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BALTIMORE, MD (Friday, April 25, 2025) – The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) voted to adopt Resolutions #25-25 through #25-28 during its monthly committee meeting on Friday, April 25. 

The resolutions ask the board to consider a list of projects and goals for Fiscal year 2026, including the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and its associated budget. The UPWP is a document that identifies the transportation tasks and studies to be performed by Baltimore Metropolitan Council staff or one of the local jurisdiction members. The FY 2026-2027 UPWP requested $10.8 million for a range of studies, plans and projects.

The other resolutions address initiatives for short-term projects, including:

  • Setting the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal for FY 2026. The resolution will set a new goal of 28.4 percent in consultant work, as compared to the previous year’s 41 percent.
 
  • Amending the Transportation Improvement Program on behalf of Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) for the Rural Transit Systems – Operating Assistance project to support local transit systems in Baltimore and Carroll County. The amendment seeks to allocate $783,000 in 5311 funds with $183,000 in local and state match in FY 2025. 
 
  • Amending the TIP on behalf of Carroll County for the Upper Beckleysville Road Bridge over Murphy Run project. The amendment will update the budget and is necessary in order to further the project and allow the County to advertise for construction, adding $185,000 in Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds for engineering with $46,000 in local match and $1 million in STBG funds for construction.
 

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Baltimore Metropolitan Council works with the region’s elected executives and state local partners to identify mutual interests and develop collaborative strategies, plans and programs that help improve economic vitality and quality of life for all.

BMC operates its programs and services without regard to race, color or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable laws. Appropriate services can be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities or those in need of language assistance who submit a request at least seven days prior to a meeting. Call 410- 732-0500. Dial 7-1-1 or 800-735-2258 to initiate a TTY call through Maryland Relay. Si se necesita información de Título VI en español, llame al 410-732-0500.

 

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BALTIMORE, MD (Friday, April 25, 2025) – Economic concerns are growing in the Baltimore region, with more residents worried about energy prices and the prospects of their household incomes, according to a new Pulse survey released today by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council.
 
The survey was conducted in late March and early April and comes about seven months after the BMC’s inaugural Pulse survey in Fall 2024, allowing policymakers to review changes in attitudes over time. Full survey results can be found here.

Concerns over housing costs are on the rise, according to the survey. The percentage of those who said that the price of housing was a top concern rose from 25 percent to 30 percent since the last Pulse survey.

Worry over the increasing cost of utility bills surged. When asked about the biggest impact on their family’s costs, utility bills now eclipse housing costs as the biggest area of concern. Fifty-seven percent of respondents said it was their top concern, up from 34 percent.

In addition to housing costs, crime and drugs, taxes, and jobs and the economy are the leading concerns of Baltimore region residents.

Dissatisfaction with the cost of living in the Baltimore region has grown since last fall. 

In the current survey, 76 percent of respondents said they were somewhat or very unhappy with living costs, while 23 percent said they were satisfied, for a net negative of 53 percent. That’s up from a net negative of 43 percent in the prior survey, a significant drop.

The proportion of regional residents who say the Maryland economy is excellent or good has dropped from 48 percent to 45 percent, and the proportion who say the state economy is fair or poor has risen from 51 percent to 55 percent.

The Pulse survey measures attitudes on a variety of policy issues confronting the region’s local governments.  In other findings:

Public transportation: Willingness to use public transportation is highest in Baltimore City (68 percent), and lowest in Harford County (23 percent). Overall, younger residents are more willing to use public transportation, and respondents say that convenient stops and increased safety would most influence their use decisions.

Jobs and schools: More than half of respondents (55 percent) said they would prefer to work or take classes fully or mostly in-person, compared to 22 percent who said they preferred to be fully or mostly remote.

Electric vehicles: The proportion of respondents who said they were not likely to purchase an EV has grown from 61 percent last fall to 65 percent in the current survey.

Environment: Access to clean drinking water is by far the top environmental concern of respondents (52 percent), followed by clean air and cleaning the Chesapeake Bay (32 percent apiece).

About the survey
The 2025 Pulse survey was conducted by GQR, a leading Washington-based polling firm. GQR conducted a 15-minute mixed-mode survey among 1,200 adults in Baltimore City and Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Harford, Howard, Carroll, and Queen Anne’s counties between March 27 and April 2. Live phone, text-to-web, and online interviews each made up 33 percent of respondents. Respondents were compiled from a representative stratified set and panel sample of the target area’s general population.

The data are subject to a margin of error of +/- 2.83 percentage points overall at the 95 percent confidence interval; the margin of error is higher among subgroups and online respondents

About the Baltimore Metropolitan Council
The non-partisan BMC is a trusted group of experts who help guide the future of the Baltimore region by evaluating needs and trends, listening to communities and developing and implementing programs and projects.

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Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) works collaboratively with the chief elected officials in the region to create initiatives to improve quality of life and economic vitality. As the Baltimore region’s council of governments, BMC hosts the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) and supports local government by coordinating efforts in a range of policy areas including emergency preparedness, housing, cooperative purchasing, environmental planning and workforce development.

BMC operates its programs and services without regard to race, color or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable laws. BMC offers interpretation services, including language translation services and signage for the hearing impaired, at public meetings upon request with seven days advance notice. BMC will not exclude persons based on age, religion, or disability. For assistance, contact the Public Involvement Coordinator, comments@baltometro.org, or call 410-732-0500. Dial 7-1-1 or 800-735-2258 to initiate a TTY call through Maryland Relay. Usarios de Relay MD marquen 7-1-1. Si se necesita información de Título VI en español, llame al 410-732-0500. 

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Bike to Work Central Maryland 2025

 

BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, April 1, 2025) – Registration is now open for Central Maryland's 28th annual Bike to Work Week, taking place from May 12 to 18, 2025. Riders of all levels can register at BikeToWorkMD.com for free to claim free t-shirts and other prizes.

Bike to Work Central Maryland is a program operated by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council that promotes the health benefits of biking, raises bike safety awareness, advocates for biking as a viable transportation option, and builds community relations among cyclists around the Baltimore region. Every cyclist, whether for work or recreation, is encouraged to participate.

Supported by sponsors and local partners, this year’s program contains events including group rides, bike social happy hours and commuter ‘Pit Stops’ leading up to National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 16. Pit Stops will feature refreshments, gear and swag, safety and maintenance checks for beginners, experts and everyone in between.

Free t-shirts will be available to registered participants at bike shops and other pick-up locations throughout the region (supply limited). To register, learn more and find local events and pick-up spots, visit BikeToWorkMD.com.

Follow @Bike2WorkMD on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates. Share your own biking clips and tell your family, friends and co-workers. Show your support by claiming and wearing your free t-shirts as you ride out together!

Bike to Work Central Maryland is supported by the generous sponsorship of the Baltimore City Department of Transportation, Downtown Columbia Partnership, Clean Air Partners, Anne Arundel County Commuter Crew, Go Howard, GoSmart Maryland, Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland, Harford County Public Library, the Maryland Department of Transportation, BikeHoCo, Lime, Columbia Association and Spin.

 

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The Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) provides a regional forum for our members and state and local partners to identify mutual interests and collaborate on strategies, plans and programs that help improve economic vitality and quality of life for all.

BMC operates its programs and services without regard to race, color or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable laws. Appropriate services can be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities or those in need of language assistance who submit a request at least seven days prior to a meeting. Call 410- 732-0500. Dial 7-1-1 or 800-735-2258 to initiate a TTY call through Maryland Relay. Si se necesita información de Título VI en español, llame al 410-732-0500.

 

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BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) – The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) opened a public comment period on its preliminary plans for an approximately 1.7-mile trail in the Cherry Hill neighborhood of Baltimore City.

The trail will connect the existing Middle Branch Trail to the planned Patapsco Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge. This will connect the neighborhood to the Patapsco Light Rail Station, offering new recreational biking and walking paths in the area that are comfortable and accessible for people of all ages and abilities.

The trail will become a part of the Patapsco Regional Greenway (PRG), a planned 40-mile, shared-use trail running through the Patapsco Valley from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor to Sykesville in Carroll County. Nearly 17 miles have been constructed to date, with 21 additional miles under design. 

Members of the public are invited to provide feedback on the early concept plans during this comment period. Future comment periods later this year will present proposed routes and the preferred alignment before design and construction commence.

The project team will be hosting a community open house on Monday, March 24 at the Cherry Hill Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library (606 Cherry Hill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225) between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Materials from the meeting will be available online at publicinput.com/CherryHillPRG.

Initial comments on the trail segment are welcome from Tuesday, March 11 through Monday, April 14, 2025. Ways to comment include:

  • Online via a short survey at publicinput.com/CherryHillPRG
  • Sending an email to CherryHillPRG@publicinput.com
  • Texting keyword ‘CherryHill’ to 855-925-2801
  • Leaving a voicemail toll-free via 855-925-2801x11148
  • Finding us on Facebook, Instagram, X or LinkedIn (comments on social media posts are reviewed, but are not included in the official public record)

 

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Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) works collaboratively with the chief elected officials in the region to create initiatives to improve quality of life and economic vitality. As the Baltimore region’s council of governments, BMC hosts the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) and supports local government by coordinating efforts in a range of policy areas including emergency preparedness, housing, cooperative purchasing, environmental planning and workforce development.

BMC operates its programs and services without regard to race, color or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable laws. Appropriate services can be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities or those in need of language assistance who submit a request at least seven days prior to a meeting. Call 410- 732-0500. Dial 7-1-1 or 800-735-2258 to initiate a TTY call through Maryland Relay. Si se necesita información de Título VI en español, llame al 410-732-0500.

 

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