Author | Lightnews

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · 2d

We learned a lot from your presentation and from the significant q&a with the workshop participants.

Thank you for making time and supporting Transportation 101.

Holly Arnold @mdotmtaholly.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks to @cmtalliance.bsky.social for inviting us to chat all things transit & @mta.maryland.gov at their Transportation 101 class last night! We discussed the importance of our BMORE Bus plan & the improvements funded in our capital budget plus answered lots of questions from future advocates!

2 2

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.

1 6

Reposted

MTA Maryland Service Alerts @mtamarylandalerts.bsky.social · Sep 8

Due to the fire last week at Howard and Fayette Streets, Light Rail service remains suspended between North Avenue Station and Camden Station. Shuttle bus service is available between these stations. Please plan ahead for your tr...
https://mta.maryland.gov/service-alerts/23981

1

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 5

Wide sidewalks, shorter crossings, apartments over ground-floor restaurants & retail, public plazas . . .

Bakari Height points out the features that make the Owings Mills TOD a fun, safe & useful place for lots of people.

We want TOD near more stations!

@mdsierra.bsky.social @baltpop.org

1 2

Reposted

MTA Maryland Service Alerts @mtamarylandalerts.bsky.social · Sep 5

Metro Subway Alert: Train service is suspended between Reisterstown Plaza and West Cold Spring due to Deer Strike. Shuttle bus service is available between these stations.
https://mta.maryland.gov/service-alerts/24012

1 1

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 4

This chart is from page 17 of the draft FY2026-31 Capital Program that the Maryland Department of Transportation published on 9/2/25.

mdot.maryland.gov/OPCP/CTP_2026/…

The last four years Maryland approved the four largest CTP’s in history. The draft CTP proposed this week would be even bigger.

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 4

Maryland is steadily spending billions each year on transportation. Lots of choices.

Is it helping people uget to jobs? Or making it harder? What about getting to school?

Is it reducing how long we spend commuting? Or increasing it?

Reducing harmful emissions? Or . . .?

1

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 4

We’d describe it differently.

Once the legislature approves final capital programs it’s best to ignore the drafts that preceded them. The last four years Maryland approved the four largest CTP’s in history. The draft CTP proposed this week would be even bigger.

www.baltimoresun.com/2025/09/02/m...

Maryland transportation budget would increase $300 million after years of cuts and new fees

Maryland’s transportation budget is getting a $300 million boost, made possible by new and higher fees approved by Gov. Wes Moore and state lawmakers.

www.baltimoresun.com

1

Reposted

Holly Arnold @mdotmtaholly.bsky.social · Sep 4

Heads up @mta.maryland.gov Metro riders. We need to have a shutdown on Friday evening and Sunday to allow for testing of the new vehicles. We will be operating on Saturday and Metro is a good option to get around during the Maryland Cycling Classic!

Maryland Transit Administration @mta.maryland.gov · Sep 4

Metro Subway Update:

5 8

Reposted

Holly Arnold @mdotmtaholly.bsky.social · Sep 4

Heads up @mta.maryland.gov Light Rail riders - our service is still suspended while Baltimore City stabilizes the buildings impacted by the fire. They have heavy equipment in Howard Street which causes us to have to suspend service from Camden to North Ave.

Maryland Transit Administration @mta.maryland.gov · Sep 4

A bus bridge is in place on the Light Rail due to the recent fire at Howard and Fayette Streets. Shuttle buses will operate between North Avenue and Camden Station until further notice. For a full list of shuttle bus stops, visit: mta.maryland.gov/shuttlestops...

2 2

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 4

Students and MTA. The BRTC is working to schedule a meeting to bring partners including Baltimore City Schools together to discuss problems and potential solutions. Chair Laria says the best solution is to provide more service.

2

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 4

The 2025 update to the Regional Transit Plan includes a 5-year implementation plan. Almost none of this is funded in MDOT’s draft capital budget for the next six years.

It’s only a meaningful plan if we advocate for implementing it.

1 1

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 4

Also an update to the Regional Transit Plan. 1968, 2002, 2020, 2025 and updates every five years going forward. Here is the updated map of major project corridors.

1 1 3

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 4

There is a plan for that! More frequent service throughout the greater Baltimore transit system. But it is not funded in this draft budget.

www.mta.maryland.gov/bmorebus

BMORE BUS | Maryland Transit Administration

www.mta.maryland.gov

1 2

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 4

Lakey Boyd: Let’s not overstep. Funding state of good repair is important. At the end of the day, the public wants improved service. This is the 1st necessary step to get there so congratulations on taking it. But don’t lose sight of the importance of investing to make transit more frequent, faster.

1 1

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 4

Light rail modernization is fully funded. That includes replacing the light rail vehicles that have been in service since the 1990’s. The new cars will have level boarding - no more climbing steps when the doors open. That requires retrofitting the light rail platforms. By ~2032.

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 4

$. The draft FY26-31 CTP is $300M more investment in transportation infrastructure than the final FY25-30 CTP. At over $20B it is the biggest spending program in Maryland history.

It funds 90% of the backlog of previously unfunded MTA state of good repair needs.

2 1

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 4

MDOT Tour. Acting Maryland Transportation Secretary Samantha Biddle presents the draft 2026-31 capital budget. Her 1st MDOT Tour Meeting in this role.

Each fall MDOT holds a public meeting in each county, Baltimore City, and, since 2024, the Baltimore Regional Transit Commission about the budget.

1 1

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 4

Fare policy. Since July 27th kids 12 & under ride free. Kids who show a student pass ride free.

MTA is setting up a reduced fare pass for low income people (based on SNAP eligibility) - aiming for launch in late 2025.

1 1

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 4

Fire downtown and MTA light rail. Hoping to get light rail service restored today. Had to shut down a section of the catenary to keep firefighters on ladders safe. With catenary off a section of light rail can’t run and a temporary bus shuttle is running.

1 1

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 4

MTA. There was a cyber attack last week. “I really can’t say a lot about it.” - MTA CEO Holly Arnold. Bus real time info is heavily impacted. MTA stood up an interim call center for the Mobility service last Friday. MTA is working with Maryland Dept. of Information Technology to resolve it.

1 1

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 4

We’re at the Baltimore Regional Transit Commission meeting. Posting updates here.

MTA news. MDOT’s draft 6-year capital budget. The update to the Regional Transit Plan. And more.

1 1 1

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 3

Applications for the fall Transportation 101 workshop series are open through Sept. 17.

Learn more about our program here: usa.streetsblog.org/2023/06/21/c...

The free 7-week workshop runs on Wed. evenings from Oct. 8 - Nov. 19 and includes dinner.

Apply today: forms.gle/NyAZsEp5zDzC....

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 3

Applications for the fall Transportation 101 workshop series are open through Sept. 17.

Learn more about our program here: usa.streetsblog.org/2023/06/21/c...

The free 7-week workshop runs on Wed. evenings from Oct. 8 - Nov. 19 and includes dinner.

Apply today: forms.gle/NyAZsEp5zDzC....

cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · Sep 2

Maryland has published the draft capital transportation program. It says how MDOT proposes to spend taxpayer funds on transportation projects over the next 6 years. At $21.5 billion it's Maryland's biggest ever.

What will it do for you?

mdot.maryland.gov/OPCP/CTP_2026/…

https://mdot.maryland.gov/OPCP/CTP_2026/…