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B'more Involved promotes civic engagement in local and regional transportation, planning and equity. This important information - also posted on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) - is a great way for you to learn more, stay up-to-date on important events and news, and let you know how you can B'more Involved!
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In this issue:
- Climate Action Plan Launches - Share Your Thoughts Today
- Take a Survey to Help Improve Housing in the Baltimore Metro Area!
- Amtrak Hosts Meetings on the Frederick Douglass Tunnel
- Could Biking and Walking Paths be Coming to North Laurel?
- Upcoming Meeting on Key Bridge Rebuild
- Share Your Thoughts on Maryland’s $18.9 Billion Transportation Program
- Apply Today for CMTA’s Transportation 101
- Live Outside of Baltimore? Apply to Serve on the BRTBs Community Engagement CORE
- Free Young Driver Safety Program
- Our Meetings Are Open To All - Join Online Or Watch The Recordings
- Sign Up For Text Alerts
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CLIMATE ACTION PLAN LAUNCHES - SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS TODAY
Are you worried about how climate change impacts the Baltimore region? BMC is leading a major project to make our environment more sustainable. We are doing this work with the help of a $1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
We are dedicated to ensuring everyone — from local officials to community groups and residents — has a say in this plan. Visit our website to learn more and get involved. Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a raffle for one of three $50 gift cards!
Comments are welcome through Monday, November 11. Let's work together for a sustainable future!
Learn how you can help at publicinput.com/climateplan
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TAKE A SURVEY TO HELP IMPROVE HOUSING IN THE BALTIMORE METRO AREA!
BMC is conducting a survey to understand residents' experiences in finding quality, affordable housing. The survey is confidential and will help create better housing programs. It takes about 10 minutes, and you could win a $100 gift card for participating!
Participation is optional and won't affect your housing status or assistance. If you have a housing voucher and are willing to share more about your housing search, email hello@rootpolicy.com to join a virtual focus group.
Please share this survey with others in your community! Everyone who completes it can enter the gift card drawing.
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AMTRAK HOSTS MEETINGS ON THE FREDERICK DOUGLASS TUNNEL
More than 150 years old, the Baltimore & Potomac (B&P) Tunnel dates from the Civil War era. It is also the largest bottleneck on the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C. and New Jersey.
The Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program is focused on replacing the old B&P Tunnel. The goal is to make train travel in the area faster, safer and more reliable.
Amtrak hosts community meetings in person and online. Everyone is welcome, and project staff will be there to share updates and listen to your thoughts.
The next public meetings are set for:
- Monday, September 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (Virtual)
- Wednesday, September 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Carver Vocational Technical High School (2201 Presstman St, Baltimore)
Register online or learn more at fdtunnel.com
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COULD BIKING AND WALKING PATHS BE COMING TO NORTH LAUREL?
The Howard County Office of Transportation is starting a study to see if it's possible to create pedestrian and bike paths in the North Laurel area. They're holding a public meeting at the High Ridge Park Pavilion on Tuesday, September 10, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. You can drop by any time during the meeting to learn about the study, ask questions, and share your thoughts with the staff.
Learn more about this community meeting
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UPCOMING MEETING ON KEY BRIDGE REBUILD
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is planning to replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge with a new bridge. They have applied for permits, including a Water Quality Certification and are hosting a meeting to share updates on the permits and the project.
The new bridge will have stronger foundations and protective features in the Patapsco River. It will be built in the same location as the current bridge and will connect to the existing roadways on both sides of the river, staying within MDTA’s right-of-way.
Join the public hearing on the rebuild permit on Tuesday, September 17 at the Community College of Baltimore County (Dundalk Campus, 7200 Sollers Point Rd., Baltimore, MD 21222). There will be a poster session from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and a public hearing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
For more information visit keybridgerebuild.com
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SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON MARYLAND’S $18.9 BILLION TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released a draft $18.9 billion transportation budget for the next six years. It includes money for transit, highways, bike routes, safe crosswalks and sidewalks, freight lines, tunnels, electric vehicle charging stations, and more. Due to budget challenges, MDOT is focused on keeping the system running and improving safety.
Here is where you can join MDOT and local leaders to learn more or give feedback:
- Wednesday, September 18 at 6 p.m. in Ellicott City
- Thursday, September 26 at 3 p.m. in Westminster
- Monday, October 7 at 6 p.m. in Annapolis
- Tuesday, October 8 at 3 p.m. in Centreville
- Monday, October 21 at 10 a.m. in Baltimore City
- Monday, October 21 at 2 p.m. in Towson
- Monday, October 28 at 10 a.m. in Bel Air
Check out the highlights here or get more info at ctp.maryland.gov
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LIVE OUTSIDE BALTIMORE? APPLY TO SERVE ON THE BRTB’S TRANSPORTATION CORE
The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) is inviting volunteers to join the Transportation CORE.
We are especially interested in increasing engagement from the city of Annapolis and the surrounding counties of Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford, Howard, and Queen Anne’s.
This virtual group brings together people from across our region to share valuable feedback on transportation and planning activities in the Baltimore region. We’re looking for residents, business owners, transportation advocates, non-profit leaders, and other key stakeholders to contribute their insights. If you live or work in these areas, we encourage you to apply today and help shape the future of transportation in our region.
Apply today at publicinput.com/coreapp
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FREE YOUNG DRIVERS SAFETY PROGRAM
Plan now to be a part of the Baltimore County Police Department’s FREE Young Drivers' Safety Program from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 19 at the Carver Center for Arts & Technology (938 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21204)
The program offers free classes and resources for youth such as:
- Driving simulators, including rollover, impaired and distracted driving simulators
- Defensive driving skills
- How to handle emergencies
It's open to all young drivers and aims to reduce crashes by helping new drivers gain the knowledge and confidence they need to drive safely.
Register for Young Driver Safety Day
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OUR MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO ALL - JOIN ONLINE OR WATCH THE RECORDINGS
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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Did you know that can also receive text alerts for B’more Involved and our other newsletters. Update your subscriptions today.
BMC also shares information on different projects and plans throughout the year. Visit our engagement hub to check out what's going on or sign up for alerts.
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