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Baltimore residents voice ‘strong preference for light rail’ at Red Line meetings
At its latest round of open houses, the Maryland Transit Administration provided numbers from new data modeling for residents to consider
A community member looks at a proposed Red Line map during an MTA open house at the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s SMC Campus Center on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
Before it can dig, Amtrak has deals to make in West Baltimore
The passenger rail company needs to financially compensate 532 property owners to be able to dig a new passenger rail tunnel underneath their homes. The project could cost as much as $6 billion to complete.
A silver and blue Amtrak train emerges from a tunnel. In the background trees and a small piece of the Baltimore skyline are visible.
Baltimore County has a plan — but little money — to be more bike and pedestrian friendly
But advocates for a better path and trail network say that funding doesn’t match the county’s apparent goals laid out in the plan. Based on current funding levels, it would take the county between 22 and 38 years just to complete less than 10 miles of infrastructure.
The Northern Central Railroad Trail is a converted railbed that covers 19.7 miles in Maryland.
Cyclists ride to celebrate Baltimore’s trails, push for network’s completion
Those who took part in a ride Saturday are advocating for completion of the Greenway Trails Network, a series of mixed-use paths that snake throughout Baltimore neighborhoods.
Five people stand outside next to a line of bicycles.
Maryland rail projects get boost from $7 billion in federal funding
Amtrak on Monday announced a slew of funding for a dozen projects, including up to $4.7 billion for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program.
Amtrak workers greet President Joe Biden as he arrives to Baltimore on Jan. 30, 2023. Biden touted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding — which will help to replace the 150-year-old Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel.
MTA releases modeling data for 6 proposed Red Line options
Alternative 1, a light rail tunnel option that most closely resembles an alignment that was canceled by former Gov. Larry Hogan in 2015, wins out on projected travel time and overall ridership, as well as trips from zero-car households.
Community members place stickers on a map of the proposed Red Line corridor on July 26, 2023, at St. Bernardine Church in West Baltimore, providing information that MTA hopes will inform plans for the Red Line.
Could the Red Line really become just a rapid bus? It’s not that simple
The MTA is considering bus rapid transit as Baltimore's long-term east-west answer, but BRT critics think it's a waste of time and money.
The Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition had members at MTA open houses who carried signs denouncing one potential Red Line reality — bus-rapid transit over light rail.
Banner political notes: Hogan says no to Harvard; Pittman seeks support; Johnny O seeks more transit funding
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said he’s bowing out from planned visits to Harvard University over concerns of antisemitism on campus.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner Analysis: A year into speed cameras program, I-83 crashes are down
Until now, it’s been unclear whether the two cameras have influenced the number of serious or fatal crashes that occur on I-83.
Weekend commuters zip past on of Baltimore City's speed camera on the Jones Falls Expressway on Sunday, October 1
Lawmakers in Annapolis call the shots on Baltimore transit. So one delegate asked them to ride it.
She was encouraged by the strong showing this year from different parts of the state, including delegates from Baltimore and Montgomery counties.
State delegate Robbyn Lewis, wearing a yellow jacket and raising her right hand, addresses a small crowd of people.
Monday is your chance to weigh in on $21.2B in state transportation spending
Officials will present the plan at Towson University Monday morning, with a focus on projects in Baltimore County. They’ll move the focus to city initiatives when presenting the CTP at City Hall at 3:30 pm.
File: Crews make repairs on the Capital Beltway in Silver Spring in September 2023.
Scooters are changing the way people get around Baltimore
It’s not always easy going without a car in Baltimore, but a growing number of people, particularly those on limited incomes, are turning to scooters not just for short leisurely rides but as a primary means of transportation. But how safe are they?
A purple bus is captured in slow shutter speed going by a parked orange Spin scooter.
MTA fare machines won’t accept credit card payments for 14 months during system upgrades
Riders can continue to use cash at machines during the software and hardware changes, and the MTA recommends the CharmPass app for mobile transactions. The agency plans to wrap the upgrades to fare machines by December 2024.
Exterior of Charles Center Station as a bus drives by on Aug. 11, 2022.
Full access to BWI reopened after state and federal agencies investigated vehicle
Law enforcement shut down the roadway approaching the airport for about an hour before clearing the vehicle in question.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 22:  Passengers walk through a terminal at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) on December 22, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Pete Buttigieg touts transit, climate-friendly solutions at Baltimore appearance
Pete Buttigieg touted wins from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and discussed the importance of active community engagement in transportation projects.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg speaks at iMPACT Maryland, a thought leadership conference hosted by The Baltimore Banner on Tuesday, Oct.10, 2023, in Baltimore.
Amtrak to begin demolishing properties for new West Baltimore tunnel in November
The passenger rail company will begin clearing the way for two emergency ventilation facilities in mid-November.
Amtrak staff spoke with residents about plans for the new Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program in September 2023. The rail company will spend $50 million for community mitigation in the form of direct investments and grants for projects within a quarter-miles radius of the tunnel alignment.
Drivers should expect delays as I-695 median work begins
The work will eventually open the median shoulders to traffic during rush hour, helping to unclog congested areas.
(Courtesy of WJZ-TV)
Maryland releases three potential Red Line routes, each with rail and bus options
One alignment includes construction of a new downtown tunnel, while the other two routes are surface level.
The Maryland Transit Administration is relaunching the planning process for the proposed Red Line east-west route in Baltimore.
BWI airport logged its busiest day since before the pandemic
Adding more flights and travelers more willing to take to the sky have made the region’s best airport busy again.
Baltimore subway to get first new railcars in 40 years
The 78 new railcars will replace Metro’s original fleet of 100 railcars that are reaching the end of their lifespans.
Interior of Charles Center Station as a subway train arrives and a rider waits to board on 8/11/22.
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