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While other cities try to replicate Houston’s successful bus network overhaul, Maryland’s plan for Baltimore falls short

15 Dec 2016 | Posted by Steve Davis | 2 Comments | baltimore, buses, maryland, new reports, red line, transit

At a time when other cities are redesigning their bus transit service and aggressively investing in public transportation overall to provide more consistent, predictable service to serve residents and employers, Baltimore — thanks to the state of Maryland — is attempting to get the most out of its bus system with only marginal new investment and changes in service that won’t do much to improve access to jobs, schools, or opportunity.

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The Baltimore Sun agrees: Baltimore needs the Red Line

13 May 2015 | Posted by Michael Russell | 2 Comments | baltimore, maryland, new reports, purple line, red line, transit

Yesterday, The Baltimore Sun editorial board heartily affirmed the necessity of the Red Line for Baltimore’s future, calling it “the economic shot in the arm” that the city needs and urging Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to approve both it and the Purple Line project in the DC suburbs.

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Economic analysis shows Red and Purple lines could be major boon for Maryland, the city of Baltimore and suburban Washington, DC

5 May 2015 | Posted by Transportation for America | 1 Comment | baltimore, light rail, maryland, Press Releases, purple line, red line, transit, washington dc

The two rail transit lines being considered by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and his advisers could help leverage billions of dollars in income, increased productivity and expanded tax base, according to a new analysis from Transportation for a America.

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