Lutherville known as Brooklandville to Providence Road in Parkville
. The route runs east–west, parallel to and just slightly north of the Baltimore Beltway
, and is used by motorists often as an alternative route to the beltway when I-695 is congested. The entire route is lined with upscale housing and communities, except for some commercial development at the intersection of York Road.
, Seminary Avenue begins as a two-lane road in the community of Brooklandville, home to the St. Paul's School, St. Paul's School for Girls, and Maryvale
. Seminary Avenue is a long, winding road with only a few traffic signals. The road is lined with forest in the western end, and later with middle to upper middle class homes. After passing over Interstate 83 and then the Baltimore Light Rail
at-grade, the first major intersection along the roadway is York Road
. After crossing MD 45, Seminary Avenue loses its designation as MD 131 and becomes a county-maintained roadway, continuing as a two-way road, crossing Dulaney Valley Road
and finally ending at Providence Road.
The Central Light Rail Line
crosses Seminary Avenue at grade level, requiring gates to block traffic when trains are passing; however, there is no light rail stop at this location. When the light rail started operating in 1992, area residents complained that the frequent warning signals blasted by the trains that passed every 15 minutes in each direction until around midnight disturbed their sleep.
In the past, several bus routes operated on portions of Seminary Avenue, including Routes 11 and 26. However, Route 26 has since been eliminated, and Route 11 modified.
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Parkville, Maryland
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 31,118 people, 13,044 households, and 8,243 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 7,352.1 people per square mile . There were 13,550 housing units at an average density of 3,201.4 per square mile...
. The route runs east–west, parallel to and just slightly north 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...
, and is used by motorists often as an alternative route to the beltway when I-695 is congested. The entire route is lined with upscale housing and communities, except for some commercial development at the intersection of York Road.
Route description
Beginning at its western terminus at MD 25Maryland Route 25
Maryland Route 25 , locally known for nearly its entire length as Falls Road, is a state highway in the U.S. state of Maryland. It begins north of downtown Baltimore, just north of Penn Station, and continues north through Baltimore County almost to the Pennsylvania state line...
, Seminary Avenue begins as a two-lane road in the community of Brooklandville, home to the St. Paul's School, St. Paul's School for Girls, and Maryvale
Maryvale
Maryvale may refer to:*Maryvale, Gauteng, Johannesburg, South Africa*Maryvale, Queensland, Australia*Maryvale, Toronto, Canada, a neighbourhood in the Scarborough section of Toronto, Canada.*Maryvale, Phoenix, Arizona, United States...
. Seminary Avenue is a long, winding road with only a few traffic signals. The road is lined with forest in the western end, and later with middle to upper middle class homes. After passing over Interstate 83 and then 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...
at-grade, the first major intersection along the roadway is York Road
Maryland 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...
. After crossing MD 45, Seminary Avenue loses its designation as MD 131 and becomes a county-maintained roadway, continuing as a two-way road, crossing Dulaney Valley Road
Maryland Route 146
Maryland Route 146 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Maryland. The state highway runs from MD 45 in Towson north to MD 23 near Jarrettsville. MD 146 connects Towson with Loch Raven Reservoir, an impoundment of Gunpowder Falls. The state highway also serves the northern Baltimore County...
and finally ending at Providence Road.
Public transportation
There are no bus lines that actually operate on Seminary Avenue itself. However, regular frequent bus service is available on Route 8 on York Road, which the route crosses.The Central Light Rail Line
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...
crosses Seminary Avenue at grade level, requiring gates to block traffic when trains are passing; however, there is no light rail stop at this location. When the light rail started operating in 1992, area residents complained that the frequent warning signals blasted by the trains that passed every 15 minutes in each direction until around midnight disturbed their sleep.
In the past, several bus routes operated on portions of Seminary Avenue, including Routes 11 and 26. However, Route 26 has since been eliminated, and Route 11 modified.
Junction list
The entire route is in Lutherville, 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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| 0.00 | Western terminus | |
| 3.06 | Eastern terminus |