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BALTIMORE, MD (Friday, April 25, 2025) – The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) voted to adopt Resolutions #25-25 through #25-28 during its monthly committee meeting on Friday, April 25. The resolutions ask the board to consider a list of projects and goals for Fiscal year 2026, including the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and its associated budget. The UPWP is a document that identifies the transportation tasks and studies to be performed by Baltimore Metropolitan Council staff or one of the local jurisdiction members. The FY 2026-2027 UPWP requested $10.8 million for a range of studies, plans and projects. The other resolutions address initiatives for short-term projects, including:
### Baltimore Metropolitan Council works with the region’s elected executives and state local partners to identify mutual interests and develop collaborative strategies, plans and programs that help improve economic vitality and quality of life for all. BMC operates its programs and services without regard to race, color or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable laws. Appropriate services can be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities or those in need of language assistance who submit a request at least seven days prior to a meeting. Call 410- 732-0500. Dial 7-1-1 or 800-735-2258 to initiate a TTY call through Maryland Relay. Si se necesita información de Título VI en español, llame al 410-732-0500. |
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BALTIMORE, MD (Friday, April 25, 2025) – Economic concerns are growing in the Baltimore region, with more residents worried about energy prices and the prospects of their household incomes, according to a new Pulse survey released today by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council. ### |
Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) works collaboratively with the chief elected officials in the region to create initiatives to improve quality of life and economic vitality. As the Baltimore region’s council of governments, BMC hosts the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) and supports local government by coordinating efforts in a range of policy areas including emergency preparedness, housing, cooperative purchasing, environmental planning and workforce development.
BMC operates its programs and services without regard to race, color or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable laws. BMC offers interpretation services, including language translation services and signage for the hearing impaired, at public meetings upon request with seven days advance notice. BMC will not exclude persons based on age, religion, or disability. For assistance, contact the Public Involvement Coordinator, comments@baltometro.org, or call 410-732-0500. Dial 7-1-1 or 800-735-2258 to initiate a TTY call through Maryland Relay. Usarios de Relay MD marquen 7-1-1. Si se necesita información de Título VI en español, llame al 410-732-0500.
BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, April 1, 2025) – Registration is now open for Central Maryland's 28th annual Bike to Work Week, taking place from May 12 to 18, 2025. Riders of all levels can register at BikeToWorkMD.com for free to claim free t-shirts and other prizes.
Bike to Work Central Maryland is a program operated by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council that promotes the health benefits of biking, raises bike safety awareness, advocates for biking as a viable transportation option, and builds community relations among cyclists around the Baltimore region. Every cyclist, whether for work or recreation, is encouraged to participate.
Supported by sponsors and local partners, this year’s program contains events including group rides, bike social happy hours and commuter ‘Pit Stops’ leading up to National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 16. Pit Stops will feature refreshments, gear and swag, safety and maintenance checks for beginners, experts and everyone in between.
Free t-shirts will be available to registered participants at bike shops and other pick-up locations throughout the region (supply limited). To register, learn more and find local events and pick-up spots, visit BikeToWorkMD.com.
Follow @Bike2WorkMD on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates. Share your own biking clips and tell your family, friends and co-workers. Show your support by claiming and wearing your free t-shirts as you ride out together!
Bike to Work Central Maryland is supported by the generous sponsorship of the Baltimore City Department of Transportation, Downtown Columbia Partnership, Clean Air Partners, Anne Arundel County Commuter Crew, Go Howard, GoSmart Maryland, Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland, Harford County Public Library, the Maryland Department of Transportation, BikeHoCo, Lime, Columbia Association and Spin.
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The Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) provides a regional forum for our members and state and local partners to identify mutual interests and collaborate on strategies, plans and programs that help improve economic vitality and quality of life for all.
BMC operates its programs and services without regard to race, color or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable laws. Appropriate services can be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities or those in need of language assistance who submit a request at least seven days prior to a meeting. Call 410- 732-0500. Dial 7-1-1 or 800-735-2258 to initiate a TTY call through Maryland Relay. Si se necesita información de Título VI en español, llame al 410-732-0500.
BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) – The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) opened a public comment period on its preliminary plans for an approximately 1.7-mile trail in the Cherry Hill neighborhood of Baltimore City.
The trail will connect the existing Middle Branch Trail to the planned Patapsco Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge. This will connect the neighborhood to the Patapsco Light Rail Station, offering new recreational biking and walking paths in the area that are comfortable and accessible for people of all ages and abilities.
The trail will become a part of the Patapsco Regional Greenway (PRG), a planned 40-mile, shared-use trail running through the Patapsco Valley from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor to Sykesville in Carroll County. Nearly 17 miles have been constructed to date, with 21 additional miles under design.
Members of the public are invited to provide feedback on the early concept plans during this comment period. Future comment periods later this year will present proposed routes and the preferred alignment before design and construction commence.
The project team will be hosting a community open house on Monday, March 24 at the Cherry Hill Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library (606 Cherry Hill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225) between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Materials from the meeting will be available online at publicinput.com/CherryHillPRG.
Initial comments on the trail segment are welcome from Tuesday, March 11 through Monday, April 14, 2025. Ways to comment include:
- Online via a short survey at publicinput.com/CherryHillPRG
- Sending an email to CherryHillPRG@publicinput.com
- Texting keyword ‘CherryHill’ to 855-925-2801
- Leaving a voicemail toll-free via 855-925-2801x11148
- Finding us on Facebook, Instagram, X or LinkedIn (comments on social media posts are reviewed, but are not included in the official public record)
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Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) works collaboratively with the chief elected officials in the region to create initiatives to improve quality of life and economic vitality. As the Baltimore region’s council of governments, BMC hosts the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) and supports local government by coordinating efforts in a range of policy areas including emergency preparedness, housing, cooperative purchasing, environmental planning and workforce development.
BMC operates its programs and services without regard to race, color or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable laws. Appropriate services can be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities or those in need of language assistance who submit a request at least seven days prior to a meeting. Call 410- 732-0500. Dial 7-1-1 or 800-735-2258 to initiate a TTY call through Maryland Relay. Si se necesita información de Título VI en español, llame al 410-732-0500.
BALTIMORE, MD (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) – The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) has launched Getting There: Your Transportation Story, a survey to assess the individual travel experiences of residents in the Baltimore region.
The survey aims to gather information on how participants interact with our region’s transportation system, whether it is by biking, walking, driving, or riding public transit. The data provided by participant input will help the BRTB develop future transportation plans for safer, more reliable, and more accessible transportation for Baltimore region residents.
Members of the public can complete the survey and enter for a chance to win one of ten $100 gift cards by Friday, April 4 at publicinput.com/GettingThere. Following the survey, the BRTB will conduct four paid focus groups to further explore survey topics.
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Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) works collaboratively with the chief elected officials in the region to create initiatives to improve quality of life and economic vitality. As the Baltimore region’s council of governments, BMC hosts the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) and supports local government by coordinating efforts in a range of policy areas including emergency preparedness, housing, cooperative purchasing, environmental planning and workforce development.
BMC operates its programs and services without regard to race, color or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable laws. Appropriate services can be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities or those in need of language assistance who submit a request at least seven days prior to a meeting. Call 410- 732-0500. Dial 7-1-1 or 800-735-2258 to initiate a TTY call through Maryland Relay. Si se necesita información de Título VI en español, llame al 410-732-0500.
BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, February 10, 2025) – The Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) Board of Directors named Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman as the 2025 Chair at a meeting on Friday, January 17. Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott will serve as Vice Chair, a role Pittman held in 2024.
“I’m honored to serve as the new chair of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council at a time when regional collaboration is more important than ever”, said County Executive Pittman. “I look forward to partnering with my colleagues to ensure that BMC continues to be a driving force for smart, equitable growth.”
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball moved to nominate County Executive Pittman to serve as chair, seconded by Carroll County Commissioner Ed Rothstein. The vote was unanimous. County Executive Pittman thanked BMC Staff for their hard work and welcomed Baltimore County Executive Katherine Klausmeier to the BMC Board of Directors.
County Executive Pittman was elected Anne Arundel County Executive in 2018, and re-elected in 2022. Raised on a farm in Anne Arundel County, he took over the farm’s hay production and became a nationally recognized horse trainer. He has more than three decades of experience managing nonprofits and small businesses and has always been a dedicated community organizer, centering compassion in his work with people and animals.
As County Executive, Pittman has pledged to make Anne Arundel County “The Best Place - For All,” by “Putting Communities First.” His strategy is to engage communities from every sector and to practice transparency and data-driven policymaking.
Mayor Brandon M. Scott is the 52nd Mayor of Baltimore City. He has been serving as mayor since December 8, 2020. Before becoming mayor, Scott was the President of the Baltimore City Council from May 2019 to December 2020. He was first elected to the City Council in 2011 at the age of 27, making him one of the youngest people ever elected to the Baltimore City Council.
Scott is a lifelong resident of Baltimore and a graduate of Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School and St. Mary's College of Maryland.
Newly appointed Baltimore County Executive Katherine Klausmeier has joined the BMC Board. She was sworn in as Baltimore County’s 15th—and first female—County Executive on January 7, 2025. Before her appointment as Baltimore County Executive, Klausmeier has served as a member of the Maryland State Senate since 2003, representing District 8. In addition to her more than 20 years of experience in the State Senate, she also represented District 8 as a member of the House of Delegates from 1995-2003.
As the elections concluded, BMC Executive Director Mike Kelly thanked Commissioner Moran for a great year as Chair and extended a warm welcome to County Executive Klausmeier.
"I am looking forward to working closely with County Executive Pittman in 2025. BMC has always been lucky to have great local leadership, and this year will be no exception,” said Mike Kelly.
BMC’s Board of Directors includes elected executives from Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, Howard and Queen Anne’s Counties, as well as representatives of the state legislature and private sector. It will next meet again on Friday, April 25, 2025.
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Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) works collaboratively with the chief elected officials in the region to create initiatives to improve quality of life and economic vitality. As the Baltimore region’s council of governments, BMC hosts the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) and supports local government by coordinating efforts in a range of policy areas including emergency preparedness, housing, cooperative purchasing, environmental planning and workforce development.
BMC operates its programs and services without regard to race, color or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable laws. Appropriate services can be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities or those in need of language assistance who submit a request at least seven days prior to a meeting. Call 410- 732-0500. Dial 7-1-1 or 800-735-2258 to initiate a TTY call through Maryland Relay. Si se necesita información de Título VI en español, llame al 410-732-0500.
BALTIMORE, MD (Wednesday, February 5, 2025) – The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) is drafting a transportation planning budget for the upcoming two years (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027), proposing $10.8 million for a range of studies, plans and projects.
Staffed and supported by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC), the BRTB is the region’s federally designated metropolitan planning organization. Most of the anticipated funding for the upcoming budget, the Unified Planning Work Program, comes from the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, with additional contributions from the Maryland Department of Transportation and local jurisdictions.
“This new work program and budget prioritizes the critical needs of our region’s transportation network,” said Todd Lang, BMC’s Director of Transportation. “This includes efforts to address the unacceptable fatalities and injuries we see on our transportation system and methods to better facilitate safe and efficient movement for all transportation users.”
The BRTB collaborated with planners in local jurisdictions and community members to develop the proposed budget based on ongoing work, regional priorities and feedback from previous public outreach. Funding items in the proposed budget include:
- Continuing the Transportation and Land Use Connection Grant Program, which quickly unlocks resources to help local jurisdictions improve multi-modal facilities, access to transit, transit oriented development, or climate change adaptation strategies;
- Planning for the Henryton Road Bridge, advancing another piece of the Patapsco Regional Greenway;
- Drafting the region’s next short-range transportation program (with a five-year horizon) and laying the groundwork for the next long-range plan (with a twenty-year horizon);
- Funding for local jurisdictions to update local bicycle plans based on the Bikeable Baltimore Region project;
- Assisting local jurisdictions in preparing applications for the newly updated MDOT prioritization process.
These are a few of the items included in the draft budget. If the BRTB and federal regulators approve the transportation work program and budget, BMC’s planning staff will start this work on July 1, 2025. Proposed new tasks are described in detail in the draft document.
Members of the public can comment on the draft transportation work program and budget by Sunday, March 9. After collaborating with BRTB members to review all comments and respond to questions, the BRTB will consider approval of the transportation planning budget on Friday, April 25.
“We often ask for feedback from community members on specific plans and projects,” Lang said. “This is a chance for the public to weigh in on our overall budget and the work we’d like to achieve in the next year.”
Ways to comment include:
- Online via a short survey at publicinput.com/brtbbudget (English version) and publicinput.com/presupuesto26 (Spanish version)
- Sending an email to FY26BRTBbudget@publicinput.com
- Texting keyword ‘FY26BRTBbudget’ to 855-925-2801
- Leaving a voicemail toll-free via 855-925-2801x11078
- Finding us on Facebook, Instagram, X or LinkedIn (comments on social media posts are reviewed, but are not included in the official public record)
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Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) works collaboratively with the chief elected officials in the region to create initiatives to improve quality of life and economic vitality. As the Baltimore region’s council of governments, BMC hosts the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) and supports local government by coordinating efforts in a range of policy areas including emergency preparedness, housing, cooperative purchasing, environmental planning and workforce development.
BMC operates its programs and services without regard to race, color or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable laws. Appropriate services can be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities or those in need of language assistance who submit a request at least seven days prior to a meeting. Call 410- 732-0500. Dial 7-1-1 or 800-735-2258 to initiate a TTY call through Maryland Relay. Si se necesita información de Título VI en español, llame al 410-732-0500.
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El Consejo Metropolitano de Baltimore (BMC) trabaja en colaboración con los principales funcionarios electos de la región para crear iniciativas para mejorar nuestra calidad de vida y vitalidad económica. BMC, como el consejo de gobiernos de la región de Baltimore, alberga la Junta Regional de Transporte de Baltimore (BRTB), la organización federal de planificación metropolitana (MPO), y apoya al gobierno local mediante la coordinación de esfuerzos en una variedad de áreas de política que incluyen preparación para emergencias, vivienda, compras cooperativas. , planificación ambiental y desarrollo de la fuerza laboral.
La junta directiva de BMC incluye a los ejecutivos de los condados de Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Harford y Howard, el alcalde de la ciudad de Baltimore, miembro de las juntas de comisionados del condado de Carroll y del condado de Queen Anne, miembro del Senado del estado de Maryland, miembro de la Cámara de Delegados de Maryland, y un gobernador designado del sector privado.
BALTIMORE, MD (Wednesday, November 20, 2024) - The Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC), on behalf of the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB), is undertaking scenario planning to explore various potential futures and their impacts on the Baltimore region. This initiative aims to evaluate long-term risks and opportunities related to transportation investment and policy decisions, land use, housing, technology, the environment, and other topics. The objective is to identify strategies or policies that perform well across various scenarios, understand necessary adjustments, and assess impacts on equity. The findings will inform the 2027 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), including updates to regional goals and strategies, how potential projects are evaluated, and policies to consider in the future. Additionally, it will highlight scenarios that require further study.
The survey will gather public input to develop possible futures, or scenarios, and different ways of setting goals and measuring progress. Community members are encouraged to share their thoughts via BMC’s Engagement Hub to help shape how we prepare for challenges and seize new opportunities for our transportation system.
BMC invites public participation, and individuals can share their thoughts in the scenario planning survey until Sunday, December 8.
Ways to learn more and comment include:
- Online at publicinput.com/WhatIf
- Email: WhatIf@publicinput.com
- Call 855-925-2801 x 10890 toll-free and leave a voicemail
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Baltimore Metropolitan Council provides a regional forum for members, state and local partners to identify mutual interests and collaborate on strategies, plans and programs that help improve economic vitality and quality of life for all.
BMC operates its programs and services without regard to race, color or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable laws. BMC offers interpretation services, including language translation services and signage for the hearing impaired, at public meetings upon request with seven days advance notice. BMC will not exclude persons based on age, religion, or disability. For assistance, contact the Public Involvement Coordinator, comments@baltometro.org, or call 410-732-0500. Dial 7-1-1 or 800-735-2258 to initiate a TTY call through Maryland Relay. Usarios de Relay MD marquen 7-1-1. Si se necesita información de Título VI en español, llame al 410-732-0500.
BALTIMORE, MD (Wednesday, November 20, 2024) – Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) is finalizing plans for a four mile trail segment connecting Elkridge Main Street to the BWI Trail at Stoney Run Road. A public comment period on the plans will close on December 20, 2024, and will include a meeting at the Severn Library in Anne Arundel County on Wednesday, December 11 at 6 p.m.
BMC shared an initial survey on the proposed trail earlier this year, and found that 97 percent of respondents supported the project. Over the summer, the project team gathered feedback on four proposed routes. Based on those responses and technical review, the team developed preliminary plans for the route, referred to as the selected alignment.
BMC is collaborating with Anne Arundel County, Howard County and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to develop plans for the trail.
The trail will be part of the Patapsco Regional Greenway (PRG), an envisioned 40-mile shared-use trail connecting Baltimore’s Inner Harbor to Sykesville in Carroll County along the Patapsco Valley. The trail will connect with another developing segment of the PRG at Elkridge Main Street, and extend south to connect with the existing BWI Trail, expanding the connections available to bicyclists, pedestrians, equestrian riders and other users.
After reviewing additional feedback and incorporating final changes to the selected alignment, BMC will share the plan with local jurisdictions to determine the next steps toward implementation.
Learn more about the project and how to comment at publicinput.com/prg.
Anyone wishing to discuss the project in more detail is welcome to join a public meeting at the Severn Library in Anne Arundel County on Wednesday, December 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Parking is available on site. The location is also accessible via Anne Arundel County’s Local Bus 202. Individuals unable to attend may view meeting materials via publicinput.com/prg.
Ways to comment include:
- Online at publicinput.com/prg
- Email prgstoneyrun@publicinput.com
- Text keyword ‘PRGStoneyRun’ to 73224
- Call 855-925-2801 x 1247 toll-free and leave a voicemail
- Reach @BaltoMetroCo on social media
- Join our public meeting Wednesday, December 11 from 6 to 7:30 at the Severn Library, Anne Arundel County Public Library, 2624 Annapolis Road, Severn, MD 21144.
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Baltimore Metropolitan Council provides a regional forum for members, state and local partners to identify mutual interests and collaborate on strategies, plans and programs that help improve economic vitality and quality of life for all.
BMC operates its programs and services without regard to race, color or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable laws. BMC offers interpretation services, including language translation services and signage for the hearing impaired, at public meetings upon request with seven days advance notice. BMC will not exclude persons based on age, religion, or disability. For assistance, contact the Public Involvement Coordinator, comments@baltometro.org, or call 410-732-0500. Dial 7-1-1 or 800-735-2258 to initiate a TTY call through Maryland Relay. Usarios de Relay MD marquen 7-1-1. Si se necesita información de Título VI en español, llame al 410-732-0500.