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This is a list of the articles appearing in each issue of the newsletter. Select the Issue date to view the actual articles (in pdf format). Or contact the Regional Information Center (ric@baltometro.org or 410-732-9570) to request a print copy.

Fall 2008 (Issue 61; 7,560 kb) Annual Highlights 2008

What Would You Do With $340 Million? p. 1
Regional Highway Safety Campaign, p. 2
Coordinated Transit/Human Services Plan, p. 3
New Tracking Tools for Transit, p. 3
MDOT Seeks Input from Stakeholders on New Statewide Freight Plan, p. 4
Selected Freight Corridors, p. 5
Congestion Management Process, p. 5
Building Permits Report: Tracking New Home Construction, p. 6
BMC Provides Technical Support for BRAC, p. 9
Congestion Monitoring Using GPS for BRAC Related Routes, p. 9
Management & Operations Partnership, p. 10
Urban Area Work Group, p. 10
Regional Traffic Incident Management Conference, p. 11
Clean Commute Month -- Always a Big Success, p. 12
Clean Cars are Cool!, p. 13
New Transit Tool Developed, p. 14
BMC & Google Get You There, p. 15
What is PECAS? p. 15

Summer 2007 (Issue 60; 1,153 kb)

A Blueprint for the Region’s Future, p. 1
Give Clean Commuting a Try This Summer, p. 1
Clean Commuting is Catching!, p. 2
Transportation Outlook 2035: Creating a Blueprint for the Baltimore Region's Future, p. 4
Socio-economic Projections Show Strong Growth in Jobs, Population, p. 6
New Transit E-newsletter Now Available, p. 8
Baltimore Washington Household Survey, p. 8
Truck Parking Partnership Study, p. 9
More Than 150 Gather to Address Issues at Regional Traffic Signal Forum, p. 10
BRTB Highlights, p. 11
FY 2008-2012 TIP, p. 11

Winter 2006-2007 (Issue 59; 1,723 kb)

Looking to the Future: Planning Underway for Next Long-Range Plan, p. 1
Web site now available in Thirteen Languages, p. 1
Zoom in on the Baltimore Region with Google Earth, p. 2
New Citizens Advisory Committee, p. 3
Baltimore-Washington Regional Traffic Signal Forum, p.3
Clean Air Partners Celebrates Tenth Anniversary, p.3
Transportation Outlook 2035: Creating a Blueprint For Our Region's Future, p. 5
Study Examines Access For People With Disabilities, p. 6
Putting the Brakes on Fatalities: Reducing Deaths and Injuries on Maryland Roads (MD Strategic Highway Safety Plan), p. 7
Customer Satisfaction Survey, p. 8
Mid-Atlantic Regional Roundtable at BMC, p. 9
Open for Public Review: Amendment to BRTB Bylaws, p.9
Stay Up-to-Date with the MD General Assembly, p. 9
Out & About Travel Guide Now Available, p. 10
Regional Travel Model Updated, p. 10
BRTB Highlights, p. 11

BMC Launches New Web Site, p. 1
SAFETEA, the New National Transportation Legislation, p. 1
Rush Hour Traffic Congestion Study, p. 2
Child Safety Seats, p. 3
Regional Traffic Signal Forum Held, p. 4
Citizens Advisory Committee Honored, p. 5
Port of Baltimore Celebrates 300th birthday, p. 5
2005 Building Activity in the Region, p. 6
Hybrid Bus Demonstration Tour, p. 8
Safety Belt Use in Maryland, p. 8
Bike to Work Day 2006, p. 9
May is Clean Commute Month, p. 9
BRTB Work Plan for Fiscal 2007, p. 10
Cooperation With Wilmington Area on Base Realignment, p. 11

BRTB Approves Long-Range Plan, p. 1
Are You Staying Up-to-Date? p. 1
New BMC Site Coming Soon, p. 1
Meet...Learn...Act; Public Events and Education, p. 2
Taking Action: Public Involvement & Environmental Justice, p. 4
Clearing the Air: Clean Commuting & Air Quality, p. 5
Maximizing Efficiency: Integrating Data, Operations, and Planning, p. 6
Planning for Disaster: Emergency Preparedness & Homeland Security, p. 8
Forecasting Future Travel, p. 9
Legislative Tracking, p. 9
Freight Statistics, p. 10
Intersections Studied for Freight Access, p. 11
Building Data: Building Permit Database, p. 11
New Socio-Economic Forecasts Created, p. 11

May-June 2005 (Issue 56; 218 kb)

How Did the Pedestrian Cross the Road? p. 1
Traffic Cameras in Our Region, p. 1
May is Clean Commute Month, p. 3
Bike to Work Day 2005, p. 3
Highlights from 2004 Metropolitan Building Activity Report, p. 4
Employer Attitudes and Perceptions Influence Commuter Assistance Programs, p. 6

March-April 2005 (Issue 55; 390 kb)

Up-To-Date News on Citizen Involvement, p. 1
Recent Tragedy Reminds Us of Need to Drive Safely, p. 1
The BRTB in Action, p. 2
Walkable Community Workshops, p. 3
Census Data Reveals Commuting Patterns, p.4
Breathe Easy? Baltimore Regional Air Quality, p. 5
Exciting New Data Released (Round 6-A Socioeconomic Forecasts), p. 6
1st Traffic Signal Operations Forum a Great Success, p. 7
Tax Time! New Deductions for Commuters, p. 7

December 2004-January 2005 (Issue 54; 175 kb)

Transportation 2030 Ready for Approval, p. 1
Community Dialogue Focuses on Transportation & Environmental Justice, p. 1
Highway Safety in Central Maryland 2003, p. 2
AMPO Annual Conference, p. 3
Finding Safe Routes to School, p. 4
BMC Attends AMPO Travel Modeling Work Group, p. 4
Real-Time Traveler Information Coming, p. 5
These Boots Are Made for Walking... p.6
BMC Hosts Peer Review Meeting, p. 6
Regional Transportation Summit, p. 7

October 2004 (Issue 53; 271 kb) Annual Highlights 2004

Environmental Justice & Transportation: We're Listening, p. 1
Transportation 2030 Moves, p. 1
Travel Model Integrated with ArcGIS, p. 2
New Plan for Public Involvement, p. 2
Federal Certification Review, p. 2
2001 National Household Travel Survey, p. 3
Red & Green Line Studies, p. 3
Is It Easy to Walk or Bike Around Baltimore? p. 3
Alternative Commuting Baseline Study, p. 4
Average Vehicle Occupancy Increases, p. 4
Community Profiles, p. 5
Travel Trends, p. 5
Hybrid Bus Project, p. 5
BMC 1 of 4 in Nation to Review Special Census Data, p. 5
Improving Intersections for Trucks, p. 6
Annual Management & Operations Priorities, p.6
Development Monitoring Goes Online, p. 6
Memorandum of Regional Coordination, p. 6
Incident Management Conference & Dispatcher Forum, p. 7
What's the Rush? GPS Used During PM Rush Hour, p. 7
Citizens Taking Action, p. 8
Transit Forums Initiated, p. 8
Por Favor Maneje Con Cuidado, p. 8
Bigger & Better? 7th Annual Clean Commute Month, p. 9
Kickoff of Model Peer Review Process, p. 9
New Website! Teleworkbaltimore.com, p. 9
Study Shows Elderly Retire In-Place, p. 10
TIP 2004 & 2005 Approved, p. 10
MD Legislative Report Published, p. 10
Travel Model Updated, p. 10
Maryland Freight Moves, p. 11

June 2004 (Issue 52; 263 kb)

Workshop Highlights Possible Projects Through 2030, p. 1
Region Faces Challenge with Elderly Transportation Needs, p. 2
Timeline for Transportation 2030, p. 2
Pushing Pedaling: Over 300 Riders at 5th Annual Bike-to-Work Day Rallies, p. 3
Clean Commuters Receive Well-Deserved Thanks, p. 4
Setting Sail for the 21st Century Workplace (Telecommuting), p. 5
2003 Metropolitan Building Activity Report Shows Growth Throughout the Region, p. 6
BRTB Highlights Progress, p. 7

April 2004 (Issue 51; 176 kb)

Selecting Transportation Project Priorities, p. 1
Does the Regional Planning Process Make the Grade? p. 1
Commuter Travel Times, p. 2
2005-2009 TIP Projects Available, p. 2
Annapolis Lawmakers Consider Major Bills, p. 3
BRTB Meets, p. 3
Clean Commute Activities in Full Swing, p. 4
Special Census Data Aids Planning, p. 6
Baltimore Region Environmental Justice and Transportation Project, p. 7
Red & Green Line Planning Proceeds, p. 7

March 2004 (Issue 50; 187 kb)

Baltimore Region Travel Trends 1980-2000, p. 1
Carroll County Among "Best Digital County" Winners, p. 1
Transit Forum Discussions, p. 2
BRTB Meets, p. 2
MD General Assembly Busy; Bill Tracker Available Online, p. 3
Officials Discuss Traffic Management in Annapolis, p. 3
Development of Transportation 2030 Continues, p. 4
Two Documents Available for Public Comment, p. 5

December 2003 (Issue 49; 192 kb)

Presentations on Transportation 2030 Get Underway, p. 1
Central Maryland Safety Trends & Programs, p. 1
Forum Focuses on Future Federal Transportation Funding, p. 2
FY 2004-2008 TIP Approved by BRTB, p. 2
Baltimore Regional Transportation Board Meeting Highlights, p. 3
Red and Green Lines Under Study, p. 4
Two BMC Staff Elected Trade Association Officers, p. 6
Development of Transportation 2030 Continues, p. 6
Community Profiles to be Available in December, p. 7

October 2003 (Issue 48; 177 kb) Annual Highlights 2003

Speak Up About the Maryland Transportation Plan! p. 1
Transportation 2030 -- Moving Ahead, p. 1
Building Permit Data System Monitors Development, p. 1
CAC Active in Development of Transportation 2030, p. 1
Clean Air Partners Monitors Ozone Action Days, p. 2
Management & Operations, p. 2
Equity Task Force Formed, p. 2
Federal and General Assembly Bills Tracked, p. 3
New TIP Software Allows Online Review of Projects, p. 3
Specialized Mobility Planning Improves Options for the Elderly and Disabled, p. 3
Holding Capacity Research Examines New Growth Potential, p. 3
Central Business District Trip Report Developed, p. 4
Speake Up! p. 4
Census Analysis Helps Planning Activities, p. 4
Clean Commute Month 2003, p. 5
BMC Joins with JHU for Carroll County Safety Report, p. 5
Master Network Database Converted to ArcGIS, p. 5
Industry Designation Classifications Converted, p. 5
BWI Airport Survey Shows Originating Jurisdictions of Users, p. 6
Results of Vehicle Speed Data Collection, p. 6
MOBILE6 Research Completed, p. 6
Final Vision 2030 Report Published, p. 6
BRTB Meets, p. 6
Maryland Freight Moves, p. 7

July 2003 (Issue 47; 199 kb)

Open House Kicks Off Transportation 2030, p. 1
Who's Traveling Through BWI? p. 1
Clean Commute Month 2003, p. 2
BRTB Meets, p. 3
Air Quality Codes, p. 4
Maryland Seeking Federal AMBER Alert Grant Funds, p. 5
TIP Projects to Get Online Debut, p. 5
Cargo Display Unveiled at BWI, p. 6
Yes, Virginia, Public Participation Does Work, p. 7

May 2003 (Issue 46; 155 kb)

The Plan, the Plan... p. 1
Inter- and Intra-regional Commuting Intensifies During the 1990s, p. 1
Your Opinion Counts: Participate in Developing Transportation 2030, p. 2
Major Tasks and Timeline for Transportation 2030, p. 3
BWI and Pan American Airways Team Up to Win Three National Marketing Awards, p. 3
Federal Funding Sought for Red & Green Lines, p. 5
BRTB Meets, p. 7
Maryland's Threat Alert System, p. 7

March 2003 (Issue 45; 102 kb)

Vision 2030 Committee Report Completed, p. 1
Clean Commute Month is Coming, p. 1
A Fresh Start for Public Involvement, p. 1
What Does the Future Hold for Long-Range Planning? p. 2
BRTB Meets, p. 2
Catch a Breeze on Bike to Work Day, p. 3
MARC Train to Experiment with "Quiet Cars" p. 5
Local Happenings, p. 5

January 2003 (Issue 44; 1,188 kb)

Clean Air Partners Awards Air Quality Leaders, p. 1
New Travel Survey Provides Many Benefits, p. 1
Construction Corner (Beltway Widening) p. 2
BRTB Meets, p. 2
Get Ready, Get Set, Get Planning! p. 3
B-WIN Proves Good Solution for Public Safety, p. 5

October 2002 (Issue 43)

Transportation Emergency Preparedness Being Addressed at All Levels, p. 1
Looking for Low Fares? Fly BWI! p. 1
Vision 2030 Survey Results, p. 2
Errant 9-1-1 Calls Interfere with Emergencies, p. 3
BRTB Meets, p. 3
Travel Demand Forecasting Models: Powerful Tools for Decision Makers, p. 4
Putting the Pedal to the Metal Worsens Air Quality, p. 6

August 2002 (Issue 42; 834 kb) Annual Highlights Issue 2002

Vision 2030 -- Crafting a Vision for the Region's Future, p. 1
2001 Baltimore Regional Transportation Plan and other Documents Adopted, p. 1
2000 Census Data in Cooperative Forecasting, p. 1
Aerial Photos Capture Vehicle Classifications, p. 2
Updated Out & About Travel Guide, p. 2
Who's Parking at BWI? p. 2
Technology Assists in Collection of Speed Data, p. 2
Modeling the Transportation-Land Use Connection, p. 3
Travel Diaries Yield Data, p. 3
Travel Model to GIS Interface Developed, p. 3
Stakeholders Shape New Materials, p. 3
Baltimore County Passes Leadership Reins to Harford County, p. 4
Management & Operations: Working to Improve System Performance, p. 4
BRTB Meets, p. 4
Clean Commte Month 2002, p. 5
New Park-&-Ride Lot Study Examines Travel Behavior, p. 5
Improving Intersections for Trucks, p. 6
New Truck/Commercial Vehicle Model, p. 6
Maryland Freight Moves, p. 7

June 2002 (Issue 41; 127 kb)

Major Findings of Regional Park & Ride Study, p. 1
New Activities for Emergency Preparedness, p. 1
2003-2007 TIP Delayed, p. 1
Rate Congestion on Your Commute, p. 2
New Citizens Advisory Committee Launched, p. 3
Drought Emergency Conditions, p. 4
BRTB Meets, p. 4
Regional Rail Plan Completed, p. 5

April 2002 (Issue 40; 112 kb)

Non-Family Growth Changes Household Structure During '90s, p. 1
Baltimore Region to Use New Emissions Model, p. 1
TP+ Software Goes Local, p. 2
BRTB Meets, p. 2
Citizens Speak Out About Rail Plan, p. 2
Significant Legislation in 2002 Session, p. 3
Federal Acceptance Received for BRTP, p. 3
Checking the "CHART" for Emergency Response, p. 5

February 2002 (Issue 39; 162 kb)

Funding Sought for Job Access, p. 1
Specialized Directory Update, p. 1
Mark Your Calendar for Clean Commute Month! p. 1
Stopping Mixed Signals, p. 2
BRTB Meets, p. 2
What Is Vision 2030? p. 3
Which Vehicle Offers Greater Fuel Economy? p. 5
Around the Region, p. 5

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