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July 2007 |
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The following news "briefs" highlight recent news regarding transportation-related environmental issues, primarily air quality, affecting the Baltimore region. Please note that this brief is not all inclusive of the variety and magnitude of activities in the region. It is intended for informational purposes only; refer to the source, guidance, or program for additional information.
The BRTB has released the Draft Plan for Transportation Outlook 2035 for public review and comment. Transportation Outlook 2035 is a long- range transportation plan for the Baltimore region. It serves as a multi-modal blueprint for the Baltimore area by identifying the ways the region plans to invest in the transportation system over the next few decades. You may download a copy from the BMC web site. Hard copies of the draft plan will be available for review at key local public libraries or at any jurisdiction's planning office soon. During the comment period (July 3 through August 29, 2007) a series of public meetings will be held throughout the region. These meetings will allow members of the public to learn more about the draft plan and share their thoughts.
According to a June 28th EPA article, Duke Realty, the development company that purchased the old GM assembly plant in southeast Baltimore, is recycling old plant parts as a way to protect the environment. According to the article, "By dismantling the buildings and structures on-site, they chose a waste reduction method which resulted in recycling 96 percent of all non-hazardous building materials." The site of the former plant will be developed into a business park called the Chesapeake Commerce Center. For more information on the Chesapeake Commerce Center, visit the web site of Duke Realty. | ||||||||||||||||
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