2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program
2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program
The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board has put together a $4.52 billion transportation investment program for the next 4 years. There are 162 bicycle, transit, bridge, highway, pedestrian, and freight projects in this program. Check out the interactive story map or download a detailed project list below. We also have an air quality assessment about the projects.
Nearly 210 people shared over 250 comments, includding over180 transportation project ideas or transportation needs. All comments can be seen on the share your thoughts tab below and a summary is available on the results tab.
The BRTB and BMC staff are reviewing comments and will share responses in July. Stay tuned!
About the TIP
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is really just a to-do list for transportation projects in the Baltimore region. Members of the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) identify transportation projects they would like to fund over the next four years.
This includes improving transit, repairing bridges, widening existing roads, or making safer paths for walking and biking.
The TIP also identifies where the money for these projects will come from. In our area, that includes money from local jurisdictions, the state and the federal government, as well as toll revenue. It is a budget for all these improvements.
Check out the next tabs to find out about projects, funding, and the air quality report. Then, take our survey and share your thoughts with us!
2025-2028 TIP Virtual Public Meeting 1
The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board has a $4.5 billion plan for transportation and they want to know what you think! There are 162 bicycle, transit, bridge, highway, pedestrian, and freight projects in this plan. Check out our plan for the next 4 years. Then take our survey or share a comment by phone, text, email or at a meeting on Monday, June 10 at noon. Comments are welcome through June 17, 2024. We hope to hear from you! To view this page in another language, click the “translate” button at the top. For help, please leave us a voicemail at 855-925-2801 x10279 or email us at BRTB-TIP@publicinput.com.
2025-2028 TIP Virtual Public Meeting 2
The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board has a $4.5 billion plan for transportation and they want to know what you think! There are 162 bicycle, transit, bridge, highway, pedestrian, and freight projects in this plan. Check out our plan for the next 4 years. Then take our survey or share a comment by phone, text, email or at a meeting on Monday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Comments are welcome through June 17, 2024. We hope to hear from you! To view this page in another language, click the “translate” button at the top. For help, please leave us a voicemail at 855-925-2801 x10279 or email us at BRTB-TIP@publicinput.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most of the money, about 62%, comes from the federal government, totaling $2.80 billion. State and local funds make up 27% of the funding, which is about $1.24 billion. The remaining 11%, or $490.08 million, comes from MDTA Toll Revenues.
We recognize the importance of safe and accessible active transportation options. Areawide programs focused around Transportation Alternatives, Environmental and Safety and Spot Improvements totaling $338.4 Million include bicycle and pedestrian projects. In addition, major projects such as MD 175, MD 173 Bridge Replacement, Putty Hill Avenue over I-695 and MD 91 Bridge Replacement include bicycle compatibility features.
Additionally, to help us develop a strong network of bicycle paths, the BRTB is launching the Bikeable Baltimore Region (BBR) project in May 2024. The BBR project aims to create a safe and accessible bike network for the entire region. Stay tuned to baltometro.org to learn more and get involved.
The BRTB is committed to developing a multimodal transportation network, including improvements to bicycle and pedestrian facilities alongside transit enhancements.
In this TIP, we have included all transit projects submitted by the local jurisdictions and state agencies. In addition to the $864 Million in Transit Preservation projects and $162 Million in Transit Capacity Increasing projects outlined in this TIP, the State has programmed over another $5 billion in state money going to operate the transit system statewide over the coming 4 years. The bulk of the MTA system is in the Baltimore region.
BRTB members are engaged in a wide range of activities and projects that help to improve air quality, including greenhouse gas emissions. No new bus that MTA buys will burn fossil fuels. There are electric buses and now the MTA is testing hydrogen fuel cell powered buses. There are a number of technology projects such as improved signal timing, and use of LED lights. There are numerous bicycle and sidewalk improvements.
A new federal program called the Carbon Reduction Program is available to expand funding for these types of projects.
Recently, the BRTB updated how projects are scored for the long-range transportation plan. The weight of a project's safety impact was increased as part of this update.
Through a partnership with the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration's Highway Safety Office (MHSO), a safety planner position is funded at BMC to support the development and implementation of local strategic safety plans and other safety programs.
With funding from MHSO, the Look Alive campaign featuring Signal Woman talking about pedestrian and bicycle safety outreach and education is conducted through BMC for the Baltimore region. The Look Alive campaign evolved into a broader safety message and outreach campaign focus in the BRTB's Transportation Planning Budget that will address all aspects of transportation safety and begin with a partnership with the Baltimore Orioles.
There are numerous projects in the TIP relating to transit safety. Safety projects in the TIP include MARC overhauls and replacements, bus and rail preventive maintenance, bus and paratransit overhauls and replacements and several others.
Several projects in the TIP use Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP) funds. HSIP funds are programmed in three MDOT SHA areawide projects focusing on environmental improvements, resurfacing and rehabilitation, and safety and spot improvements. While areawide projects are generally smaller in nature, there are numerous projects within the areawide programs. Baltimore City also includes two projects using HSIP funding aimed at improving pedestrian and roadway safety.
There are many other projects identified by project sponsors as supporting the BRTB’s highway safety goals. Examples include the provisions for bicycle and pedestrian facilities along roadways and bridges and the adoption of Complete Streets policies.
If you have more questions or need help, email BRTB-TIP@publicinput.com or leave a voicemail at 855-925-2801 x 10279.
Want to know more?
Check out previous TIPs and see results of previous comment periods at publicinput.com/baltoregiontip