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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · 23d

"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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#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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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 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 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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Downtown Residents Advocacy Network (Baltimore, MD) @downtownresidents.bsky.social · Jun 17

And #MajorLeagueTransit!

#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Jun 14

This is why Baltimore needs and deserves #BetterTransitNOW

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Jun 10

Baltimore is Maryland’s heart—it's time it had #MajorLeagueTransit. Follow #BetterTransitNOW on socials & bettertransitnow.org to join the movement for frequent, reliable transit.

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Jun 10

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · May 14

Over 3 months since the #TransitRidersRally - so great to see @baltcityschools students in @baltimorebanner! Read @rickhutzell’s column on fixing school transit: shorturl.at/v1Kqe
#FixBaltimoreTransit #StudentVoices #YouthPower

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Downtown Residents Advocacy Network (Baltimore, MD) @downtownresidents.bsky.social · May 5

Tomorrow...

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Apr 18

Did you know Johns Hopkins grad students and Prof. Wonjung Bae captured powerful moments from the #TransitRidersRally? Watch their 5-min doc featuring attendee interviews and scenes from the march to #LawyersMall: shorturl.at/mWWd2
#TransitEquity #PublicTransit #StudentVoices

Scenes from the first-ever Transit Riders Rally in Annapolis!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Apr 15

Thanks to @govwesmoore, @Itgovarunamiller, @senatormccray, @elect_edelson, @delsheilaruth, @shellyhettleman, @marc_korman & #MDGA for fighting for new @MTA funds! A big step toward #BetterTransitNOW & the #MajorLeagueTransit Baltimore deserves! #TransitJustice #FundTransit

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Mar 24

Failing to support @govwesmoore.bsky.social budget & @fairsharemd.bsky.social would be madness! Tell your State Senator & Senate President @billferguson we need #BetterTransitNOW. Find your Senator's contact information here: mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/m...

#FundTransitMD #FairShareMD

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Feb 25

The impact of Baltimore's insufficient transit service on public school students cannot be understated. Its significance is why @thebaltimorebanner.com spent over a year investigating what's wrong: www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/k-...

We can and must do better. We need #BetterTransitNOW!

A photo taken during the Transit Riders Rally on February 4th outside the Maryland State House in Annapolis of elementary school kids holding signs asking for better transit service in Baltimore so that they can get to school on time.

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Feb 26

According to a new @umbc.bsky.social poll published yesterday, 74% of Marylanders say the availability and quality of public transportation is a high or medium priority. #mdpolitics

Maryland legislators: Are you listening? We need #BetterTransitNOW!

A photo of rally-goers at the Transit Riders Rally that took place at the Maryland State House in Annapolis on February 4th.

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Feb 20

Two weeks ago, Kali Schumitz of the Maryland Center on Economic Policy + Senator Hettleman spoke to rally-goers about @fairsharemd.bsky.social's Fair Share Plan to help fund Baltimore's transit system, and Collington Square EMS teacher Jordan Jones shared what #BetterTransitNOW means to students.

A photo of Kali Schumitz of the Maryland Center on Economic Policy and State Senator Shelly Hettleman both standing outside the Maryland State House on February 4th, 2025 talking to Transit Rider Rally participants about the Fair Share Plan (fairsharemaryland.org).

A photo of Collington Square Elementary Middle School teacher Jordan Jones speaking about his experiences using public transit in Baltimore compared to other countries he visited as a former professional basketball player. Jordan is speaking outside the Maryland State House on February 4th, 2025 talking to Transit Rider Rally participants.

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Feb 18

Two weeks ago, Baltimore students descended upon Annapolis for our Transit Riders Rally and let our elected officials know they need #BetterTransitNOW. Why? Because they can't get to school on time.

Check out this morning's @thebaltimorebanner.com story:

Transit nightmare: Thousands of Baltimore kids can’t get to school on time

Unreliable public transportation turns school choice into a false promise.

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Feb 14

Last Tuesday, Senator Cory McCray, @sheilaruth.com, and Baltimore Poly senior and Communications Director for ASCBC Qamryn Askew all took time out of their busy schedules to share their reasons why we need #BetterTransitNOW in Baltimore. Thank you!

Senator Cory McCray speaks into a microphone outside the Maryland State House during our Transit Riders Rally on February 4th.

Delegate Sheila Ruth stands at the podium outside the Maryland State House during our Transit Riders Rally on February 4th.

Qamryn Askew speaks into the microphone at the podium outside the Maryland State House during our Transit Riders Rally on February 4th.

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · Feb 12

It’s hard to believe that just one week ago we were all rallying in Annapolis for #BetterTransitNOW in 55 degree weather! ☃️

Special thanks to @mdotmtaholly.bsky.social of @mtamaryland.bsky.social, Bemi Byrd of No Boundaries Coalition, and everyone who shared their Baltimore transit visions with us!

Holly Arnold, administrator of the MTA, shares her vision about the future of transit in Baltimore at a makeshift podium outside the Maryland State House. She stands in front of a large sign that reads "#BetterTransitNOW" with the words "Reliability", "Frequency", and "Accountability" over drawings of buses and trains.

Lauren 'Bemi' Byrd, Transportation Community Organizer at No Boundaries Coalition, stands proudly holding a microphone up high after sharing her thoughts about transit in Baltimore.

Transit Rider Rally participants stand listening to our speakers, some of them taking photos, others while holding signs that read "Students Need #BetterTransitNOW".

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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · Feb 5

Better transit now: Baltimore students and advocates rally in Annapolis

Baltimore students and advocates rally for transit in Annapolis

Roughly 100 students and advocates gathered just steps from the State House Tuesday afternoon with a simple message displayed on signs and reverberating through the air — Baltimore needs better transit,...

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