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Baltimore 2050 Transportation Plan Perpetuates Auto-Centric Planning
The region’s long-range transportation plan fails to boost investment in transit, opting to fund road expansions instead.
Baltimore Close to Approving $70 Billion Transportation Plan
The region’s proposed long-range plan includes over $11 billion for transit projects.
Protected Bike Lanes, Vehicle Lane Reductions Cause Stir in Baltimore
Residents and business operators say they weren’t warned about a road diet planned for a major thoroughfare in Baltimore. Planners and advocates say the changes have been a long time coming.
Baltimore Judge Tosses Regional Transit Voter Question
The Baltimore City Board of Elections and a local circuit court judge have blocked the efforts of transit advocates to seek support from voters for a regional transportation authority.
Baltimore Transit Lagging Behind Other Systems
State-run buses and subway trains in Baltimore have breakdown rates far higher than systems in other cities.
Editorial: The Best New Chesapeake Bay Bridge Is No New Chesapeake Bay Bridge
The Baltimore Sun Editorial Board finds numerous faults with the state of Maryland's preliminary investigation of an idea to add another bridge across the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis.
One Less Protected Bike Lane in Baltimore
A bike lane on Roland Avenue in Baltimore had been separated from vehicle traffic by vehicle parking, but no longer.
The Race to Become the First State to Ban Polystyrene Food Containers
Both Maryland and Hawaii are in a race to become the first state to ban polystyrene food containers and beverage cups. The Maryland bill passed the legislature March 12 and awaits a decision by Republican Gov. Hogan. Too early to tell on Hawaii.
Opinion: Maryland Governor's 'Road Warrior' Status Doesn't Excuse This Boondoggle
A Baltimore Sun columnist writes a scathing critique of Maryland's highway building program.
Baltimore Municipal Bike Share Ends; Private Bike Share Pilot Begins
Dockless electric scooters and bikes are welcome on the streets of Baltimore, as long as they follow a few rules. In related news, the municipal bike share system Baltimore Bike Share has ceased operations.
Expansion of Maryland Toll Lane Project Increases Cost Five-Fold to $1.1 Billion
A $210 million project to add a single, 7-mile express toll lane on Interstate 95 north of Baltimore was just expanded to two lanes for 10 miles. Financing will rely on toll revenue. Unlike HOT lanes, every motorist will pay to use the lanes.
'Complete Streets' Bill Enjoys Broad Support in Baltimore
The city of Baltimore is ready to make a concerted effort in planning for multiple modes of transportation and all users of the public realm.
Baltimore's Subway Shut Down for a Month
Emergency repairs will shut down Metro SubwayLink for a month, adding the system to an ignominious list of transit closures that includes SafeTrak in Washington, D.C. and the L Train in New York City.
Baltimore's Bus Overhaul Hasn't Increased Ridership
Service has notably improved, but that hasn't been enough to boost ridership so far.
Baltimore's Redesigned Bus System Rolls Out, With Wrinkles to Iron
The reviews were mixed on the first days of service for the highly anticipated BaltimoreLink bus system redesign.
Bike-Lash Erasing Baltimore's New Bike Infrastructure
Baltimore took a while to get rolling with new bike infrastructure projects, but now a new mayoral administration is rolling back recent projects around the city.
60 Years On, the Planned City of Columbia, Maryland Holds Up Against Change
The design for the planned city of Columbia, Maryland continues to influence new developments around the world.
Baltimore Students Have to Adjust to Newly Limited Access to Buses
A local politician resorted to holding a bake sale to help fund free bus service for students.
Baltimore Transit Advocates, Politicians Pushing for a Better Bus Plan
First came the demise of the $2.9 billion Red Line light rail project, then came the $138 million BaltimoreLink bus system project. Now a coalition of union and political interests are pushing for a "People's Alternative."
Baltimore's New Zoning Code Almost a Done Deal
The Baltimore City Council granted initial approval for the city's first zoning code overhaul in over 40 years.
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