At the May 2008 BRTB meeting, the BRTB Nominating Committee recommended the current slate of officers remain for FY 2009. The Board will take formal action on this recommendation.

A joint federal (Federal Highway and Federal Transit Administrations) certification review of the transportation planning process in the Baltimore metropolitan area will be held between June 23-25. Members of the federal team, as well as BMC staff, will brief the Board on the topics planned for discussion and summarize the highlights of day 1 of this 3-day event. An opportunity for public input is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. at the offices of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council.

BMC staff will present a snapshot of single-family home sales in the Baltimore metropolitan area between 2006-2008. Although sales have slowed, housing costs still present a challenge for many buyers.

A representative of the CAC will present a set of resolutions endorsed by the CAC that request various actions be undertaken by the BRTB. These resolutions focus on such topics as amending the regional long-range plan, initiating a planning process for a new regional transportation plan, public participation and the 2009-2012 TIP.

10. STATUS REPORT ON THE RED LINE TRANSIT PROJECT (10 Minutes)

A representative of the Maryland Transit Administration will brief the Board on the status and activities of the Red Line. MTA is planning to submit a Draft Environmental Impact Statement to the Federal Transit Administration in the coming months.

BMC staff will provide a status report on the projects recommended for FY 2008 CMAQ funding. (5 Minutes)

Baltimore County will present the focus of a multi-modal plan that seeks to enhance the walkability and pedestrian environment of the Towson Business District.