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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · 22d

"It's time we had the major league transit system our residents, businesses and institutions deserve."

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#MajorLeagueTransit #BetterTransitNOW #TransitRidersRally

The Baltimore region needs major league transit - Maryland Matters

Sports franchises aside, Baltimore won't really be a major league city until it has a major league transit system, write Paul Sturm and Lauren "Bemi" Byrd, but they say the plans are there for one if ...

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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · Sep 29

“In Baltimore, public investment — and disinvestment — in transportation have figured greatly in the persistence of racial and economic inequality.” 🔗 placesjournal.org/article/the-...

The Third Rail: Transit, Race and Inequality in Baltimore

In Baltimore, public investment — and disinvestment — in transportation have figured greatly in the persistence of racial and economic inequality.

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Sep 24

Last Monday, #NoBoundariesCoalition very own Bemi Byrd spoke about why she is advocating for #MajorLeagueTransit and #BetterTransitNOW.

There is lots more to do to secure funds for the #BMOREBUSplan. A huge shoutout to those who made it to last weeks advocacy action outside #BaltimoreCityHall 🚐🛴🚲💺🚏

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Sep 22

One week ago today, transit advocates, riders, supporters, and elected officials gathered outside #BaltCityHall to campaign for #BetterTransitNOW #MajorLeagueTransit & the #BMOREBUSplan.

Lindsey M. of the MD chapter of the @sierraclub.org shares why we need to secure funding for #BMOREBUS.

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Sep 19

📷 #BetterTransitNOW & advocates urge funding for the #BMOREBUSplan & #MajorLeagueTransit @zekecohen.bsky.social, Mayor Brandon Scott, Dels. Ruff, Edelson, & Wells, @electryandorsey.bsky.social, @zacblanchardd11.bsky.social, @thefundbalt.bsky.social, & @bmorecitydot.bsky.social expressed support.

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Downtown Residents Advocacy Network (Baltimore, MD) @downtownresidents.bsky.social · Sep 18

Maryland must fund @mta.maryland.gov #BmoreBus #BetterTransitNOW #MajorLeagueTransit

#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Sep 18

Baltimore transit riders and supporters at #BaltimoreCityHall on Monday on why we need #BetterTransitNOW #BmoreBus #MajorLeagueTransit

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Sep 18

Baltimore transit riders and supporters at #BaltimoreCityHall on Monday on why we need #BetterTransitNOW #BmoreBus #MajorLeagueTransit

@thefundbalt.bsky.social

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Sep 17

Sign up today for updates and alerts on the BDOT Downtown Transportation Study! Its purpose is to develop a strategic, high-level plan that will shape future capital projects and guide traffic operations throughout Downtown Baltimore.

Learn more & sign up at streetsofbaltimore.com/downtowntransport

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Sep 16

Baltimore transit riders yesterday outside Baltimore City Hall on why we need #BetterTransitNOW #BmoreBus #MajorLeagueTransit

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Downtown Residents Advocacy Network (Baltimore, MD) @downtownresidents.bsky.social · Sep 16

Great to see so many City Council members & Balt City Delegates ask to fund @mta.maryland.gov #BmoreBus plan!

#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Sep 16

Baltimore transit riders need #BetterTransitNOW #MajorLeagueTransit

Thank you for your support, @zekecohen.bsky.social

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Sep 16

Baltimore transit riders need #BetterTransitNOW #MajorLeagueTransit

Thank you for your support, @zekecohen.bsky.social

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cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 15

At Baltimore City Hall today with advocates from several organizations telling @mtamarylandalerts.bsky.social and MDOT to fund the Bmore Bus Plan.

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Sep 12

❗️REMINDER❗️

Join #BetterTransitNOW & @cmtalliance.bsky.social on 9/15 as we ask #MDOT to fund the @mta.maryland.gov #BMOREBUS plan. Meet outside Balt City Hall at 9 am. We'll have plenty of signs on hand! Baltimore needs #BetterTransitNOW #MajorLeagueTransit

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Sep 12

❗️REMINDER❗️

Join #BetterTransitNOW & @cmtalliance.bsky.social on 9/15 as we ask #MDOT to fund the @mta.maryland.gov #BMOREBUS plan. Meet outside Balt City Hall at 9 am. We'll have plenty of signs on hand! Baltimore needs #BetterTransitNOW #MajorLeagueTransit

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Sep 8

Join #BetterTransitNOW & @cmtalliance.bsky.social on 9/15 as we ask #MDOT to fund the @mta.maryland.gov #BMOREBUS plan. Meet outside Balt City Hall at 9 am. We'll have plenty of signs on hand! Baltimore needs #BetterTransitNOW #MajorLeagueTransit

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Sep 3

Amanda's story speaks to why Baltimore needs #BetterTransitNOW. Riders can't wait until the next decade for the frequent, reliable transit service that's long overdue!

#MajorLeagueTransit #TransitRidersRally #BaltimoreTransit #BaltimoreCommute #BaltimoreStrong #CharmCityTransit #RidersVoices

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Aug 29

Read the full @mta.maryland.gov Customer Experience Action Plan here 🔗 s3.amazonaws.com/mta-website-...

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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · Aug 15

📣 The August ‘25 in-person #BaltPOP meeting is set for Sat, 8/23 at 10am at the #Waverly Branch of the #EnochPratt (400 E. 33rd St, #Baltimore). Come share ideas, connect, and keep pushing for livability for all in Baltimore.

🔗 for last-minute updates: groups.io/g/baltpop/me...

#BmoreCommunity

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Aug 8

Have you had a chance to read the #BmoreBusPlan? Check it out 🔗 www.mta.maryland.gov/bmorebus#res...

#MajorLeagueTransit #BetterTransitNOW #TransitRidersRally #BaltimoreTransit #TransitMatters #TransitAdvocacy #MobilityForAll #TransportationJustice #BaltimoreCity #BaltimoreTransportation

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Jul 24

🚍 Baltimore’s transit future is on the line! Last month, MTA released the #BMOREBUS plan. Read what’s in the plan, what’s missing, & why your voice continues to matter:
🔗 www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/tr...

#BetterTransitNOW #TransitJustice #UrbanMobility #TransitEquity #MajorLeagueTransit

#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Jul 13

Reminder! 🚈 After a 3-year hiatus, light rail service at Baltimore’s Penn Station is BACK! Let’s keep pushing for safe, reliable, frequent transit. #BetterTransitNOW #BaltimoreTransit #LightRail #TransitAccess #MTAMaryland #RideMTA

🔗 www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/tr...

Baltimore’s light rail resuming service to Penn Station

The announcement is the latest in a series of steps forward for a mass transit line that had taken several steps back in recent years.

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Jun 28

MTA is for the birds!

Two weeks ago today was the Charles St. Promenade! There, we met Wilson, another Baltimore bird that wants YOU to advocate for #MajorLeagueTransit 🚆

Wilson and his human rode MTA 🚌 to the Promenade - did you?

#BirdsOnTheBus #BmoreCommute #PublicTransitMatters #UrbanTransit

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Jun 23

Have you signed up for Baltimore’s Transit Future newsletter? Subscribe here: shorturl.at/Cyj77 or read the May newsletter featuring the #BetterTransitNOW campaign: shorturl.at/yuIqQ

#BaltimoreTransit #MajorLeagueTransit #TransitJustice #TransitEquity #BmoreCommute #PublicTransitMatters

#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Jun 14

This is why Baltimore needs and deserves #BetterTransitNOW

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Jun 14

#BetterTransitNOW is at the Charles St. Promenade!

Come see us - across from UB Law School!

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