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In this issue: 

• Learn about the Baltimore Area Fair Housing Study on July 17 
• BRTB Reviewing Comments, Set To Vote On $4.5 Billion Transportation Program  
• Do You Bike Or Would You Like To?  We want to hear from you
• BRTB Seeks New Members for Transportation CORE
• Take the Harford Transit Survey 
• Charm City Circulator Now Serving Cherry Hill Community
• MDOT seeking donations for school supply drive 
• MDE Hosss Meeting on Key Bridge Demolition
• Be the Driver Who Saves Lives. Get a Sober Ride Home This Summer
• Our Meetings are Open to All - Join online or Watch the Recordings 
• Sign up for text alerts  

LEARN ABOUT THE BALTIMORE AREA FAIR HOUSING STUDY ON JULY 17 

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 makes it illegal to discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and family status. It also requires housing agencies and state and local governments to actively undo the ongoing harm of 20th century government housing discrimination.

The Baltimore Metropolitan Council is working with local governments, housing agencies, and other important stakeholders to create the 2025 Baltimore Area Fair Housing Study. 

Join us via zoom on Wednesday, July 17 at noon for our next community meeting.  

You will see the latest data on fair-housing-related disparities in the region, hear updates from our topic-specific small groups, and talk about next steps. 

Register to attend
 

BRTB REVIEWING COMMENTS,
SET TO VOTE ON $4.5 BILLION TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) recently released a $4.52 billion draft transportation plan for the next 4 years. The plan includes 162 bicycle, transit, bridge, highway, pedestrian, and freight projects.  

Nearly 210 people shared numerous comments on the draft, including over 180 transportation project ideas.  

The three main themes of the comments and survey responses were:   

• Reduce Highway Expansion and Shift Funding to Transit 
• Increase Transit Capacity and Bike/Pedestrian Projects
• Improve Road Safety and Reduce Fatalities 

The BRTB, with BMC staff support, are reviewing comments and will share responses in July. The BRTB is scheduled to vote on the final TIP and air quality report on Tuesday, July 23rd at 9 a.m. 

Visit publicinput.com/BRTB-TIP to see results

DO YOU BIKE OR WOULD YOU LIKE TO?   WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 

We're working to identify a bike network that's safe and comfortable for everyone, connecting our communities and making it easier to get to public transit, schools, work, parks, and more. 

Your input is crucial in helping us move towards a more Bikeable Baltimore Region!

Check out our interactive website and take our survey or share your thoughts by July 26.  

Get involved at publicinput.com/bikebaltoregion

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR VIRTUAL TRANSPORTATION CORE

The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) is looking for volunteers to join the Transportation CORE (Community Outreach and Regional Engagement).

This virtual group of people from all over the region come together to share their thoughts on transportation and planning. 

We need residents, business owners, transportation advocates, non-profit leaders, and other key stakeholders. Interested? Apply by July 28, 2024. Applications received after will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
 

 Apply for the Transportation CORE today
 

TAKE THE HARFORD TRANSIT SURVEY 

Harford County would like to hear from residents about bus service in Harford County. Your feedback is important to help maintain and improve public transit.

Take the survey today 
 

CHARM CITY CIRCULATOR NOW SERVING CHERRY HILL COMMUNITY

Mayor Brandon Scott and Transportation Director Corren Johnson have announced improvements to the Charm City Circulator (CCC), Baltimore’s free bus service. A new route launched June 23 to serve the Cherry Hill neighborhood. Changes were also made to the Purple Route.

Get the details 
 

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION KICKS OFF SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE 

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) are teaming up with the Boys & Girls Clubs in Maryland for the fourth annual statewide Back to School Supply Drive. Through Friday, July 12, you can drop off donations at 90 locations across the state to help thousands of Maryland children in need.

A list of accepted supplies and an interactive map of collection box locations are on the MDOT website. You can also donate money online or purchase supply kits from Amazon to support the campaign.

Learn more or find out how to donate
 

MDE HOSTS MEETING ON KEY BRIDGE DEMOLITION 

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is seeking a Water Quality Certification to demolish parts of the Francis Scott Key Bridge for reconstruction. 

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) will host a public hearing on Thursday, August 1, at the Baltimore County Public Library, North Point Branch, 1716 Merritt Blvd., Dundalk, MD 21222. A poster session will run from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. followed by the hearing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.. 

Written comments are accepted until August 15, 2024.

Learn more on MDE's website or visit keybridgerebuild.com 
 

BE THE DRIVER THAT SAVES LIVES: GET A SOBER RIDE THIS SUMMER

Heading out for some fun in the summer sun? Make sure you have a plan for a sober ride home before you go. 

Driving under the influence of drugs, including cannabis, or alcohol is dangerous. Even if you feel relaxed and in control while drinking or high, your reaction times, hand-eye coordination, and overall driving performance suffer once you get on the road. Some prescription medications can also negatively affect your ability to drive.

Thankfully, there are many safe ways to get around. Use a rideshare service, call a taxi, designate a sober driver, or take public transit. Be the driver who saves lives. Keep yourself and others safe this summer.  

Learn more at zerodeathsmd.gov
 

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 Baltimore Metropolitan Council, 1500 Whetstone Way, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21230, while all are live streamed online via Zoom.  

Check out our calendar at baltometro.org

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