The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) are working with Baltimore City and Baltimore County to determine the best alternatives to serve passengers traveling between Towson and Downtown Baltimore.
The North-South Corridor Study is part of the Central Maryland Regional Transit Plan (RTP), a project identifying 30 transit corridors, including places that show a strong demand for transit or could have a stronger transit system.
The corridor study will help determine what combination of bus, light rail, heavy rail, and commuter rail best fit the community; where stops and stations should be located and how close should be to each other; what operating hours and frequency should be; and what types of physical improvements need to be made.
Metro, light rail, and bus rapid transit are currently being used. But MDOT MTA is requesting the public’s feedback on seven potential alternatives to move forward with a new phase in transportation.
The online survey is available now through Nov. 7. There will also be a virtual meeting Oct. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m.
The public feedback, in conjunction with state partners, will be used to “set corridor-specific goals and objectives to evaluate potential routes, modes, and service characteristics,” officials said.
A study for the East-West Corridor was performed, regarding transit alternatives between Bayview and Ellicott City. That public comment period ended Aug. 1, but residents can explore those alternatives here.
MDOT officials have concluded that offering transportation between Towson and Downtown could expand access to jobs and services, support economic growth, support sustainability goals, and have other benefits.
Once the alternatives are narrowed down, the project can move forward with engineering/environmental feedback and funding assistance.
To complete the survey or register for the virtual public meeting visit www.rtpcorridors.com.
