Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Baltimore

Transit ridership improved in the second quarter of the year thanks to passengers returning to the New York and DC subway systems. Image: Thomas Hawk

Urban Transit Systems are Adding Riders (Mostly)

By Aaron Short | Oct 15, 2019 | No Comments

You asked for a deep dive on transit ridership numbers — you got it!

The Maryland Transit Administration has a $2 billion shortfall due to the state underfunding its priorities.

Critics: Maryland Gov. Shortchanges Transit Again

By Vince DiMiceli | Oct 2, 2019 | 2 Comments

Governor Larry Hogan's latest six-year capital investment plan cuts 10 percent from public transit.

Accessibility to jobs in Baltimore by bike facilities. Map: University of Minnesota Accessibility Observatory

Bike Infrastructure Boosts Job Access: Report

By Angie Schmitt | Jul 24, 2019 | 2 Comments

In cities with good bike infrastructure, residents can access thousands of additional jobs on two wheels, a new study finds.

Maryland Is In A Huge Transit Hole

By Aaron Short | Jul 23, 2019 | No Comments

Years of underfunding transit in the Old Line State has left the Maryland Transit Administration $2-billion short of the $5.7 billion needed to run its bus and rail system over the next decade.

3rd Street bus lane in San Francisco. Photo: SFMTA

The Magic of Red Painted Bus Lanes

By Angie Schmitt | Jun 7, 2019 | 10 Comments

More cities should be using this inexpensive and effective tool to speed bus service already.

UPDATED: Baltimore May Jail E-Scooter Speeders

By Angie Schmitt | Jan 28, 2019 | 7 Comments

Legislation being considered by the City Council would give police the option of jailing e-scooter riders for up to 30 days for minor infractions.

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