After a series of public meetings this summer and hearing from many members of the public, the BRTB has released a revised draft for Transportation Outlook 2035 for public review.
Public involvement is a key part of the transportation planning process and the comments provided valuable assistance to the BRTB as they worked to update the long-range transportation plan for the Baltimore region.
We hope that you will take some time to review the updated draft and let us know what you
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Creating a Balanced Transportation
System
Revised Draft plan includes additional funding for transit projects
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The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board
(BRTB) has released a revised draft of the Executive Summary of Transportation Outlook 2035, the long-range transportation plan for the Baltimore region, as well as an updated Air Quality Conformity Determination, for public review and comment.
Based on significant public input on the need for additional transit and expanded transportation choices, the BRTB reduced the number of highway projects in the draft plan.
These highway projects were deferred and the project funds were shifted into transit.
Specifically, the members of the BRTB agreed to defer six highway projects to provide additional funding toward the MARC Growth and Investment Plan. |
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Previously included for MARC were improvements to the Penn and Camden Lines as well as three
stations.
Also new is the extension of the proposed Red Line to Bayview which has the added benefit of connectivity to one of the proposed MARC stations. Finally, MD 32 (I-70 north to the Carroll County line) has been advanced to 2015.
To learn more download a copy of the revised draft for Transportation Outlook 2035, view our FAQ about changes
at www.baltometro.org or review a copy at your local library or planning office.
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Join us this Thursday at a public meeting to share your thoughts
Public input is a key part of developing Transportation Outlook 2035
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A public review period on the revised draft continues through Tuesday, November 13,
2007.
The activities funded by the BRTB
are supported primarily through federal dollars. Public participation is extremely beneficial in making sound decisions.
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Public Meeting with Planning Staff
A public meeting will be held on:
Thursday, November 1, 2007
6 to 8 p.m.
Baltimore Metropolitan Council
2700 Lighthouse Point East, #310, Baltimore, MD 21224
Share Your Thoughts
To share your thoughts and ideas, please submit all comments in writing to the address below. Comments can also be submitted via the online public comment form. Please send all comments to:
The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board
2700 Lighthouse Point East, Suite 310
Baltimore, MD 21224
Fax: 410-732-8248
e-mail: comments@baltometro.org
All written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. |
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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.org for more details. | |
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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 a revised air quality report looking at the potential impact proposed transportation projects could have on the region's air quality. The Draft Air Quality Conformity Determination addresses two transportation plans: The Revised 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 the revised Transportation Outlook
2035 and the FY 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.
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