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Baltimore is falling short on plans for a wide network of separated bike lanes
Baltimore’s DOT committed in 2017 to installing 77 miles of protected bike lanes across the city by 2022 as part of its greater Bicycle Master Plan. But city reports and cyclist estimates pin the total for five years of construction at just over 7 miles.
Body found along Harford County trail believed to be missing woman, sheriff says
A body found along the Ma and Pa Trail in Harford County is believed to be that of 37-year-old Rachel Morin, who was reported missing Saturday night, according to the county sheriff’s office.
Thunderstorms forecast for Baltimore region over next few days
The National Weather Service says the area could see scattered showers and thunderstorms Sunday evening, with more severe storms passing through Monday.
Hope for the Red Line is high — so is skepticism
The Maryland Transit Administration recently held a series of meetings in Baltimore to discuss the proposed Red Line, which could be light rail or bus rapid-transit. Residents were not shy about sharing their views with transportation planners.
Maryland highways are still more dangerous than before the pandemic
TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, reported that Maryland experienced 557 traffic fatalities in 2022 — one per 100 million miles traveled. That’s 36 more fatalities than in 2019, when drivers traveled over 3 billion miles more than last year.
Advocates worry that state’s car-centric plans will deepen inequity in Baltimore
Advocates worry that Baltimore will miss its chance to build a more equitable, sustainable transportation environment under new state transportation goals.
Have questions about the Red Line? Go to one of these meetings
Last month, Gov. Wes Moore officially relaunched plans for the east-west megaproject, kicking off his quest to deliver on a high-profile campaign promise to Baltimore.
The MTA fails people with disabilities in Baltimore, DOJ finds
DOJ threatened legal action after finding that MTA’s MobilityLink failed to provide service that was “comparable to the level of designated public transportation services provided to individuals without disabilities using such system.”
All aboard! Amtrak says Penn Station will have 2 new platforms in 2024
Amtrak is building two new platforms at Baltimore’s Penn Station to accommodate growing ridership. Construction is on track to finish sometime in the fiscal year that ends Sept. 30, 2024.
Track repairs continue on Baltimore’s subway system as service resumes days after fire
The Maryland Transit Administration has completed a full inspection of the heavy rail system, but an MTA spokesperson says officials may not finish an investigation into the cause of a July 7 electrical fire for a few weeks.
