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Serving Anne Arundel, Baltimore,
Carroll, Harford, and Howard Counties and the Cities of
Annapolis and Baltimore. |
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July
31, 2007 |
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TRANSPORTATION OUTLOOK 2035 DRAFT REVIEW CONTINUES |
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LEARN
HOW TO SAVE WATER AT A RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP |
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OPEN FOR
PUBLIC REVIEW: FINAL DRAFT 2008-2012 TIP |
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HARFORD
COUNTY SEEKS DISABILITIES AWARD NOMINATIONS |
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REPORT ANALYZES THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF SHORT AND
LONG RANGE PLANS ON REGION'S AIR QUALITY |
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ANNAPOLIS CITIZEN COMMITTEE LOOKS AT TRANSPORTATION
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TRANSPORTATION OUTLOOK 2035 DRAFT REVIEW CONTINUES |
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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. |
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The draft
plan for
Transportation Outlook
2035 includes over
$8.7 billion worth of transit, bicycle,
pedestrian, and local road or highway projects. In
addition, for the first time, "management and
operations" projects are included in this list.
These are projects such as
signal timing or real-time
traveler information that help the transportation
system run smoothly and efficiently. |
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Copies of the draft
plan are available for download on the BMC web site
at
www.baltometro.org.
Hard copies are also
available for review at the Regional Information
Center, key public libraries, or at any
jurisdiction's planning office. |
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Learn more at a public
meeting
During the
comment period, 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.
Join us at
one of these upcoming public meetings: |
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Tuesday, July 31,
2007
3 to 8 p.m.
Presentations at 4
and 6 p.m.
Harford County Administration Building
220 South Main St., 2nd fl., Bel Air
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
4 to 8 p.m.
Presentations at 5
and 7 p.m.
County Office Building, 225 N. Center Street, Room
003/004, Westminster
Monday, August 6, 2007
3 to 8 p.m.
Presentation at 7
p.m.
Baltimore County Public Library
320 York Road, Towson |
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Wednesday, August
15, 2007
5 to 8:30 p.m.
Presentations at 6
and 8 p.m.
Charles L. Benton Bldg., Room 346
417 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore
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 |
The public is also
encouraged to share their thoughts about the draft
plan with area elected officials at the August
BRTB meeting.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007
5 p.m. - BRTB meeting with elected officials
Baltimore Metropolitan Council
2700 Lighthouse Point East, #310, Baltimore, MD |
>>> Learn more about
Transportation Outlook 2035 |
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OPEN FOR PUBLIC REVIEW:
FINAL DRAFT 2008-2012 TIP |
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The Baltimore Regional
Transportation Board has released the final draft
of the 2008-2012
Transportation Improvement Program.
The TIP is a list of
transportation priorities and projects that are
requesting federal funding over the next 5 years.
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Examples of projects
listed in this database include:
- Road resurfacing and
bridge repairs, rehabilitation, and painting
- Pedestrian
overpasses near schools and the building of
pedestrian/bicycle trails
- Evaluation of
current traffic command and control systems and the
installation of new traffic signal detection systems
- Funding for the New
Freedom and Job Access and Reverse Commute Programs,
assisting people with disabilities, seniors, and
low-income individuals access to employment and other
opportunities.
The Final Draft 2008-2012 TIP is available online in
PDF format. Print versions are also available at the
Regional Information Center, as well as at a number of
area libraries and
planning offices throughout the region.
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Public Review and Comment
A public review
period will be held from Tuesday, July 31 through Friday, August 31,
2007.
A public meeting on the Final Draft
2008-2012 TIP will be held on
August 21, 2007
from 3 to 7 p.m.
at the BMC’s offices (2700 Lighthouse Point East, Suite 310, Baltimore,
MD 21224). Presentations will be made at 4 and 6 p.m.
Information on the
Final
Draft Air Quality Conformity Determination
and
Transportation Outlook 2035
will also be presented.
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>>> Learn more about the Final Draft 2008-2012 TIP
or submit a comment |
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REPORT ANALYZES THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF SHORT AND LONG
RANGE PLANS ON THE REGION'S AIR QUALITY |
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Baltimore Regional Transportation Board has also
released an air quality report looking at the potential
impact transportation projects could have on the
region's air quality. The Draft Air Quality
Conformity Determination addresses two draft 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 report |
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LEARN
HOW TO SAVE WATER AT A RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP |
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On Tuesday, August
7 from 6 to 8 p.m., the Parks and People
Foundation will host a Rain Barrel Workshop.
Participants of the
workshop will learn how to construct water efficient
rain barrels while learning the most effective ways
to save water. |
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With summer heating up
and rainfall sparse, a rain barrel is an important way
to help conserve water. The barrel prevents water from
running directly into the storm drain, instead
collecting and storing as much rainwater as possible to
be used later to water lawns and gardens. Using a rain
barrel is a first step towards improving water quality
and saving money.
The workshop will be held
at the Parks & People Foundation – Stieff Silver
Building
800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 010 in Baltimore City.
Admission is $50 and includes the barrel and all
necessary materials.
To register, contact
Jaleel Nash at
jaleel.nash@parksandpeople.org
or 410-448-5663 x 103. |
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HARFORD
COUNTY SEEKS DISABILITIES AWARD NOMINATIONS |
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The Harford County
Commission on Disabilities is seeking nominations for
Annual Employment Awards. Nominations may be
submitted by September 12, 2007.
The awards, distributed
at an annual luncheon, provide an occasion to
acknowledge and showcase the talent, drive and
determination by individuals with disabilities, and
honor the businesses and organizations in the community
that work to provide opportunities and open doors.
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Nominations are being
accepted for the following categories:
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For nomination
forms and more information, call 410-638-3373 voice/TTY
or visit the Harford County Department of Community
Services’ Commission on Disabilities web site at
www.harfordcountymd.gov/services/disabilities.
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ANNAPOLIS
CITIZEN COMMITTEE LOOKS AT TRANSPORTATION
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The City of Annapolis
Comprehensive Plan Citizen Advisory Committee will meet
twice this week, to continue its discussions on the
transportation systems in Annapolis. The public is
welcome to attend.
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Wednesday,
August 1 from 6 to
9 p.m.
Topic: Parking and road capacity
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Thursday, August 2
from 6 to 9 p.m.
Topic: Transportation management tools
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Both meetings will
be held at St. Martin's Lutheran Church , 1120 Spa Road.
Agendas and presentation materials can be found on the
City of Annapolis web site at
www.annapolis.gov/info.asp?page=10261
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