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B’more Involved keeps you informed and engaged in your community. Each month, discover opportunities to shape Baltimore’s future through surveys, events, and public meetings. Don’t just stay informed—get involved and make an impact!
In this issue:
- Getting There: Your Transportation Story
- Launching Cherry Hill Trail Design Process
- Help Improve Safe Routes To Transit!
- Maryland Wants Your Feedback on Future Transportation Projects!
- Applications Now Being Accepted for CMTA’s Transportation 101
- West Baltimore United Stakeholder Meeting Set For April 8
- Summer Transportation Institute Accepting Applications
- Join the Transportation CORE - We Need Your Voice
- Report Misparked Scooters & E-Bikes To 311
- Join MDOT Maryland Transit Administration’s Citizens Advisory Committee!
- Be the Driver Who Saves Lives - Be Road Ready!
- Our Meetings Are Open to All - Join Online or Watch the Recordings
- Check Out Our Other Mailing Lists
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GETTING THERE: YOUR TRANSPORTATION STORY
Tired of Traffic? Want Better Transit or Safer Streets? We Want to Hear from You!
No matter how you travel—driving, biking, walking, or taking transit—your experience matters. By taking this short survey, you can help shape future transportation projects that impact your daily life.
🚦 Take Our 10-Minute Survey – Tell us what’s working, what’s not, and what changes would make getting around easier. Your answers are private, and you can skip any question.
🎁 Win a $100 Gift Card – Complete the survey for a chance to win one of ten $100 gift cards (18+ to enter).
🗣️ Join a Paid Focus Group – Want to share more? Provide your contact info at the end of the survey to be considered.
Make your voice heard—take the survey by Friday, April 4!
Visit yourregionyourvoice.org/GettingThere
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LAUNCHING CHERRY HILL TRAIL DESIGN PROCESS
We are starting to design a 1.7-mile trail segment in the Cherry Hill neighborhood in Baltimore City. This segment will be part of the Patapsco Regional Greenway.
Before we start to plan, we would like to hear from the community. Are you excited about this trail? What do you think about the proposed location? Do you know of anything that could make this route hard to use or build? What suggestions do you have to make the trail beneficial for everyone?
Join us for a community meeting on Monday, March 24 at the Enoch Pratt Free Library - Cherry Hill Branch (606 Cherry Hill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225) to learn more. You can also take our survey online by Monday, April 14! We hope to hear from you!
Learn more about the PRG Cherry Hill Trail
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HELP IMPROVE SAFE ROUTES TO TRANSIT!
Anne Arundel County is hosting community meetings to discuss transit access improvements. Share your input and help decide which projects should come first!
Learn more and share your thoughts at one of these open house meetings:
Tuesday, April 1, 6 to 7 p.m.
Maryland City at Russett Library (3501 Russett Common, Laurel, MD')
Wednesday, April 15, 6 to 7 p.m.
American Legion Post #141 (1707 Forest Dr, Annapolis, MD)
Spanish translation available. For help participating, contact 410-222-7582 or pwcust00@aacounty.org at least 7 days in advance.
Can't attend? Leave a comment on the map:
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MARYLAND WANTS FEEDBACK ON FUTURE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS!
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released a DRAFT of the FY 2025-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for public review.
This plan outlines about $20.2 billion in funding for transportation over the next 4 years. For the Baltimore region, there is $6.10 billion set aside, with federal funds contributing $2.80 billion (62%) and state and local funds providing $1.24 billion (27%).
Share your comments by Friday, April 4, to MDOTRegionalPlanning@mdot.maryland.gov.
Learn more and view the Draft FY 2025-2028 STIP
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APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR CMTA’S TRANSPORTATION 101
The Central Maryland Transportation Alliance is now accepting applications for its Transportation 101 workshops!
Transportation 101 is a 7-week class in which participants meet to learn from local experts and leaders, meet other interested residents and ultimately put what they learn into action. The Transportation Alliance believes that engaged and informed citizens are integral to building the region's transportation future.
Classes are held from 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday from April 30 to June 11 and include dinner. Applications are welcome through April 9.
Learn more or apply today
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WEST BALTIMORE UNITED STAKEHOLDER MEETING SET FOR APRIL 8
For over 50 years, the "Highway to Nowhere" split West Baltimore. Now, Baltimore City, along with the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT MTA), is working on the West Baltimore United Planning project to improve the community's future.
A stakeholder meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 8, from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. at Bon Secours Community Resource Center (31 S. Payson Street, Baltimore, MD 21223).
The Stakeholder Workgroup is key in making sure community voices are heard in the planning process. This group connects residents with project leaders. While everyone is welcome to attend and learn about the project, there will not be a public comment session at this meeting. There will be future opportunities for residents to share feedback.
Learn more at streetsofbaltimore.com
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SUMMER TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Morgan State University’s National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) is a free program for middle and high school students interested in transportation careers. Students will enjoy a fun mix of hands-on activities, field trips, guest speakers, SAT prep, and more while experiencing college life.
✅ Explore STEM and transportation careers
✅ Full scholarship (all costs covered)
✅ Stipend after program completion
Don't miss this chance— Apply by March 30! 📅
Learn more at morgan.edu/soe/ntc/transportation-institute
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JOIN THE TRANSPORTATION CORE - WE NEED YOUR VOICE
Do you live or work in Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford, Howard, or Queen Anne’s County? We need motivated volunteers to help shape the future of transportation and planning in our region.
Through online surveys and quarterly virtual meetings, members serve as a focus group for regional planners. Your input helps us improve our projects, plans, and outreach efforts.
The Transportation CORE is a diverse group that gives feedback to regional planners through online surveys and virtual meetings. Your ideas will help improve projects and make sure community needs are heard.
Let’s build a better Baltimore region—together! Apply today
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REPORT MISPARKED SCOOTERS & E-BIKES TO 311
Scooters and e-bikes blocking sidewalks, entrances, bus stops, or ramps can now be reported to Baltimore City 311 under "Scooter and E-Bike Parking" in the Parking, Signals, and Signs category. Lime and Spin must move reported vehicles within 24 hours to keep sidewalks clear and safe.
More than 1.4 million trips have been taken this year — a fun, sustainable way to get around. Riders should park upright and out of the way of sidewalks, entrances, and ramps.
Learn more about Baltimore’s Micromobility Program
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JOIN MDOT MTA’S CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE!
MDOT MTA is looking for volunteers to help improve local transit. As a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), you’ll share rider concerns and suggest ways to make services better.
Interested? Call 410-767-8755 or email mdotmta-advisorycomm@mdot.maryland.gov to learn more!
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BE THE DRIVER WHO SAVES LIVES - BE ROAD READY!
Ever found yourself stuck on the side of the road wishing you had packed a few extra essentials? A little preparation can go a long way in keeping you safe and stress-free in an emergency.
What’s in your trunk? Make sure you’re stocked with:
🚗 Flashlight – For nighttime breakdowns or low-visibility situations
🔋 Jumper cables – A lifesaver if your battery dies
💧 Water – Stay hydrated while you wait for help
⚠️ Reflective triangles – Keep yourself visible to other drivers
And if you ever run into trouble on Maryland’s State-owned primary roads, just dial #77 for assistance.
Be prepared—your future self will thank you!
Learn more at zerodeathsmd.gov
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OUR MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO ALL
The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board and its subcommittees meet regularly to plan for the future of transportation in our region.
These meetings are open to the public. Some meetings are held in person at the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, located at 1500 Whetstone Way, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21230. All meetings are live streamed online via Zoom for your convenience.
Check out our calendar at baltometro.org
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