MD Moves - A Freight News Monthly
 
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In This Issue - August 2008
Join us at the next Freight Movement Task Force mtg
Fuel Prices for the week of August 18, 2008.
$340 Million For Transit. How Would You Spend It?
2 Billion Tax Dollars....Where Is It Going?
Openings for New Citizens Advisory Committee Members
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Maryland Moves: A Freight News Monthly shares and provides links to monthly announcements and news highlights regarding transportation-related freight issues both regionally and nationally.
 
Freight Movement Task Force Meeting

BRTB logo The Freight Movement Task Force is an Advisory Group to the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board.

Our next Freight Movement Task Force meeting will take place on Thursday, November 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Baltimore Metropolitan Council offices.

Fuel Prices for the week of August 18, 2008
 
The Department of Energy provides weekly updates on fuel prices at the gas pump.  Here are some highlights from August 18, 2008.
 
U.S. Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Prices, 08-18-08
$340 Million For Transit.  How Would You Spend It?
BRTB Seeking Public Input
Transportation Outlook 2035When the Maryland General Assembly passed a revenue enhancement package during the recent special session, it left the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) with a problem we'd all like to have - what to do with an extra $340 million.

In response to public input and amid concerns about escalating costs, the BRTB has determined that the additional $340 million in funds for capital expansion should be directed toward a combination of short- and long-term transit projects.

Now the BRTB is looking to the region's citizens for advice on what kinds of transit projects the public would like funded.  What kinds of transit projects would you like to see?  Green Line? Hybrid buses? Transit shelters? Real time travel information? Dedicated bus lanes?

The public input period will run from August 1 through September 2.   Click on the link below to download a worksheet and questionnaire and send by mail, fax, or e-mail.

You may submit written comments to Monica Haines at 2700 Lighthouse Point East, Suite 310, Baltimore, MD 21224; by fax to 410-732-8248; by e-mail to comments@baltometro.org, or online using our comment form.  Written comments must be received no later than September 5.

For more information contact Monica Haines at 410-732-0500 x1047 or mhaines@baltometro.org.

>> Share your ideas about how to spend the $340 million for transit

2 Billion Tax Dollars.  Where Is It Going?
BRTB Invites the Public to Submit Comments on Proposed Transportation Projects

2 billion tax dollars. Where is it going?  Find out more at baltometro.org2 billion tax dollars. Where is it going? Find out more at www.baltometro.org. Over $2 billion dollars worth of transportation projects and improvements are being proposed in a new draft transportation program, released for review by the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board.

The final draft of the 2009-2012 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Baltimore region contains a list of transportation priorities and projects for which federal funding will be requested over the next 4 years.

Join us at a Public Meeting
A public meeting on the Final Draft 2009-2012 Transportation Improvement Program and the Draft Air Quality Conformity Determination will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Baltimore Metropolitan Council.

The public is invited to review and comment on the final draft list of projects submitted for the FY 2009-2012 Transportation Improvement Program.

>> Learn more or submit a comment
 

Openings for New Citizens Advisory Committee Members
Several slots opening up for January 2009 term

Join the CAC! 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).  Freight is important to Baltimore; representatives involved in freight are encouraged to respond.

The primary role of the Citizens Advisory Committee is to enhance citizen and public involvement in the transportation planning process.  
 
Additionally, members will receive regular updates on the planning process and be able to discuss planning issues.

The CAC is an appointed committee of the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board.  Members will serve a three-year term, starting in January 2009.

For more information or to apply to serve on the CAC, contact Monica Haines at mhaines@baltometro.org or 410-732-0500 x1047 or click on the link below to download an application.

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Jody McCullough
Baltimore Metropolitan Council

410-732-0500 x1049

jmccullough@baltometro.org

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