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Five people stand outside next to a line of bicycles.
Cyclists ride to celebrate Baltimore’s trails, push for network’s completion
Those who took part in a ride Saturday are advocating for completion of the Greenway Trails Network, a series of mixed-use paths that snake throughout Baltimore neighborhoods.
Amtrak workers greet President Joe Biden as he arrives to Baltimore on Jan. 30, 2023. Biden touted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding — which will help to replace the 150-year-old Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel.
Maryland rail projects get boost from $7 billion in federal funding
Amtrak on Monday announced a slew of funding for a dozen projects, including up to $4.7 billion for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program.
Community members place stickers on a map of the proposed Red Line corridor on July 26, 2023, at St. Bernardine Church in West Baltimore, providing information that MTA hopes will inform plans for the Red Line.
MTA releases modeling data for 6 proposed Red Line options
Alternative 1, a light rail tunnel option that most closely resembles an alignment that was canceled by former Gov. Larry Hogan in 2015, wins out on projected travel time and overall ridership, as well as trips from zero-car households.
The Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition had members at MTA open houses who carried signs denouncing one potential Red Line reality — bus-rapid transit over light rail.
Could the Red Line really become just a rapid bus? It’s not that simple
The MTA is considering bus rapid transit as Baltimore's long-term east-west answer, but BRT critics think it's a waste of time and money.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: Hogan says no to Harvard; Pittman seeks support; Johnny O seeks more transit funding
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said he’s bowing out from planned visits to Harvard University over concerns of antisemitism on campus.
Weekend commuters zip past on of Baltimore City's speed camera on the Jones Falls Expressway on Sunday, October 1
Banner Analysis: A year into speed cameras program, I-83 crashes are down
Until now, it’s been unclear whether the two cameras have influenced the number of serious or fatal crashes that occur on I-83.
State delegate Robbyn Lewis, wearing a yellow jacket and raising her right hand, addresses a small crowd of people.
Lawmakers in Annapolis call the shots on Baltimore transit. So one delegate asked them to ride it.
She was encouraged by the strong showing this year from different parts of the state, including delegates from Baltimore and Montgomery counties.
File: Crews make repairs on the Capital Beltway in Silver Spring in September 2023.
Monday is your chance to weigh in on $21.2B in state transportation spending
Officials will present the plan at Towson University Monday morning, with a focus on projects in Baltimore County. They’ll move the focus to city initiatives when presenting the CTP at City Hall at 3:30 pm.
A purple bus is captured in slow shutter speed going by a parked orange Spin scooter.
Scooters are changing the way people get around Baltimore
It’s not always easy going without a car in Baltimore, but a growing number of people, particularly those on limited incomes, are turning to scooters not just for short leisurely rides but as a primary means of transportation. But how safe are they?
Exterior of Charles Center Station as a bus drives by on Aug. 11, 2022.
MTA fare machines won’t accept credit card payments for 14 months during system upgrades
Riders can continue to use cash at machines during the software and hardware changes, and the MTA recommends the CharmPass app for mobile transactions. The agency plans to wrap the upgrades to fare machines by December 2024.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 22:  Passengers walk through a terminal at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) on December 22, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Full access to BWI reopened after state and federal agencies investigated vehicle
Law enforcement shut down the roadway approaching the airport for about an hour before clearing the vehicle in question.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg speaks at iMPACT Maryland, a thought leadership conference hosted by The Baltimore Banner on Tuesday, Oct.10, 2023, in Baltimore.
Pete Buttigieg touts transit, climate-friendly solutions at Baltimore appearance
Pete Buttigieg touted wins from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and discussed the importance of active community engagement in transportation projects.
Amtrak staff spoke with residents about plans for the new Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program in September 2023. The rail company will spend $50 million for community mitigation in the form of direct investments and grants for projects within a quarter-miles radius of the tunnel alignment.
Amtrak to begin demolishing properties for new West Baltimore tunnel in November
The passenger rail company will begin clearing the way for two emergency ventilation facilities in mid-November.
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Drivers should expect delays as I-695 median work begins
The work will eventually open the median shoulders to traffic during rush hour, helping to unclog congested areas.
The Maryland Transit Administration is relaunching the planning process for the proposed Red Line east-west route in Baltimore.
Maryland releases three potential Red Line routes, each with rail and bus options
One alignment includes construction of a new downtown tunnel, while the other two routes are surface level.
BWI airport logged its busiest day since before the pandemic
Adding more flights and travelers more willing to take to the sky have made the region’s best airport busy again.
Interior of Charles Center Station as a subway train arrives and a rider waits to board on 8/11/22.
Baltimore subway to get first new railcars in 40 years
The 78 new railcars will replace Metro’s original fleet of 100 railcars that are reaching the end of their lifespans.
Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller addresses the media at a podium outside surrounded by signs that encourage drivers to take an online safety survey.
Maryland seeks public input on reducing work zone crashes, fatalities
The state is surveying residents about their driving behaviors around work zones and the best way to reduce work zone crashes in the wake of a collision on I-695 last spring that left six workers dead.
Exterior of a Light Rail train heading to BWI Airport at Camden Station in Baltimore on 8/11/22.
Hotter days, climate change pose challenges for train safety
The threats posed by extreme weather have created challenges for operators of passenger and freight rail lines.
People wait for their bus to arrive outside Charles Center Station on Aug. 8, 2022.
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