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| IMAGINE
2060: VISUALIZE WHAT COULD BE |
| Take the imagine 2060
online survey or share with a friend. |
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The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board would like to thank
all members of the public who came out to public workshops in April and May.
BRTB members are now planning for additional meetings in June. Stay tuned for
additional details, coming soon!
Today, the BRTB would like to hear your voice through the
imagine 2060 online survey. It will only take a few minutes to complete and
your input will be used as the BRTB moves forward in the process to imagine what
we want for the region in 50 years.
If you've already completed the survey, please use the links below
to share with others or forward to a friend, coworker, neighbor, or your local
community association.
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| BIKE TO WORK DAY IS
FRIDAY! REGISTRATION CLOSES SOON |
| Register by Thursday at
noon to Bike to Work on Friday, May 21st - A great way to meet other cyclists,
win prizes, and do your share for clean air! |
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The 13th annual Bike to Work Day, sponsored by the Baltimore Metropolitan
Council, will be celebrated at rallies across the Baltimore region this
Friday, May 21:
- Anne Arundel County/Annapolis
- Baltimore City
- War Memorial Plaza at City Hall
- Johns Hopkins University - Homewood Campus
- College of Notre Dame of Maryland
- Montgomery Park (MD Department of the Environment)
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Morgan State University
- Baltimore County
- Courthouse Square, Towson
- Carroll County
- Harford County
- Howard County
Register and Ride!
Nearly 1,200 people have registered to ride in the Baltimore region! Sign
up today and attend a local rally to receive a free t-shirt, a Bicycle Commuter
Guide for Employees and Employers, and be entered to win prizes - including a
folding bike!
Never biked to work? No problem!
Join a convoy and ride with a group. Right now, over 15 convoys are
planned. You can also visit the Bike to Work Day web site to get safety and
bike maintenance tips.
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| HOWARD
TRANSIT PROPOSES CUTS - PUBLIC MEETING MAY 25 |
| Proposed changes
include elimination of several routes, increase in
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 The Howard County Public Transportation Board will hold a
public meeting and accept comments on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 7 p.m. in
the Ascend One Building, Tyson Room, 8930 Stanford Boulevard, Columbia regarding
changes to Howard Transit and HT Ride Services.
The Proposed
Service and Fare Changes include:
- Eliminate Fixed Route service on the Yellow Express
Route
- Eliminate Fixed Route service on the Red Express
Route
- Eliminate Fixed Route service on the Blue Route
- Eliminate Sunday service for both Fixed Route and
Paratransit systems
- Increase Fixed Route fare from $1.50 to $2.00
- Increase Fixed Route reduced fare from $0.50 to
$1.00
- Change Paratransit fare to $2.50 for all passengers
Comments will also be accepted in writing through June
25, 2010.
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| OPEN FOR
PUBLIC REVIEW |
Let the BRTB know
what you think about these proposed plans and
programs
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 2011 - 2014 Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
and Air Quality Report (May 21 - June 22)
Just over $1 billion in
transportation projects are being proposed, of which approximately 61% are for
highway and bridge preservation. Projects that will benefit biking and walking
include: North Avenue Streetscape, improvements to the neighborhood around the
West Baltimore MARC station, and the reconstruction, with bike compatible
features, of the US 40 bridge over the Patapsco River and US 1 bridge over the
Little Gunpowder Falls.
Let the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) know what you think
about these proposed projects. In addition, an air quality report regarding the
impact of the proposed projects on the Baltimore region is also available for
review and comment.
The public review and comment
period opens Friday, May 21 and comments are welcome through Tuesday, June 22.
 Draft FY 2011 Goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (May 17 -
June 16)The BRTB recently adopted a Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE) policy when using federal funds to implement certain
transportation activities in the Unified Planning Work Program. Now, the BRTB is
releasing a proposed participation goal of 20% for FY 2011. Comments are welcome
through Wednesday, June 16. >> See what's new in public review or submit a
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| B'MORE
INVOLVED: CELEBRATE BIKE MONTH! |
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May is National
Bike Month & Clean Commute Month. Celebrate with others in the
region! |
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 First Baltimore Bike Map - Order your free
copy!
The 1st Baltimore Bike Map is here! The map includes
existing and upcoming bike routes, as well as information on safe cycling,
securing your bike, taking your bike on transit, and more. FREE! Call
410-396-6856 to order or visit the link below to download soon.
www.baltimorecity.gov/bike
Annapolis Bike Map Now Available!
The City of Annapolis is pleased to release its new bicycle map, helping
cyclists navigate Annapolis. On the map, you will find local attractions, scenic
routes, Maryland bike laws, how to take your bike on Annapolis buses, local
bicycle tours and much, much more. You can pick up the map at City Hall, Capital
Bicycle on Chinquapin Round Road, Bike Doctor on Jennifer Road or at the
Conference and Visitors Bureau on West Street. Area cyclists can also get a
copy at the Bike To Work Day rally at City Dock from 7 to 8:45 a.m.
www.annapolis.gov
New Baltimore Bicycle Alliance Happy Hour -
Thursday, May 20
Join One Less Car to kick-off the new Baltimore Bicycle
Alliance from 5:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 20 at Kooper's Tavern (1702 Thames
Street in historic Fell's Point). Meet other cyclists, advocates, and learn more
about OLC's Baltimore Bicycle Alliance.
Clean Cars for Clean Air Clinics - Wednesday,
May 26
 Motor vehicles are a significant source of the emissions that
pollute our region's air. Individual maintenance and driving habits can make a
big difference in how much a vehicle pollutes, so it is important to keep up
with basic preventive measures - ensuring fluids are changed regularly, engines
are tuned properly, worn belts are replaced, and tires are inflated to the
correct pressure.
That is why the Maryland Department of the
Environment and the Baltimore Metropolitan Council have teamed up with local
automotive technicians to offer Clean Cars for Clean Air Clinics. Get your
vehicle inspected for FREE on Wednesday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to Noon at McFaul
Senior Center (525 West McPhail Road in Bel Air) or from 2 to 4 p.m. at the
Edgewood Senior Center (1000 Gateway Road in Edgewood).
www.cleancommutemonth.com
 Tour Dem Parks, Hon! - Sunday, June 13
The
annual Tour Dem Parks bike ride takes locals and visitors through Baltimore's
parks and neighborhoods. Riders get an up-close view of parks like Carroll,
Patterson, Clifton and Druid Hill, as well as some quietly tucked away gems.
Participants choose from 4 routes: 14 miles - the family ride on the Gwynn's
Falls Trail, 25 miles, 35 miles, or a metric century (64 miles). The Tour is
followed by a relaxed barbecue with live music. Proceeds are donated to groups
and non-profit organizations affiliated with parks, greening, and bicycling.
Free t-shirt for everybody who registers by May 31, 2010!
www.tourdemparks.org
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| IN THE NEWS AND LINKS OF
INTEREST |
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Monica Haines Benkhedda
Public
Involvement Coordinator
410-732-0500 x1047
mhaines@baltometro.org
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