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B’more Involved keeps you informed and engaged in activities around the region. Each month, discover opportunities to shape the Baltimore region's future through surveys, events and public meetings. Don’t just stay informed—get involved and make an impact!
In the December 2025 Issue: This month, we’re sharing updates on the PRG: Cherry Hill Trail and Amtrak’s latest public meetings on the Frederick Douglass Tunnel. You’ll also find a survey on new transit options in Harford County, Baltimore City's Charm City Circulator’s expanded neighborhood connections. Plus, we’re highlighting holiday-season reminders to plan a safe ride home and ways to stay involved through the BMC Engagement Hub.
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SHAPING THE PRG: CHERRY HILL TRAIL TOGETHER
Design is moving forward on a new segment of the Patapsco Regional Greenway (PRG) in Baltimore City’s Cherry Hill neighborhood. This trail will give people safer and easier ways to bike, walk, and roll in the community.
Earlier this spring, the Baltimore Metropolitan Council shared the possible trail location from the original PRG Concept Plan and asked residents for feedback. Based on what we heard, the team created several possible trail routes—called alignments—to better match what the community wants.
On November 4, we hosted a Community Open House at the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center. Community members and local partners—including the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Cherry Hill Community Coalition, Masonville Cove Partners, Black Yield Institute, and Women of Color Outdoors—joined us and shared their ideas. The meeting presentation is available on the project website.
What’s next? Soon, we will share the selected trail route and early design ideas. In Phase 3 in 2026, we will hold another community meeting where you can tell us what features you want to see along the PRG: Cherry Hill trail.
Learn More at YourRegionYourVoice.org/PRG
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AMTRAK HOSTS MEETINGS ON THE FREDERICK DOUGLASS TUNNEL
Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program is replacing the 150-year-old B&P Tunnel—the largest bottleneck on the Northeast Corridor. The new tunnel will make train travel in Baltimore faster, safer, and more reliable.
Amtrak invites you to upcoming public meetings to hear a 2025 year in review, get construction updates, learn about work opportunities, and share your feedback:
- Virtual: Monday, December 8 • 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- In Person: Wednesday, December 10 • 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School (121 McMechen Street Baltimore, MD 21217)
Everyone is welcome—join the conversation! Learn more at FDTunnel.com or RSVP online
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HARFORD TRANSIT IS EXPLORING NEW TRANSIT OPTIONS
Harford Transit is studying microtransit — a new kind of service that provides short, on-demand trips within certain areas. It works a bit like a small bus that comes when you request it, making it easier to get around town.
Microtransit can help riders get to places not served by current bus routes and make better connections to the rest of the transportation system. Harford Transit recently held community meetings to explain the idea, and the presentation slides are now available online.
How would you use this new service? Share your thoughts in a short survey for a chance to win a Harford Transit LINK monthly pass!
Get involved at tinyurl.com/HarfordMicro
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BALTIMORE'S CHARM CITY CIRCULATOR ADDS NEW NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS
Starting December 7, the Baltimore City Charm City Circulator will expand service on the Green and Orange Routes. The Green Route will now reach Broadway East, Oliver, and East Baltimore Midway, while the Orange Route adds a stop at Maritime Park.
Buses will come more often—every 20 minutes on the Green Route and about every 10 minutes on the Orange Route. Riders can track buses in real time with the Passio Go! app.
These updates come from the city’s Transit Development Plan and aim to give residents better connections to jobs, schools, health care, key destinations, and essential services across Baltimore. Community partners, including Transit Choices, strongly support these improvements.
Learn more at transportation.baltimorecity.gov/charm-city-circulator
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BEFORE YOU CELEBRATE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, PLAN A SAFE RIDE HOME
Heading out for holiday fun? Make a plan to get home safely. Impaired driving is both dangerous and preventable. In the last five years, more than 800 people in Maryland lost their lives in crashes involving impaired drivers — nearly one-third of all traffic deaths.
And if someone you know has been drinking or using drugs, don’t let them drive — help them find a safe way home.
A little planning goes a long way toward protecting the people around us. Be the Driver that Saves Lives. Make the choice that keeps everyone safe this season. ✨❄️🎉⛄✨
Learn more at ZeroDeathsMD.gov
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JOIN THE TRANSPORTATION CORE - WE NEED YOUR VOICE
If you live or work in Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford, Howard, or Queen Anne’s County, we’d love to hear from you. The BRTB is seeking motivated volunteers from these areas to help shape the future of transportation and planning in our region.
By joining, you’ll take part in online surveys and a handful of virtual meetings each year. Your input helps us improve our projects, plans and outreach efforts.
Let’s build a better Baltimore region—together! Apply today
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STAY CONNECTED WITH THE BMC ENGAGEMENT HUB
Did you know the Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) shares updates on a wide range of projects and plans — not just transportation? Stay connected, stay informed, and shape your region — Visit the BMC Engagement Hub today!
Sign Up for Alerts – Get email or text updates for B’more Involved and other BMC newsletters. Update your subscriptions at YourRegionYourVoice.org.
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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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