In an effort to get butts in the seats and show off its expanding, revitalized city bus system, the state is offering two weeks of free bus, light rail and Metro rides in Baltimore starting June 18.
Tag: transit
Union Calls for Subway Shutdown in Baltimore
The MTA is already planning to shut down part of the subway in Baltimore for weeks of repairs later this month. But the union that represents transit workers says the whole system needs attention.
Part of Baltimore’s Subway Will Close for 24 Days of Repairs
The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is preparing for critical maintenance work that will partially shut down the Metro Subway system for 24 days this summer, and officials are urging riders to plan ahead and use free shuttle bus service to help get them where they need to go.
Light Rail, Bus, Car Collide Downtown
Baltimore’s recent transit crash was no longer figurative on Monday. A train, a bus and a car all collided on Howard Street.
Red Line Alternative Shopped to Republicans
The Republican wave that swept both D.C. and Maryland in the November elections appears poised to at least reroute Baltimore’s plans to build a new east-west commuter rail. The proposed Red Line, which would run from Rosemont through downtown, Fell’s Point and Canton to Bayview Hospital, is currently projected to cost about $2 billion to build.
Wednesday Links: Could Towson Become a Destination?; Baltimore Teacher Denies Sex Allegations; Ravens, Ravens, Ravens; and More
Baltimore County hopes to make Towson a destination – Baltimore Sun
Baltimore teacher accused of sex with student denies allegations – Baltimore Sun
Maryland transportation funding to fall short, state analyst says – Baltimore Business Journal
Ravens-Patriots game will get Super Bowl coverage, CBS brass says – Baltimore Sun
Crazed Ravens fan’s video goes viral – Baltimore Sun
Pizza the Color of Ravens’ Purple? It’s Coming to a Food Court Near You. – Bmore Media
