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Dear
Monica,
In this addition of On Transit, we bring to your attention some
exciting information from the BRTB, FTA, and MTA. Make sure you check out the
learning opportunitiesoffered by theBus and Motorcoach Academy. Read on and be
informed with On Transit. |
| TRANSPORTATION OUTLOOK 2035 |
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 BRTB Invites Public
Comments on Revisions to Transportation Outlook 2035
The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) has released a revised
draft of the Executive Summary of Transportation Outlook 2035, the long-range
transportation plan for the Baltimore region, for public review and comment.
Between now and Tuesday, November 13, residents of the Baltimore region will be
able to view the document at www.baltometro.org, in the Regional Information Center at the
Baltimore Metropolitan Council (2700 Lighthouse Point East, Third Floor, in
the Canton area of Baltimore City), in key public libraries, and in all local
planning offices. |
| FTA
ANNOUNCES FOUR RULEMAKINGS |
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| 400
Pages of Draft Guidance to Review
In the September 28 Federal Register, FTA released the proposed
guidance:
- Capital Program: Grant Application Instructions,
- Grants Management,
- Third Party Contracting, and
- A combined Metropolitan Planning Program and Statewide Planning and Research
Program
The comment period for each of these guidances are different so check out APTA's SAFETEA-LU Rulemaking and Notices
page. |
| MTA's
ADMINISTRATOR IN THE NEWS |
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| Paul
Wiedefeld Interviewed in MassTransit
In the October issue of MassTransit, MTA's administrator discusses the
issues of having to deal with different modes of transit all in one system. Read
what he has to say about the Maryland Transit Administration.
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| CENTRAL
MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE |
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| Otis
Rolley, III, Heads New Transportation Advocacy Group Central Maryland Transportation Alliance (CMTA) is a new multi-sector
collaborative dedicated to promoting a world-class transportation system for
Central Maryland.
CMTA will advocate for the development and
implementation of a comprehensive and innovative transportation plan; CMTA will
act as a convener of diverse interests; advisor to city, county, state, and
federal officials; and coordinator of advocacy efforts for short and long-term
transportation strategies. |
| BUS AND
MOTORCOACH ACADEMY |
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United
Motorcoach Association and College of Southern Maryland launched the
Academy
The Bus and Motorcoach Academy offers courses aimed at owners, executives
and managers in addition to a full line of continuing education classes to
assist drivers develop skills needed to become managers. To read more about the
Academy, go to the article in
Metro. | |
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Hopefully, you found this edition of On Transit informative. Feel
free to forward this to other people interested in transit issues.
Sincerely,
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