In July, the BRTB released the draft plan for Transportation Outlook 2035
for public review. This plan includes over 80 highway, transit, bicycle and
pedestrian projects, worth over $8 billion in 2007 dollars.
Since that time, public meetings have taken place in all six jurisdictions
in the region to provide more information and accept public comment. Two more
meetings remain before the public comment period closes on August 29th. We hope
you will join us for one of these meetings or take the time to comment online!
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The Challenge: Planning for
TomorrowDraft plan includes socio-economic forecasts for 2035
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Planning a transportation system for
generations to come is a complex task. How many people will live here? Where
will they work? What kind of transportation service will they want and need?
Questions like these were considered as part of
the development of the draft plan. Here are a few highlights of what was found:
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- The region can expect job growth of 29% (an
increase of 451,600 jobs), totaling nearly 2 million jobs in 2035. Anne Arundel
County will by far add the greatest number of jobs-157,000 (53% increase), while
Harford County is projected to experience the highest percentage of growth in
employment - growing by 72% with 69,000 new jobs.
These significant
increases are largely the result of the federal Base Realignment and Closure
(BRAC) and other federal government redeployments. Howard County will also see a
large increase in the number of jobs - adding 100,000 new jobs for a 65%
increase.
- By 2035, the region's labor force is expected
to grow by about 198,000. Yet, the number of jobs in the region will reach
451,600. The reason for this huge gap? Baby boomers. Starting in 2010, baby
boomers will start turning 65. By 2035, overhalf a million people in the
Baltimore region will reach retirement age and many of them will leave the
workforce. This expected jobs/labor force imbalance will increase the distance
people will travel for work, as well as produce longer commute times and more
congested roadways.
To learn more
download a copy of the draft plan for
Transportation Outlook 2035 at www.baltometro.org or reviewa copy at your local
library or planning office.
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Share your thoughts at a public meeting
Public input is a key part of developing
Transportation Outlook 2035
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The public review period for the
draft plan for Transportation Outlook 2035 - the next long-range transportation plan for the Baltimore
region - continues through August 29, 2007.
Throughout July and August a
series of public meetings have taken place in each jurisdiction in the
region.These meetings offered members of the public a chance to learn more
about the draft plan and share their thoughts.
Copies of the presentations for
each of these meetings are available on the BMC web site.
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Two additional meetings are
scheduled to take place over the next two weeks.
The first meeting on August 21st
will include information on the two other documents also open for public
review:The Final Draft 2008-2012 Transportation Improvement Program and the
Draft Air Quality Determination.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
3 to 7 p.m.
Presentations at 4 and 6 p.m.
Baltimore Metropolitan Council
2700
Lighthouse Point East, #310, Baltimore, MD 21224
The second meeting is the annual
BRTB meeting with elected officials. Members of the public are encouraged to
attend this meeting to share their thoughts with area leaders. Testimony will
be accepted during this meeting. [View the BRTB Public Testimony Rules and Procedures]
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
5 p.m. - BRTB meeting with elected officials
Baltimore Metropolitan
Council
2700 Lighthouse Point East, #310, Baltimore, MD
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Let us know what you think! |
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Sharing your
thoughts and ideas is easy! Simply visit our public comment
form and post your comments.
Comments may also be submitted at a public meeting or by mail,
e-mail, or fax. Visit www.baltometro.orgfor more
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Clearing the Air
This air quality report looks at the impact of transportation
projects on region's air quality |
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The Baltimore Regional
Transportation Board (BRTB) has also released an air quality report looking at
the potential impact various transportation projects could have on the region's
air quality. The Draft Air Quality Conformity Determination addresses two
transportation plans, also out for public review: The Draft Plan for
Transportation Outlook 2035 and the Final Draft FY 2008-2012 Transportation
Improvement Program.
This report concludes that
implementation of the projects in Transportation Outlook 2035 and the 2008-2012
TIP does not worsen the region's air quality or delay the timely attainment of
national ambient air quality standards. The factors addressed in the conformity
determination include ozone, fine particulate matter, and carbon monoxide.
>>> Learn more or download a copy of the air quality
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