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! 

In this issue: 

• Help Us Create A Climate Action Plan For All
• Share Your Transit Stories
• Take A Survey To Help Improve Housing In The Baltimore Metro Area!
• Join The Transportation CORE
• Learn More About The RAISE Project To Improve Transit And Safety
• Share Your Thoughts On Maryland’s $18.9 Billion Transportation Program
• Join Us At The Free Young Driver Safety Program
• Learn About The Red Line At An Open House This Month
• Our Meetings Are Open To All - Join Online Or Watch The Recordings
• Check Out Our Other Mailing Lists
   

HELP US CREATE A CLIMATE ACTION PLAN FOR ALL 

Are you worried about how climate change impacts the Baltimore region?  The Baltimore Metropolitan Council is leading a major project to create a Climate Action Plan for the Baltimore region. 

We are dedicated to ensuring everyone—from local officials to community groups and residents—has a say in this plan. 

You can learn more at an upcoming Open House on Thursday, November 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Essex Branch of the Baltimore County Library.  

Or, visit our website to learn more and take our survey! Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a raffle for a $50 gift card. Comments are welcome through Monday, November 11.  

Let's work together for a sustainable future!  

Join the conversation at publicinput.com/climateplan
 

SHARE YOUR TRANSIT STORIES  

We want to hear your experiences on transit in the Baltimore region! Your stories are important because they can show how transit affects our community and why we need improvements. This helps us understand what is working and what needs to change.

We will use your stories to create a story map that shows the real-life impact of transit in the Baltimore region. We will share this map with decision-makers and the community to keep the conversation going and push for better transit.

Let’s talk transit!  Share your story today at publicinput.com/mytransitstory
 

JOIN THE TRANSPORTATION CORE!

We are looking for dedicated volunteers to join the Transportation CORE. If you live or work in one of these areas, we need your help!  :: Annapolis :: Anne Arundel County :: Carroll County :: Harford County :: Howard County :: Queen Anne's County ::

The mission of the CORE is to create a space where people from all backgrounds can share their ideas and help guide important decisions.

Through online surveys and quarterly virtual meetings, members serve as a focus group for local planners. Your input helps us improve our projects and plans. Your views give us valuable insight into what the community needs for the future of transportation. 

Your voice matters. Let’s work together to build a better Baltimore region for all. 

Apply to the CORE today
 

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RAISE PROJECT TO IMPROVE TRANSIT AND SAFETY 

You’re invited to join a Virtual Open House about the RAISE Project on Wednesday, October 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. . 

Through the RAISE Project, improvements are being made to a 20-mile corridor in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Important updates such as dedicated bus and bike lanes, better bus stops and sidewalk access for people with disabilities, and priority signals for transit vehicles are being made. 

The goals are to provide faster, more reliable transit service and make sure that people who walk, roll, and bike are safe. 

Learn more about the project and how community feedback is shaping plans.

Log on at RAISEBaltimore.com
 

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.

Join MDOT and local leaders at these upcoming meetings*: 

• Monday, October 7 at 6 p.m. in Annapolis and on local cable 
• Tuesday, October 8 at 3 p.m. in Centreville and on QACTV
• Monday, October 21 at 10 a.m. in Baltimore City and on Charm TV Baltimore 
• Monday, October 21 at 2 p.m. in Towson and on YouTube
• Monday, October 28 at 10 a.m. in Bel Air

*Meetings in Howard and Carroll Counties were held in September.

Check out the highlights or get more info at ctp.maryland.gov
 

JOIN US AT THE FREE YOUNG DRIVER 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
 

LEARN ABOUT THE RED LINE AT AN OPEN HOUSE THIS MONTH

The Maryland Transit Administration is hosting five open houses about the Baltimore Red Line project in October. You can learn about the state's choice of light rail and where they are looking to build the Red Line. Details about how much it costs, who is expected to ride and benefit from the new line, and what the schedule is for building it.

The open houses are free and open to the public. Drop in at one of these events to learn more! 

• Tuesday, October 22 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
• Wednesday, October 23 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Baltimore War Memorial
• Wednesday, October 23 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Woodlawn High School
• Thursday, October 24 from to 8:30 p.m. at the Creative Alliance
• Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Edmondson Westside High School

Meeting materials will be available online for those unable to attend the meetings.

Learn More and Stay Engaged at redlinemaryland.com
 

SHARE YOUR STORY ABOUT NEW BIKING AND WALKING PATHS ON US 1

For the first time, people biking and walking along parts of US 1 have a protected area to travel. 

Howard County and the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) have turned a travel lane on US 1 (north of Davis Avenue to North Laurel Road) into a protected area for people walking and biking.  

Now, they want to hear stories and experiences of people who are using the new pathway. Planners are looking to understand how the bike and walk path is working or not working for people. 

Share your experience or learn more
 

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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