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Issue: #5 February 2008
Dear Monica,

In this addition of On Transit, we bring to your attention some exciting information from the MTA and APTA as well as learning opportunities from TCRP and NTI. Read on and be informed with On Transit.
MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION SHAKES IT UP
MTA logoMTA is making February Count

The MTA is making a splash this month. They have:
  • Added new service to MARC's Penn Line,
  • Added off-peak and weekend trains to the light rail system,
  • Are making bus service modifications and adding a new line to the bus system,
  • Are going eco-friendly with the announcement of their intent to purchase 30 hybrid diesel/electric buses,
  • And have installed a "Next Train Arrival System" at the Charles Center Metro Station.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION REDUCES GREENHOUSE GASES
APTA LogoReport Documents Public Transportation's Contribution to Reducing Greenhouse Gases
 
The American Public Transportation Association has released a report on the contribution of public transportation to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The report presents an overview of sources and trends in U.S. mobile greenhouse gas emissions; trends in vehicle miles traveled, congestion levels, annual hours of delay, and costs of delay for major urbanized areas; primary casual factors stimulating travel and greenhouse gas emissions; public transportation's contribution to reducing CO2 emissions; and an overview of the potential role of public transportation in future carbon exchange programs.
NEW SERVICE TO KEEP UP ON TCRP REPORTS
TCRP LogoReceive Notification of the Newest Transit Cooperative Research Program Reports

The Transit Cooperative Research Program is offering a new service that will provide instant notification of the latest reports. This service will help you stay up to date on the latest innovations in the transit industry.
NEW NTI T-LEARNING CLASSES IN MARCH

NTI is Offering 2 Free Learning Opportunities

 

The National Transit Institute will be offering two online T-Learning classes in March. The classes will be on Bus Rapid Transit (a possibility for the Red Line) and Transit Oriented Development.


The Bus Rapid Transit Practitioner's Guide (TCRP Report #118) will be held on March 6, 2008 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

The Transit-Oriented Development (TCRP Report #95, Chapter 17) Traveler Response to Transportation System Changes will be held on March 20, 2008 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

 The T-Classes are FREE but you must register to receive the dial-in information.
 

>>> Register at www.NTIONLINE.com

DOWNTOWN BALTIMORE CIRCULATOR
Downtown Partnership and Baltimore City Looking at Shuttle or Circulator

Downtown Partnership is working closely with the City of Baltimore, along with other interested groups, to evaluate the viability of a shuttle/circulator service for use by Downtown employees, residents, and visitors. The goals of the shuttle service are to reduce the need for a car, to decrease congestion, to connect Downtown neighborhoods, and to provide an efficient service for traversing the expanding Downtown neighborhood.
HT Ride Conducting Passenger Survey
howard transitHoward Transit's HT Ride Conducting Survey

During February, HT Ride, Howard County's curb-to-curb bus service for seniors and people with disabilities, is conducting its first passenger survey, which is being administered along a dual track.

Staff members are distributing the surveys in cooperation with Howard County senior centers, local nonprofit human service agencies and senior residential facilities. Those customers not affiliated with these agencies may request a copy of the survey to be mailed to them by calling 1-800-270-9553. The survey is available in large print, Braille and other formats upon request.

HT Ride, with a customer base of approximately 2,000, provided more than 100,000 trips in 2007. For more information, contact Corridor Transportation Corporation the manager of Howard Transit and Connect-a-Ride.

Tyson Byrne
410-732-0500 x 1048
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