BALTIMORE, MD (Wednesday, November 20, 2024) - The Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC), on behalf of the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB), is undertaking scenario planning to explore various potential futures and their impacts on the Baltimore region. This initiative aims to evaluate long-term risks and opportunities related to transportation investment and policy decisions, land use, housing, technology, the environment, and other topics. The objective is to identify strategies or policies that perform well across various scenarios, understand necessary adjustments, and assess impacts on equity. The findings will inform the 2027 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), including updates to regional goals and strategies, how potential projects are evaluated, and policies to consider in the future. Additionally, it will highlight scenarios that require further study.
The survey will gather public input to develop possible futures, or scenarios, and different ways of setting goals and measuring progress. Community members are encouraged to share their thoughts via BMC’s Engagement Hub to help shape how we prepare for challenges and seize new opportunities for our transportation system.
BMC invites public participation, and individuals can share their thoughts in the scenario planning survey until Sunday, December 8.
Ways to learn more and comment include:
- Online at publicinput.com/WhatIf
- Email: WhatIf@publicinput.com
- Call 855-925-2801 x 10890 toll-free and leave a voicemail
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Baltimore Metropolitan Council provides a regional forum for members, 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. 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.
BALTIMORE, MD (Wednesday, November 20, 2024) – Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) is finalizing plans for a four mile trail segment connecting Elkridge Main Street to the BWI Trail at Stoney Run Road. A public comment period on the plans will close on December 20, 2024, and will include a meeting at the Severn Library in Anne Arundel County on Wednesday, December 11 at 6 p.m.
BMC shared an initial survey on the proposed trail earlier this year, and found that 97 percent of respondents supported the project. Over the summer, the project team gathered feedback on four proposed routes. Based on those responses and technical review, the team developed preliminary plans for the route, referred to as the selected alignment.
BMC is collaborating with Anne Arundel County, Howard County and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to develop plans for the trail.
The trail will be part of the Patapsco Regional Greenway (PRG), an envisioned 40-mile shared-use trail connecting Baltimore’s Inner Harbor to Sykesville in Carroll County along the Patapsco Valley. The trail will connect with another developing segment of the PRG at Elkridge Main Street, and extend south to connect with the existing BWI Trail, expanding the connections available to bicyclists, pedestrians, equestrian riders and other users.
After reviewing additional feedback and incorporating final changes to the selected alignment, BMC will share the plan with local jurisdictions to determine the next steps toward implementation.
Learn more about the project and how to comment at publicinput.com/prg.
Anyone wishing to discuss the project in more detail is welcome to join a public meeting at the Severn Library in Anne Arundel County on Wednesday, December 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Parking is available on site. The location is also accessible via Anne Arundel County’s Local Bus 202. Individuals unable to attend may view meeting materials via publicinput.com/prg.
Ways to comment include:
- Online at publicinput.com/prg
- Email prgstoneyrun@publicinput.com
- Text keyword ‘PRGStoneyRun’ to 73224
- Call 855-925-2801 x 1247 toll-free and leave a voicemail
- Reach @BaltoMetroCo on social media
- Join our public meeting Wednesday, December 11 from 6 to 7:30 at the Severn Library, Anne Arundel County Public Library, 2624 Annapolis Road, Severn, MD 21144.
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Baltimore Metropolitan Council provides a regional forum for members, 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. 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.
BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, November 12, 2024) – Baltimore Metropolitan Council’s (BMC) Bikeable Baltimore Region (BBR) project is ready to share its Proposed Regional Bike Network, which will connect the region through safe and comfortable bicycle lanes and paths. For the first time, a regionally connected bike network has been identified for the region. A public comment period will be open until January 10, 2025, an in-person public meeting will be held on December 10 with a virtual meeting on December 12.
The Proposed Regional Bike Network aims to create an equitable and connected bike network that is safe and comfortable for everyone, regardless of age or ability. This bike network will benefit everyone by connecting our local communities and provide equitable access to places people need to go, such as public transit, schools, work, and parks.
Although our region has almost 600 miles of bike lanes and paths, many are disconnected, limiting people’s ability to bike to the places they need to go. Identifying a regional bike network made of prioritized bike facilities will ensure that funds are used where they will have the greatest impact and accelerate the creation of a connected network.
Public feedback from the first comment period, known as the “Listening Phase”; ran from May 21 - July 26, 2024, and included ten public meetings, over 135 one-on-one interviews, and an online survey, shaped the Proposed Regional Bike Network.
As part of this second phase, known as the "Presenting Phase," the public is once again invited to share their thoughts on the Proposed Regional Bike Network. The final report and an interactive website will be released in the summer of 2025.
View the Proposed Regional Bike Network and share your thoughts at publicinput.com/BikeBaltoRegion.
The community is encouraged to attend the in-person public meeting at Baltimore Unity Hall (1505 Eutaw Pl, Baltimore, MD) on December 10 at 6:00 p.m. or the virtual meeting on December 12 at 6:00 p.m. to learn more about the project and share their feedback. Visit the project link for more information about parking availability and transit accessibility for the meeting. Anyone who cannot attend may view meeting materials at publicinput.com/BikeBaltoRegion.
Ways to learn more and comment include:
- Survey and Comment Map: Give your feedback through the online survey and comment map on the project StoryMap
- Email BikeBaltoRegion@publicinput.com
- Text keyword ‘BBR2’ or ‘BBRespanol’ to 855-925-2801
- Call 855-925-2801 x 7480 toll-free and leave a voicemail
- Reach @BaltoMetroCo on social media with #BRTBListens
- Join the discussion at the December 10 in-person public meeting or December 12 virtual meeting.
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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.
BALTIMORE, MD (August, July 16, 2024) -- At its monthly meeting on July 23, Baltimore Regional Transportation Board members approved 18 transportation projects – funded with $14.1 million from the Carbon Reduction Program and $4.7 million from the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TAP). BRTB Chair Tony Russell stated that “the BRTB is gratified that a robust range of projects were approved to support active transportation and reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector. These projects help advance the goals of the Long-Range Transportation Plan, Resilience 2050, and help the State achieve their climate goals."
The BRTB plays an essential role by coordinating with MDOT. It is responsible for selecting regional projects using funding set aside by Congressional action for the region and subsequently approving these funding allocations as part of its Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Eleven projects will receive funding from the competitive Carbon Reduction Program established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which funds projects to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from on-road transportation sources. The selected projects are consistent with strategies to support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, such as bicycle and pedestrian, technology, and transit.
The following are the Carbon Reduction Program projects that were approved for funding:
Anne Arundel County – Video Detection Upgrade - $252,000
The project will upgrade existing video detection equipment for traffic management to improve and support the implementation of adaptive control technologies on major County Road corridors.
Baltimore City Electric Vehicle Transition - $4,015,006
The project will enable the purchase of electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support the transition of City Fleet vehicles from internal combustion engines to electric.
Public Charging at Howard County Parks - $752,368
Howard County will expand publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure at permanent sites on County-owned properties throughout the County to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles.
Broken Land Parkway – MD 32 Park-and-Ride Access Project - $910,000
The project will design and construct a shared-use path on the west side of Broken Land Parkway, extending from Patuxent Woods Drive to the park-and-ride lot. The path will serve as a crucial last-mile connection to the regional commuter bus network and carpool opportunities and integrate with the local trail system.
Light Duty Vehicles – MPA Electric Vehicle Purchase - $472,320
The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) will replace eleven gasoline-fueled fleet vehicles with eleven zero-emission electric vehicles. The vehicles proposed for replacement are primarily used as fleet vehicles on and around MPA-owned terminals and properties in the Baltimore area.
Anne Arundel Mercury Vapor to LED Streetlight Conversion - $1,060,800
The project supports the conversion of County-owned streetlights to energy-efficient LED streetlights in its effort to reduce the County’s carbon footprint and operating costs.
Fuel Cell Electric Bus Procurement - $5,367,142
The project includes the procurement of four hydrogen fuel cell buses (FCEBs) and supports state goals to transition to a zero-emission bus fleet. This project will be the MTA’s first deployment of FCEB technology.
MD 2 Sidewalks from MD 710 (E Ordnance Road) to Walton Avenue - $341,194
The project includes design for reconstructing non-compliant sidewalks and installing new ADA-compliant sidewalks along both sides of MD 2 for the entire project limits. This project will also include intersection reconstruction, as needed, to facilitate pedestrian crossings.
MD 450 (Baltimore – Annapolis Blvd/King George Street) from College Creek Bridge to USNA Bridge - $309,540
The project includes the design of bicycle and pedestrian facilities along MD 450/King George Street and MD 435 to Taylor Avenue. The proposed improvements include constructing a new sidewalk or shared-use path, reconstructing the existing sidewalk to meet ADA standards, upgrading signs and pavement markings, pedestrian signal upgrades, installing drainage and stormwater management facilities, and landscaping.
Bel Air Aberdeen Area Street Light LED Conversions - $400,000
Harford County will replace existing, older-generation streetlights with energy-efficient LEDs, accelerating an ongoing multi-year project.
Carroll County Level III Charger and EVs - $238,400
Carroll County will design, purchase, and install one electric vehicle charger at the County Office Building and purchase three electric vehicles to replace three gasoline-fueled fleet vehicles. The project will be the starting point for transitioning the County’s fleet assets to zero-emission vehicles.
In addition, the BRTB approved the FY 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TA Set-Aside) projects in a competitive process, totaling $4.7 million. This program funds various smaller-scale transportation projects such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities, trails, safe routes to school (SRTS), community improvements, historic preservation, and environmental mitigation.
The following are the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program projects approved for funding:
Bluewater Boulevard Shared-Use Path - $708,000
MD 175 to Bluewater Boulevard: This project would construct a 10-foot wide shared-use path along Bluewater Boulevard to connect two existing shared-use paths. Completing this approximately 0.5-mile segment from the MD 175 sidepath to an existing sidepath on Bluewater Boulevard would complete a significant piece of the bicycle and pedestrian spine network, providing regional connections via the WB&A Trail into Prince George’s County and, ultimately, Washington DC. Closing the gap would also allow a large population to make short trips to many destinations via bicycle, including Ft. Meade, commercial areas on MD 175, Arundel Mills Mall, and ultimately BWI Airport.
Rails to Trail Crossing MD 27 - $600,000
Watkins Park to Center Street: This project would design a trail connection from Watkins Park to Center Street by crossing MD 27. The trail would connect with an existing rails-to-trails segment and a future extension of Center Street. The project length is approximately 150 feet. The project aims to transform the decommissioned railway tracks into a multi-use trail, enhancing connectivity and providing recreational opportunities for the community. The trail's starting point at Watkins Park is a strategic location, offering easy access to park amenities and serving as a central hub for trail users.
Safe Routes to School Cecil Elementary - $177,610
Between East 22nd Street, Kirk Avenue and Cecil Avenue: This project would conduct a planning study to determine needed intersection improvements and enhancements such as mid-block traffic calming and intersection realignments to improve the safety and multi-modal travel to and from the school and area recreational facilities. The project's length is approximately 3,000 feet. The enhancements will focus on curb extensions to reduce pedestrian crossing distances, improved crosswalk markings, back angle parking, and road restriping.
Bloomsbury Crossing - $579,305
The intersection of Asylum Lane and Bloomsbury Avenue: The project will fund the construction of an at-grade crossing on Bloomsbury Avenue for the Short Line Trail, a pedestrian/bicycle trail in the former right-of-way of the Short Line Railroad in Catonsville. The crossing of Bloomsbury Avenue is a critical link in the trail's completion as it will connect the eastern and western sections of the trail.
Baltimore Greenway Trails Network – Druid Hill Park to Lake Montebello - $2,000,000
East Drive to Hillen Road: This project would design a 2.8-mile long trail between Lake Montebello and Druid Park Lake Drive, leading to a new bicycle and pedestrian connection to key transit routes, job centers, schools, and other points of interest.
Jones Fall Gateway - $497,200
Along Falls Road/Lanvale Street from the CSX bridge north of West North Ave overpass to Charles Street: This project will complete the design for a 0.5-mile long segment of the Jones Falls Trail on the south side of Falls Road along with a planted separator and street lighting. This trail segment would replace the current Jones Falls Trail segment, which has maintenance needs and is unsafe, accessible, or inviting. Trail users are forced to traverse Falls Road multiple times and navigate unsafe routes under railroad and vehicular bridges to reach the Penn Station transit hub and point south. This trail segment will create an enhanced, accessible, and contiguous shared-use path connection to the area around Penn Station, which is currently under redevelopment and soon to be a state-designated transit-oriented development district.
Connecting Communities to Schools Across US 40 - $120,000
Havre de Grace Elementary/Middle/High Schools to the west side of US 40: This feasibility project would identify the potential for pedestrian and bicycle paths in two locations. The first location would start at Greenway Farms subdivision, connect to Lewis Lane using a combination of public/private connections through subdivisions, internally from Greenway Farms Subdivision, Peace Chance Drive - Bulle Rock Subdivision proposed Lampson Subdivision and Bayview Subdivision to Lewis Lane and ultimately across US 40 to the Middle/High school and Elementary school. The second location would start at Bulle Rock Parkway-roundabout along Chapel Road down to the US 40 intersection and ultimately to Middle/High school and Elementary school, while also connecting to adjacent Havre de Hills and Grace Manor Subdivision along Lori/Lewis Lane, both of which are a combination of public and private ROW, open space and sidewalks. The primary focus would be on the improvements in the US 40 intersections for enhanced safety, among others, due to the feasibility studies for bicycle and pedestrian crossings.
Contact: Andrea Jackson
Phone: 410-732-9574
Email: ajackson@baltometro.org
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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.
BALTIMORE, MD (June 13, 2024) – PUBLIC NOTICE: Request for Public Comment Section 4(f) of the US Department of Transportation Act – de minimis Finding
Patapsco Regional Greenway Elkridge to Guinness Segment
What is being planned?
Baltimore County Department of Public Works & Transportation, in partnership with Howard County Office of Transportation and with support from the Baltimore Metropolitan Council proposes construction of a new 10-12 foot wide hard-surface trail, approximately 1.5 miles in length from Guinness Open Gate Brewery to the town of Elkridge. The trail will be situated between I-895 and the Patapsco River, utilizing a boardwalk through forested floodplain and wetlands before crossing the Patapsco River via one 290-foot bicycle and pedestrian bridge. The trail will continue onto Main Street using sharrows to direct bicycles and pedestrians to Levering Avenue in historic downtown Elkridge. The work will include required stormwater management facilities, barriers between the trail and high-tensile electrical towers, improvements to existing pedestrian crossings at US 1 and Levering Avenue, and improvements to sidewalks on Levering Avenue between US 1 and Main Street. All disturbed land will be replanted with native groundcover and trees will be mitigated in accordance with DNR requirements. The trail would be open from dawn to dusk and will not include lighting. The trail will provide safer travel for pedestrians and bicyclists in the project area and fill an existing gap in the regional trail system.
Why this public notice?
Section 4(f) of 23 CFR 774.5(b), which seeks to protect publicly owned public parklands, recreation areas, waterfowl and wildlife refuges, and significant historic sites from impacts – the “use” of these resources – by US Department of Transportation actions.
It allows the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to determine that certain transportation uses will not adversely affect the protected land. With respect to publicly owned parks and recreation areas, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) may determine a finding of de minimis impact may occur if a transportation project does not “adversely affect the activities, features and attributes” of the resource. When this is the case, FHWA requires the written concurrence from the officials with jurisdiction of the resource, and public notice and opportunity for public review and comment is required.
What are the impacts to protected resources?
In order to complete the project, an easement would be required from two parcels of the Patapsco Valley State park in Baltimore County, resulting in 8,494.2 square feet / 0.195 acre of permanent impacts and 36,721 square feet / 0.843 acre of temporary impacts for construction access and construction of the hard-surface shared-use trail along with buffer space, tree removal and stormwater management, erosion, or sediment control measures.
Although a portion of the Patapsco Regional State Park would constitute a “use” as defined under Section 4(f), we anticipate no negative impact on its features, attributes and attributes that qualify the recreation area for protection. Through this notice, Baltimore County is advising the public that it will request that FHWA make a de minimis (or minor) impact finding in accordance with Section 4(f).
How do I comment?
Please contact Anna Marshall, Baltimore Metropolitan Council at amarshall@baltometro.org or 410-732-0500 by June 28th.
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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.
El proyecto Bikeable Baltimore Region identifica la primera red regional de bicicletas
BALTIMORE, MD (martes 21 de mayo de 2024) –El Consejo Metropolitano de Baltimore (BMC) está trabajando en un proyecto, Bikeable Baltimore Region (BBR), que identificará la primera red regional de bicicletas. Se abrirá un período de comentarios públicos del 21 de mayo al 26 de julio de 2024 e incluirá diez reuniones públicas.
La BBR identificará una red regional de bicicletas de instalaciones para bicicletas existentes y planificadas que sean seguras y cómodas para personas de todas las edades y habilidades. Esta red de bicicletas beneficiará a todos al conectar nuestras comunidades locales y brindar acceso seguro y equitativo a los lugares a los que la gente necesita ir, como el transporte público, las escuelas, el trabajo y los parques. Esta será la primera vez que se identifique una red de bicicletas conectadas regionalmente para la región de Baltimore.
El proyecto Bikeable Baltimore Region (BBR) identificará la primera red regional de bicicletas.
Este período de comentarios, también conocido como fase de escucha, invita al público a compartir lo que les gusta y lo que no les gusta del ciclismo en la región de Baltimore, sus opiniones sobre la visión y los objetivos del proyecto, y lo que haría una red regional de bicicletas. un éxito para ellos. Habrá un período de comentarios más a finales de este año para obtener comentarios de la gente sobre el borrador de la red regional de bicicletas y la estrategia de implementación. El informe final y el sitio web interactivo se publicarán en el verano de 2025.
Obtenga más información sobre el proyecto y cómo comentar en publicinput.com/BikeBaltoRegion
Cualquiera que desee discutir el proyecto con más detalle puede unirse a una reunión pública en una de las siguientes reuniones entre las 6:00 y las 7:30 p. m.: lunes 3 de junio, Harford County Community College; jueves 6 de junio, Centro Comunitario North Laurel; Jueves 13 de junio, Biblioteca Pública de Odenton; Martes 18 de junio, Exploration Commons de la Biblioteca Pública del Condado de Carroll; Jueves 20 de junio, Biblioteca Pública de Towson; Lunes 24 de junio, Biblioteca Central Enoch Pratt; Martes 25 de junio, Centro Recreativo Pip Moyer; Jueves 27 de junio, Biblioteca pública de Kent Island. Visite el enlace del proyecto para obtener más información sobre la disponibilidad de estacionamiento y la accesibilidad del transporte público para cada reunión. También habrá una oportunidad de unirse a dos reuniones virtuales: a las 12:00 p. m., martes 4 de junio, y a las 6:00 p. m., miércoles 26 de junio.
Cualquiera que no pueda asistir puede ver los materiales de la reunión en publicinput.com/BikeBaltoRegion.
Las formas de comentar incluyen:
- En línea en publicinput.com/BikeBaltoRegion
- Envíe un correo electrónico a BikeBaltoRegion@publicinput.com
- Envíe la palabra clave "BikeBaltoRegion" al 73224
- Llame gratis al 855-925-2801 x 10292 y deje un mensaje de voz
- Llegue a @BaltoMetroCo en las redes sociales con #BRTBListens
- Únase a cualquiera de nuestras diez reuniones públicas vinculadas aquí
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El Consejo Metropolitano de Baltimore proporciona un foro regional para que los miembros, socios estatales y locales identifiquen intereses mutuos y colaboren en estrategias, planes y programas que ayuden a mejorar la vitalidad económica y la calidad de vida para todos.
BMC opera sus programas y servicios sin distinción de raza, color u origen nacional de acuerdo con el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964 y otras leyes aplicables. Se pueden brindar servicios apropiados a personas calificadas con discapacidades o aquellos que necesitan asistencia lingüística que presenten una solicitud al menos siete días antes de una reunión. Llame al 410-732-0500. Marque 7-1-1 o 800-735-2258 para iniciar una llamada TTY a través de Maryland Relay. Si necesita información del Título VI en español, llame al 410-732-0500.
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BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, May 21, 2024) –Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) is working on a project, Bikeable Baltimore Region (BBR), that will identify the first regional bike network. A public comment period will be open from May 21 - July 26, 2024, and will include ten public meetings.
The BBR will identify a regional bike network of existing and planned bike facilities that are safe and comfortable for people of all ages and abilities. This bike network will benefit everyone by connecting our local communities and providing safe and equitable access to places people need to go, such as public transit, schools, work, and parks. This will be the first time a regionally connected bike network has been identified for the Baltimore region.
This comment period, also known as the listening phase, invites members of the public to share what they like and don’t like about biking in the Baltimore region, their thoughts on the project vision and goals, and what would make a regional bike network a success to them. There will be one more comment period later this year to get people’s feedback on the draft regional bike network and implementation strategy. The final report and interactive website will be released in the summer of 2025.
Learn more about the project and how to comment at publicinput.com/BikeBaltoRegion
Anyone wishing to discuss the project in more detail is welcome to join a public meeting at one of the following meetings between 6:00-7:30 PM: Monday, June 3, Harford County Community College; Thursday, June 6, North Laurel Community Center; Thursday, June 13, Odenton Public Library; Tuesday, June 18, Carroll County Public Library Exploration Commons; Thursday, June 20, Towson Public Library; Monday, June 24, Enoch Pratt Central Library; Tuesday, June 25, Pip Moyer Recreation Center; Thursday, June 27, Kent Island Public Library. Visit the project link for more information about parking availability and transit accessibility for each meeting. There will also be an opportunity to join two virtual meetings: 12:00 PM, Tuesday, June 4 and 6:00 PM, Wednesday, June 26. Anyone who cannot attend may view meeting materials at publicinput.com/BikeBaltoRegion.
Ways to comment include:
- Online at publicinput.com/BikeBaltoRegion
- Email BikeBaltoRegion@publicinput.com
- Text keyword ‘BikeBaltoRegion’ to 73224
- Call 855-925-2801 x 10292 toll-free and leave a voicemail
- Reach @BaltoMetroCo on social media with #BRTBListens
- Join any one of our ten public meetings linked here
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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.
BRTB publica un borrador del Transportation Improvement Program de 4.520 millones de dólares para 2025-2028
BALTIMORE, MD (jueves 16 de mayo de 2024) – La Junta de Transporte Regional de Baltimore (BRTB) está solicitando comentarios sobre un borrador del plan de inversión en transporte que anticipa $4,52 mil millones para proyectos en toda la región de Baltimore. El período de comentarios sobre el borrador finaliza el 17 de junio e incluye dos reuniones públicas virtuales el 10 de junio.
Conocido formalmente como Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), el plan incluye financiación para 162 proyectos de bicicletas, peatones, tránsito, puentes, carreteras y carga que los miembros de BRTB consideraron prioridades para la ventana de planificación 2025-2028.
Entre ellas se encuentran las mejoras de seguridad en docenas de intersecciones en la ciudad de Baltimore, reparaciones o reemplazos de puentes en los condados de Baltimore y Carroll, expansiones a lo largo de Snowden River Parkway en Columbia y desarrollo orientado al tránsito en Odenton y Aberdeen, así como la expansión del corredor de carga del túnel Howard Street de la Administración Portuaria de Maryland, los carriles de peaje expresos I-95 de la Autoridad de Transporte de Maryland desde White Marsh hasta Bel Air y la conexión de la Línea Roja de la Administración de Tránsito de Maryland a través de Baltimore.
"Impulsar la conectividad en todos los modos de viaje, mejorar los resultados ambientales y aumentar la seguridad para todos los usuarios son aspectos importantes de este TIP", dijo Todd Lang, Director de Planificación del Transporte del Consejo Metropolitano de Baltimore, la agencia que dota de personal y apoya a la BRTB. "Estos proyectos ayudarán a hacer avanzar la red de transporte de nuestra región".
El TIP 2025-2028 incluye alrededor de $2.3 mil millones para la preservación y expansión de carreteras, $1.28 mil millones para la preservación y expansión del tránsito y los trenes de cercanías, $463 millones para los puertos y $480 millones para reducciones de emisiones, mejoras de seguridad y otros gastos. El apoyo de agencias federales representa aproximadamente $2.8 mil millones de estos fondos, mientras que las agencias estatales y locales aportan $1.24 mil millones y los ingresos por peajes cubren $490 millones.
En particular, las inversiones en infraestructura para bicicletas y peatones provienen de muchas categorías, en particular la financiación para la preservación y expansión de carreteras. Este TIP también incluye fondos récord para el tránsito público en toda la región, lo que representa todos los proyectos de tránsito público solicitados por las agencias locales y estatales.
El borrador del TIP también incluye una Determinación de Conformidad de la Calidad del Aire, que evalúa que los proyectos en el TIP no retrasarán el progreso de la región de Baltimore hacia el cumplimiento de los estándares nacionales de calidad del aire.
Puede obtener más información sobre el borrador del TIP 2025-2028 y la Determinación de conformidad de la calidad del aire asociada a través de publicinput.com/BRTB-TIP.
La BRTB solicita al público que complete una breve encuesta sobre el borrador del TIP y agradece los comentarios abiertos sobre los proyectos o el proceso de planificación. La BRTB también organizará dos reuniones virtuales para que los participantes obtengan más información y hagan preguntas o comentarios. Ambas reuniones tendrán lugar el lunes 10 de junio, una a las 12 horas y uno a las 6:30.
Las formas de comentar incluyen:
- En línea a través de una breve encuesta en publicinput.com/BRTB-TIP
- Enviando un correo electrónico a BRTB-TIP@publicinput.com
- Enviar mensaje de texto con la palabra clave "BRTB-TIP" al 73224
- Dejar un mensaje de voz gratis al 855-925-2801x10279
- Llegando a @BaltoMetroCo en las redes sociales con #BRTBListens
- Unirse a una reunión pública virtual el lunes 10 de junio a las 12 p.m. o 6:30
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El Consejo Metropolitano de Baltimore proporciona un foro regional para que los miembros, socios estatales y locales identifiquen intereses mutuos y colaboren en estrategias, planes y programas que ayuden a mejorar la vitalidad económica y la calidad de vida para todos.
BMC opera sus programas y servicios sin distinción de raza, color u origen nacional de acuerdo con el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964 y otras leyes aplicables. Se pueden brindar servicios apropiados a personas calificadas con discapacidades o aquellos que necesitan asistencia lingüística que presenten una solicitud al menos siete días antes de una reunión. Llame al 410-732-0500. Marque 7-1-1 o 800-735-2258 para iniciar una llamada TTY a través de Maryland Relay. Si necesita información del Título VI en español, llame al 410-732-0500.
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BALTIMORE, MD (Thursday, May 16, 2024) – The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) is seeking feedback on a draft transportation investment plan which anticipates $4.52 billion for projects throughout the Baltimore region. A comment period on the draft closes June 17, and includes two virtual public meetings on June 10.
Known formally as the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the plan includes funding for 162 bicycle, pedestrian, transit, bridge, highway and freight projects that BRTB members tapped as priorities for the 2025-2028 planning window.
Key among these are safety improvements at dozens of intersections in Baltimore City, bridge repairs or replacements in Baltimore and Carroll Counties, expansions along Snowden River Parkway in Columbia and transit-oriented development in Odenton and Aberdeen, as well as the Maryland Port Administration’s Howard Street Tunnel freight corridor expansion, the Maryland Transportation Authority’s I-95 Express Toll Lanes from White Marsh to Bel Air and the Maryland Transit Administration’s Red Line connection across Baltimore.
“Boosting connectivity across modes of travel, improving environmental outcomes and increasing safety for all users are important threads in this TIP,” said Todd Lang, Director of Transportation Planning at Baltimore Metropolitan Council, the agency that staffs and supports the BRTB. “These projects will help move our region’s transportation network forward.”
The 2025-2028 TIP includes about $2.3 billion for highway preservation and expansion, $1.28 billion for transit and commuter rail preservation and expansion, $463 million for the ports and $480 million for emissions reductions, safety improvements and other spending. Support from federal agencies accounts for about $2.8 billion of this funding, with state and local agencies providing $1.24 billion and toll revenues covering $490 million.
Notably, investments in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure are drawn from many categories, particularly the funding for highway preservation and expansion. This TIP also includes record funding for transit throughout the region, accounting for all of the transit projects requested by local and state agencies.
The draft TIP also includes an Air Quality Conformity Determination, which assesses that the projects in the TIP will not delay the Baltimore region’s progress toward meeting national air quality standards.
You can learn more about the draft 2025-2028 TIP and associated Air Quality Conformity Determination via publicinput.com/BRTB-TIP.
The BRTB is asking members of the public to complete a brief survey on the draft TIP, and welcomes open-ended comments on the projects or planning process. The BRTB will also host two virtual meetings for participants to learn more and ask questions or make comments. Both meetings will take place on Monday, June 10, one at 12 p.m. and one at 6:30.
Ways to comment include:
- Online via a short survey at publicinput.com/BRTB-TIP
- Sending an email to BRTB-TIP@publicinput.com
- Texting keyword ‘BRTB-TIP’ to 73224
- Leaving a voicemail toll-free via 855-925-2801x10279
- Reaching @BaltoMetroCo on social media with #BRTBListens
- Joining a virtual public meeting on Monday, June 10 at 12 p.m. or 6:30
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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.
Opciones de senderos para revisión en el segmento Stoney Run de Patapsco Regional Greenway
BALTIMORE, MD (lunes 6 de mayo de 2024) – El Consejo Metropolitano de Baltimore (BMC) comparte cuatro opciones para un segmento de sendero de cuatro millas que conecta Elkridge Main Street con BWI Trail en Stoney Run Road. Un período de comentarios públicos sobre los planes se cerrará el 5 de junio de 2024 e incluirá una reunión en la sucursal Linthicum de la biblioteca pública del condado de Anne Arundel el 22 de mayo a las 6 p.m.
BMC compartió una encuesta inicial para recopilar comentarios del público sobre el sendero propuesto a principios de este año y encontró que el 97 por ciento de los encuestados apoyaban el proyecto. De los 100 encuestados, el 91 por ciento dijo que usaría el sendero para recreación o ejercicio, 39 anticipó usar el sendero para eventos como carreras de bicicletas, el 36 por ciento lo usaría para observar la vida silvestre y el 24 por ciento esperaba usar el sendero para viajar al trabajo o la escuela.
El sendero será parte de Patapsco Regional Greenway (PRG), un sendero de uso compartido previsto de 40 millas que conectará el puerto interior de Baltimore con Sykesville en el condado de Carroll a lo largo del valle de Patapsco. El sendero se conectará con otro segmento en desarrollo del PRG en Elkridge Main Street y se extenderá hacia el sur para conectarse con el sendero BWI existente, ampliando las conexiones disponibles para ciclistas, peatones, jinetes y otros usuarios.
BMC está colaborando con el condado de Anne Arundel, el condado de Howard y el Departamento de Recursos Naturales de Maryland para desarrollar planes para el sendero.
Después de compartir estos diseños más detallados para su revisión, el equipo del proyecto desarrollará una única "alineación preferida" basada en los comentarios del público y el análisis técnico. A finales de este año se compartirá un informe sobre la alineación preferida para revisión pública. Estos períodos de comentarios buscan garantizar que los comentarios de los miembros de las comunidades cercanas se consideren en cada etapa de la planificación.
Obtenga más información sobre el proyecto y cómo comentar en publicinput.com/prg.
Cualquiera que desee discutir el proyecto con más detalle puede unirse a una reunión pública en la sucursal Linthicum de la biblioteca pública del condado de Anne Arundel el miércoles 22 de mayo de 6 a 8 p.m. El aparcamiento está disponible en el sitio. La ubicación también es accesible al transporte público a través del tren ligero MTA en Linthicum. Cualquiera que no pueda asistir puede ver los materiales de la reunión a través de publicinput.com/prg.
Las formas de comentar incluyen:
- En línea en publicinput.com/prg
- Correo electrónico prgstoneyrun@publicinput.com
- Envíe la palabra clave "PRGStoneyRun" al 73224
- Llame gratis al 855-925-2801 x 1247 y deje un mensaje de voz
- Llegue a @BaltoMetroCo en las redes sociales con #BRTBListens
- Únase a nuestra reunión pública el miércoles 22 de mayo de 6 a 8 en la sucursal de Linthicum de la biblioteca pública del condado de Anne Arundel, 400 Shipley Road, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Un período de comentarios públicos sobre los planes se cerrará el 5 de junio de 2024 e incluirá una reunión en la sucursal Linthicum de la biblioteca pública del condado de Anne Arundel el 22 de mayo a las 6 p.m.
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El Consejo Metropolitano de Baltimore proporciona un foro regional para que los miembros, socios estatales y locales identifiquen intereses mutuos y colaboren en estrategias, planes y programas que ayuden a mejorar la vitalidad económica y la calidad de vida para todos.
BMC opera sus programas y servicios sin distinción de raza, color u origen nacional de acuerdo con el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964 y otras leyes aplicables. Se pueden brindar servicios apropiados a personas calificadas con discapacidades o aquellos que necesitan asistencia lingüística que presenten una solicitud al menos siete días antes de una reunión. Llame al 410-732-0500. Marque 7-1-1 o 800-735-2258 para iniciar una llamada TTY a través de Maryland Relay. Si necesita información del Título VI en español, llame al 410-732-0500.
