Getting Around Parkville: Walkability, Public Transit & Biking

Parkville is somewhat walkable, as some errands can be completed on foot, but many require longer walks or additional transportation. There are pockets of activity, such as the Parkville Shopping Center and Harford Park, where shops and restaurants are accessible. However, it is not an area where one can easily accomplish everything on foot. For a traveler, it may be necessary to travel a bit further for a variety of cafes or coworking spaces.

Parkville offers some public transit options, primarily through bus lines that connect the area to Baltimore and surrounding regions. While these buses, such as the 54, 154, and CITYLINK Green, provide access to key destinations, the system's frequency and coverage may be limiting. For a traveler relying on public transportation, it may not always offer the flexibility needed for accessing different parts of the city or region efficiently.

Parkville has some bikeability, with certain streets featuring improvements like parking-protected bike lanes from projects such as the Harford Road 'road diet'. Despite these efforts, the biking infrastructure is not comprehensive, and travelers might find biking viable for local trips but not for exploring wider areas. Additionally, hilly terrains and traffic may present challenges, particularly given potential gaps in the bike lane network.