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In this issue:
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Accepting Applications: Citizens
Advisory Committee
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New Bicycle Commuter Resource
Guide Now Available
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September 15: Transform Baltimore
Charrette
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Find Out Your Area's Top
Transportation Priorities at MDOT Tour Meetings
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BRTB to Consider Red Line Locally
Preferred Alternative
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World Car Free Day is September
22 - Give It A Try!
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B'more Involved: Get In On These
Great Events
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| ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS : CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
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A great way to B'more Involved!
Applications Due September 22 |
 The Baltimore
Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) is currently seeking volunteers
representing a diverse cross section of area residents and interest groups for
participation on the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).
Members of the public with
experience related to commercial transportation (freight, trucking, cabs, etc);
highway contractors; carpoolers and/or single-occupant vehicle commuters;
individuals who are transit-dependent or organizations who serve
transit-dependent populations are specifically encouraged to apply.
The
primary role of the Citizens Advisory Committee will be to enhance citizen and
public involvement in the transportation planning process by providing input on
key regional planning activities, as well as assisting in outreach to
communities throughout the region. Additionally, members will receive regular
updates on the planning process and be able to discuss planning issues with
staff of the Metropolitan Planning Organization and representatives of the BRTB.
The CAC is an appointed
committee of the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board. New members will serve
a three-year term, starting in January 2010. Additional 1 and 2 year terms may
also be available.
To apply to serve on the CAC, please download an
application using the link below and return via e-mail, fax, or mail (details on
application). The deadline for applications has been extended to 4:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, September 22, 2009.
>>> Download an application today |
| NEW
BICYCLE COMMUTER RESOURCE GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE |
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Guide for employees and employers available in print and for download online |
  Cycling is a healthy, clean,
economical and fun way to get to work!
If you are an employee
interested in commuting by bike, download our Bicycle Commuter Guide for the
Baltimore Region and find out how you can get ready to ride safely to work.
Details include rules of the road, how to outfit your bike, and great places to
ride.
We've also got a great companion guide - Employer Guide
to Bicycle Commuting: Establishing a Bike-friendly Workplace for your Baltimore
region Employees - for employers in the region who want to become a bicycle
friendly employer. Included in this guide are some great tips on how to
encourage employees to commute by bike, providing bicycle facilities, and
details on the Bicycle Commuter Act and tax incentives for employees.
Print copies are available at
the Baltimore Metropolitan Council offices, as well as at local planning
offices, community organizations, and bicycle shops.
You can also download your copy
now using the link below!
>>> Get your free copy of the Bicycle Commuter Resource Guide |
| SEPTEMBER 15: TRANSFORM BALTIMORE CHARRETTE
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Work session will allow members of the public to share their thoughts |
 Help develop new zoning
code for downtown Baltimore at TransForm Baltimore: Downtown Form-Based
Zoning Charrette on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 from 12 to 2 p.m.
at the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore's offices (217 N. Charles St).
This will be an opportunity to
roll up your sleeves and offer your input on the details of design guidelines
and other regulations for downtown Baltimore. Email mpaull@dpob.org with
questions about this workshop.
Download the draft Code outline
at the Transform Baltimore web site or submit your comments on the draft.
>>> Share your thoughts online at TransformBaltimore.net |
| FIND OUT
YOUR AREA'S TOP TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES |
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Learn more starting September 17 at MDOT Annual Tour meetings |
 As part of the
development of the statewide Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP), the MD
Department of Transportation (MDOT) visits each jurisdiction in the state for an
annual meeting. This series of meetings is also known as the Annual Tour.
The CTP presents the detailed listings and descriptions of the
capital projects that are proposed for construction, or for development and
evaluation during the next six-year period.
Each year this report is
developed in draft form and presented to every county and Baltimore City during
the fall. Following distribution of the draft document, MDOT representatives
visit each jurisdiction both to present and to receive comments on the plan and
program. Following these meetings, a State Report on Transportation is
prepared in final form for presentation to the General Assembly in January.
Find out what the top transportation priorities are for your
jurisdiction
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Howard County |
September 17 at 7 p.m.
Howard County Board of Education
Board Room
10910 Route 108,
Ellicott City
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Anne Arundel County |
October 5 at 3 p.m.
The Arundel Center
Council Hearing Room
44 Calvert Street, Annapolis
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Carroll County |
October 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Carroll County Office Building
Public Hearing Room, Room 003
225 N. Center Street, Westminster
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Baltimore County |
October 19 at 10:30 a.m.
Old Courthouse
County Council
Chambers, 2nd Floor
400 Washington Avenue, Towson
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Harford County |
November 5 at 2 p.m.
Harford County Council
Chambers
212 S. Bond Street, Bel Air
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Baltimore City |
November 9 at 3 p.m.
Baltimore City Hall
Curran
Conference Room, 4th Floor
100 N Holliday Street, Baltimore |
>>> Get details about the CTP and directions to meetings |
| BRTB
TO CONSIDER RED LINE LOCALLY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE |
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MTA to present Locally Preferred Alternative for BRTB endorsement on September
22 |
 Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley has made his selection of
the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for the Baltimore Red Line transit
project. As part of the regional planning process, the Baltimore Regional
Transportation Board, the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Baltimore
region, will be asked to endorse the preferred local option 4C, a 14-mile,
east-west light rail line operating between Woodlawn to the west and the Johns
Hopkins Bayview medical complex to the east.
The meeting to
review and consider approval of the Red Line LPA will be Tuesday,
September 22, 2009 at 9 a.m. at the offices of the Baltimore
Metropolitan Council. For directions and the agenda, visit the BMC web site.
>>> Find out more about the Red Line
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| WORLD CAR FREE DAY IS SEPTEMBER 22 - GIVE IT A TRY!
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Find out how you can join others around the world for the 2009 Car Free Day |
 Every year on
September 22nd, people from around the world get together to
celebrate World Car Free Day.
The purpose of the Car Free Day is to encourage motorists to give up
their car for a day and try another way to get around - like walking, biking, or
taking transit.
If you've ever wanted to try walking or biking or taking transit to work,
this is a great opportunity!
To find out how you can get around the Baltimore region car-free, check out
our Commuter Options section on the BMC web site using the link below.
This section of the site includes a wealth of information on biking to work,
pedestrian safety, transit options in all jurisdictions, ridesharing, and
teleworking.
>>> Find out your commuter options and go car free for a day! |
| B'MORE
INVOLVED: GET IN ON THESE GREAT EVENTS |
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Check out these great upcoming activities and events |
 Save-A-Limb Ride &
Festival - Sunday, September 13
On Sunday, September 13th, ride to
help patients with limb or joint deformities for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore's
4th annual Save-A-Limb Ride. Riders will have three options: Metric
Century, 30-mile and 6-mile Family Fun Ride, followed by a community day
complete with picnic, kids games, a petting zoo and more!
www.savealimbride.org
National Public Lands Day - Saturday, September 26
 Be sure to register for National Public Lands Day (NPLD)
on Saturday, September 26, 2009. NPLD presents a great educational
opportunity to learn about and actively improve the natural resources
on America's public lands. Last year, 120,000 volunteers built trails
and bridges, removed trash and invasive plants, and planted over 1.6 million
trees.
www.publiclandsday.org
 Tour Du Port - Sunday,
October 4
Join thousands of riders at Baltimore's Canton Waterfront
Park to kick off the 16th Annual Tour du Port on Sunday, October 4, 2009!
Routes range from a 12 mile ride to a new 1/2 Century 50 mile ride! The Tour
route travels through many historic neighborhoods, waterfront areas and parks.
This fully supported Tour includes lunch, refreshments at rest stops, a map, and
a post-ride celebration at the Tour's end. The Tour is One Less Car's annual
fundraiser - all fees go directly to advancing the programs and advocacy efforts
of One Less Car, a non-profit organization dedicated to walking, bicycling and
mass transit in Maryland. Register in advance.
www.onelesscar.org
Annapolis Senior Forum -
Wednesday, October 7
 The City of Annapolis
Commission on Aging will host its Sixth Senior Forum on Wednesday, October 7th
from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Annapolis Senior Center Wiley H. Bates
Heritage Park (119 South Villa Avenue, Annapolis). The purpose of the Forum is
to provide seniors with resources on topics such as healthcare, continuing care,
medical products/services and legal advocacy, Alzheimer disease, Senior Center
services, housing, assisted living, and finances. For more information, contact
the Office of Youth and Community Affairs at 410-280-1462 or use the link below
for schedule, transportation information, and more.
www.ci.annapolis.md.us/info.asp?page=1362
Make Your
Voice Heard Senior Advocacy Training - Wednesday, October 7
On Wednesday,
October 7th, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Howard County Commission On Aging,
along with the Maryland Commission on Aging and the Howard County Office on
Aging, will sponsor an advocacy training. This training will provide
individuals interested in supporting and advocating for senior programs and
services with information on the legislative and budget processes and tips for
effective advocacy. The cost for the program is $8 and includes lunch.
Space is limited to the first 40 registrants. Register by October 2nd by
contacting the Howard County Commission on Aging at coa@howardcountymd.gov or
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| IN
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Recent
Articles, Events, and Links of Interest
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Monica Haines Benkhedda
Baltimore Metropolitan
Council
410-732-0500 x1047
mhaines@baltometro.org
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