BRTB Seeks Comments on Plans to Improve Transportation

August 20, 2010 (Baltimore, MD) – The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) is currently seeking public comments on plans to improve pedestrian safety, expand Charm City Circulator service, and improve access to transportation for seniors, the disabled and low-income individuals through Tuesday, September 14.

Baltimore City has submitted two new projects for inclusion in the 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program. These projects, totaling $2.7 million, will improve pedestrian safety in Westport and add hybrid buses to Fort McHenry.

• The Kent Street Transit Plaza and Pedestrian Corridor Project will expand bus ridership and safe access to the existing light rail system through design and construction of the Kent Street Plaza and Pedestrian Corridor from the Westport Light Rail Station to Annapolis Road.
   
• The Transit Vehicle Purchases Project will add hybrid-electric buses to the Charm City Circulator to extend service to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.
   

The BRTB is also seeking comments on a Draft Update to the 2007 Baltimore Area Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan. The purpose of the plan is to improve access to transportation for seniors, the disabled and low-income individuals.

This draft update was developed by performing a “gaps in service” assessment through a public survey, meetings with a regional coordinated planning committee, and a review of local transit development plans.

Changes to the 2007 Plan must be completed prior to the FY 2012 & FY 2013 Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom grant solicitation that is expected to be issued by the end of September 2010. Projects selected for these grants must be derived from the Coordinated Plan.

The public review period for both of these documents run held through Tuesday, September 14, 2010.

The BRTB will also host a public meeting to accept comments and answer questions on Tuesday, August 31, from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. at the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, 2700 Lighthouse Point East, Suite 310, Baltimore, MD 21224.

Comments may also be submitted at the BRTB meeting on Tuesday, September 28 at 9:00 a.m..

To share your thoughts and ideas, submit all comments in writing to the address, fax, e-mail, or web address listed below:

The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board
2700 Lighthouse Point East, Suite 310
Baltimore, MD 21224
Fax: 410-732-8248
E-mail: comments@baltometro.org 
Web: www.baltometro.org/bboard

Comments must be received no later than 3 days after the close of the comment period.

For more information contact Monica Haines Benkhedda at mhaines@baltometro.org or 410-732-0500 x1047.

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The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) is the federally-recognized Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for transportation in the Baltimore region. The Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) staff provides technical and staff support to the BRTB. BMC is the organization of the region’s elected executives who are committed to identifying regional interests and developing collaborative strategies, plans and programs which will improve the quality of life and economic vitality throughout the region.

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Last Updated on Friday, 08 April 2011 10:06