Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)
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1. Maryland Transit Administration aka The MTA -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maryland_Transit_Administration
2. Maryland's MTA Charmcard - http://www.mtacharmcard.com/manage/index.htm
a. What is the MTA's CharmCard (Questions & Answers) - http://www.mtacharmcard.com/whatischarmcard/faq.htm
b. How to use the MTA's CharmCard - http://www.mtacharmcard.com/howto/procedures.htm
MTA's CharmPass (for SmartPhone owners) - https://mta.maryland.gov/charmpass
MTA's CharmPass Reduced Fare Application (for people who are senior citizens, disabled or otherwise eligible for reduced transit fares) - https://mta.maryland.gov/charmpass-reduced-fare-application
3. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (DC) aka WMATA - http://www.wmata.com/index.cfm?forcedesktop=1
4. DC's WMATA SmarTrip card - http://www.wmata.com/fares/smartrip/
a. SmarTrip® card Questions & Answers - http://www.wmata.com/fares/smartrip/smartrip_qanda.cfm#managing
*NOTE* Because of the close travel proximity of Washington DC & Maryland to one another as well as the fact that each area's transit system has some overlapping coverage with the neighboring system, the neighboring system is listed here as a convenience for public transit travel purposes.
5. MTA's Metro Subway info - http://mta.maryland.gov/metro-subway
a. MTA's Metro Subway Schedule up to June 17th 2017 (pre-MTA BaltimoreLINK system)
b. MTA's MetroLink Subway Schedule as of June 18th 2017 (MTA's BaltimoreLINK system)
6. MTA's Light Rail info - http://mta.maryland.gov/light-rail
a. MTA's Light Rail Schedule up to June 17th 2017 (pre-MTA BaltimoreLINK system)
b. MTA's Light RailLink Schedule as of June 18th 2017 (MTA's BaltimoreLINK system)
c. Todd's Railfan Guide to Baltimore MD's MTA Light Rail System - http://www.railfanguides.us/md/bal_lrv/index.htm
7. MTA's Local Buses - http://mta.maryland.gov/local-bus
a. MTA's Local Bus Schedules up to June 17th 2017 (pre-MTA BaltimoreLINK system)
b. MTA's CityLink, Express BusLink & LocalLink Bus Schedules as of June 18th 2017 (MTA's BaltimoreLINK system)
8. MTA's Commuter Buses (includes individual route search lookup capability) - http://mta.maryland.gov/commuter-bus
a. MTA's Commuter Bus Routes Maps & Schedules - https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule?type=commuter-bus
9. MTA's MARC Train - http://mta.maryland.gov/marc-train
New All-In-One MARC Train Solution To Buying A Ticket Or Pass - Introducing the new MARC Ticket Vending Machines In stations July 2018.
https://mta.maryland.gov/content/new-all-one-marc-train-solution-buying-ticket-or-pass
a. Brunswick Line schedule (Weekday Service only) -
(effective April 13th 2020) https://s3.amazonaws.com/mta-website-staging/mta-website-staging/files/Routes+Schedules/marc_brunswick-washington.pdf
b. Camden Line schedule (Weekday Service only) -
(effective April 13th 2020) https://s3.amazonaws.com/mta-website-staging/mta-website-staging/files/Routes+Schedules/marc_camden-washington.pdf
c. Penn Line schedule (Weekday & Weekend Service) -
(effective April 13th 2020) https://s3.amazonaws.com/mta-website-staging/mta-website-staging/files/Routes+Schedules/marc_penn-washington.pdf
10. MTA's Mobility/Paratransit Service - http://mta.maryland.gov/mobility
MTA Media Guide - This Media Guide was compiled in an effort to provide basic information about the MDOT MTA to news organizations and others.
Transit Applications for SmartPhones
TRANSIT - Your Ride in REAL-TIME https://transitapp.com
DC-Baltimore Transit - https://appadvice.com/app/dc-baltimore-transit/1146998626
YourStop program - YourStop is designed to allow users to find bus or train arrivals and departures at a stop or station as quickly and easily as possible.
Moovit transit app - https://moovitapp.com/
11. MTA's Taxi Access II now known as MTA Mobility Call-A-Ride (CAR) - https://mta.maryland.gov/mta-taxi-access-ii The MTA Taxi Access II service is available to MTA-certified Mobility customers. Taxi Access II service is not part of MTA Mobility service, but rather a separate and distinct MTA service provided under contract by participating area taxicab and sedan companies.
12. MTA's Transit Store (located in the Downtown area of Baltimore MD)
https://mta.maryland.gov/transit-store
13. Transit Maps - https://mta.maryland.gov/content/transit-maps
14. MTA's Transit Fares
a. Regular Fares - https://mta.maryland.gov/regular-fares
b. Special Fares - https://mta.maryland.gov/content/special-fare-programs
c. Transit Link Card - https://mta.maryland.gov/transit-link-card
d. All Access College Transit Pass - https://mta.maryland.gov/content/all-access-college-transit-pass
e. MARC Student Discount Transit Card - http://www.studentadvantage.com/discountcard/
f. MTA CharmCard® - All Access College Transit Pass (Pilot Program) - https://mta.maryland.gov/sites/default/files/CharmCard%20College%20Pass%202017_0111.pdf
g. Transit Fare Increase as of June 23rd 2019 - https://www.mta.maryland.gov/fare-increase-2019 & https://www.mta.maryland.gov/articles/243
Maryland MTA's Bus Stop Design Guide 11/19/2019
https://www.mta.maryland.gov/bus-stop-design-guide
MTA Bus Stop Sign closeup view with explanations of what appears on the sign - https://s3.amazonaws.com/mta-website-staging/mta-website-staging/files/Service%20Development/Design%20Guide/Sign%20Design.jpg
15. MTA's Service Changes - https://mta.maryland.gov/servicechanges
a. Pre-BaltimoreLink bus routes - http://mta.maryland.gov/service-changes
b. Fall 2017 Service Changes - https://mta.maryland.gov/servicechanges
c. Fall 2017 (09/03/2017) Service Adjustments & Modifications - https://mta.maryland.gov/servicechanges/fall2017
d. Winter 2018 (02/04/2018) Service Adjustments & Modifications - https://mta.maryland.gov/servicechanges/winter2018
e. Summer 2018 (06/24/2018) Service Adjustments & Modifications - https://mta.maryland.gov/servicechanges/summer2018
f. Fall 2018 (09/02/2018) Service Enhancements & Route Modifications - https://mta.maryland.gov/sites/default/files/SEP2018_FALL_Rider%20Notice081518_WEB.pdf
g. Winter 2019 (02/03/2019) Service Enhancements & Route Modifications - https://www.mta.maryland.gov/servicechanges/winter2019
MTA's Supplemental Service Schedules for Schools - https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schools
The following weblinks below provide a list of MTA bus stops proposed for consolidation & elimination. They are broken down by either Stop ID, Street Name, or Route Number as of Feb 5th 2017:
a1. Proposed MTA Bus Stops for Consolidation & Elimination Organized by ID (Stop) Number as of 01/01/2017 - https://mta.maryland.gov/sites/default/files/Winter%202017%20Consolidation%20Bus%20Stop%20List_stops%20organized%20by%20ID%20number_web...2_0.pdf
a2. Final Determination of MTA Bus Stops for Consolidation & Elimination Organized by ID (Stop) Number as of 02/13/2017 -https://mta.maryland.gov/sites/default/files/Winter%202017%20Consolidation%20Bus%20Stop%20List_stops%20organized%20by%20ID%20number_web....pdf
b1. Proposed MTA Bus Stops for Consolidation & Elimination Organized by Street Name as of 01/01/2017 - https://mta.maryland.gov/sites/default/files/Winter%202017%20Consolidation%20Bus%20Stop%20List_stops%20organized%20by%20Street%20Name_w...2.pdf
b2. Final Determination of MTA Bus Stops for Consolidation & Elimination Organized by Street Name as of 02/13/2017 - https://mta.maryland.gov/sites/default/files/Winter%202017%20Consolidation%20Bus%20Stop%20List_stops%20organized%20by%20Street%20Name_NEW.pdf
c1. Proposed MTA Bus Stops for Consolidation & Elimination Organized by Route Number as of 01/01/2017 https://mta.maryland.gov/sites/default/files/Winter%202017%20Consolidation%20Bus%20Stop%20List_stops%20organized%20by%20Current%20Route...2.pdf
c2. Final Determination of MTA Bus Stops for Consolidation & Elimination Organized by Route Number as of 02/13/2017 - https://mta.maryland.gov/sites/default/files/Winter%202017%20Consolidation%20Bus%20Stop%20List_stops%20organized%20by%20Current%20Route..._0.pdf
16. MTA's Public Hearings, Meetings & Updates website - http://mta.maryland.gov/public-hearings-meetings-updates
17. MTA's Quick Link Schedules: This page serves as quick access to all of the MTA's transit mode schedules 03/17/2016 - http://mta.maryland.gov/quick-schedule-links
18. MTA's RATE YOUR RIDE website (Give feedback on the quality of your ride on an MTA vehicle) - http://rateyourride.org/
19. MTA's Subway Station Elevator & Escalator Service Availability & Outages - https://mta.maryland.gov/elevator-escalator-outages
20. MTA's electronic eNotifications program 03/17/2016 - http://mta.maryland.gov/enotifications
21. MTA's Living The Transit LIFESTYLE blog (contains MTA event & history info) - http://mta.maryland.gov/transitblo
22. History of the Maryland MTA Transit System - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_68_%28MTA_Maryland%29#Route_68
23. MTA to launch radio station in Baltimore this week 03/15/2016 -
a. http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-mta-radio-station-20160315-story.html
24. MTA's Radio & TV Travel Information 03/17/2016 - http://mta.maryland.gov/mta-commuter-connections WTTZ 93.5 FM in Baltimore & WMVK-107.3 FM in Perryville
25. Contact the MTA with questions, comments, compliments, suggestions or complaints https://mta.maryland.gov/contact-mta
a. Transit Information Contact Center 410-539-5000, Toll Free: 1-866-RIDE-MTA (1-866-743-3682), Monday through Friday, 6:00am - 7:00pm
26. MTA Transit Police Department (24hrs a day/7 days per week) 410-454-7720
26. BNIP (Bus Network Improvement Project) - Predecessor to the BaltimoreLINK Transit Program
a. BNIP Data - http://mta.maryland.gov/bnip-data
b. BNIP Plan Year One - http://mta.maryland.gov/bnip-plan-year-one
27. MTA's BaltimoreLINK - http://mta.maryland.gov/baltimorelink or www.baltimorelink.com or http://www.baltimorelink.com/baltimorelink-basics/what-is-baltimorelink
A. Maryland Department of Transportation’s MTA Rolls Out New Express BusLink Service on June 20th 2016 - https://mta.maryland.gov/news/maryland-department-transportation%E2%80%99s-mta-rolls-out-new-express-buslink-service-june-20 & https://mta.maryland.gov/baltimorelink/
B. BaltimoreLINK Book (Large PDF document that includes Maps, Timeline, Route Information, and Handouts) -
http://mta.maryland.gov/sites/default/files/BaltimoreLinkBook.pdf
C. BaltimoreLink Bus Routes (PROPOSED) - https://mta.maryland.gov/baltimorelink/images/library/route_sheets/Route Sheet Book.pdf (This is a 147-page downloadable guide that shows the actual proposed route maps)
D. BaltimoreLink Current Route to BaltimoreLINK Route Cross Reference Charts - http://mta.maryland.gov/sites/default/files/BaltimoreLinkLookUP.pdf (This shows a chart of the current MTA bus routes & what each of those routes will become under the BaltimoreLINK program)
E. BaltimoreLINK Fact Sheet - http://mta.maryland.gov/sites/default/files/BaltimoreLinkFactSheet_0.pdf
F. BaltimoreLINK's CityLink Routes - https://baltimorelink.com/schedules
G. BaltimoreLINK's ExpressLINK Bus - https://baltimorelink.com/schedules
H. BaltimoreLINK's LocalLink Bus Routes - https://baltimorelink.com/schedules
I. BaltimoreLINK's Presentation Boards and Handouts - http://mta.maryland.gov/sites/default/files/BoardsandHandouts.pdf
J. BaltimoreLINK Press Release - Governor Larry Hogan Announces Transformative Transit Plan for Baltimore City -
http://mta.maryland.gov/sites/default/files/GovernorBaltimoreLinkRelease.pdf
K. BaltimoreLink Maps Available for Individuals With Visual Impairments 01/19/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12159889/descriptive-baltimorelink-transit-improvement-maps-now-available-for-individuals-with-visual-impairments?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160113002
L. BaltimoreLINK's June 2016 Service Change Proposals & Notice of Public Hearings -
http://mta.maryland.gov/sites/default/files/ExpressLinkServiceChangeNoticerev2.pdf
M. New MTA BaltimoreLINK Signs & Maps - http://www.baltimorelink.com/infrastructure/signs-and-maps
N. Overview of BaltimoreLink and Service Proposals & Notice of Public Hearings Volume 1 of 2
O. Overview of BaltimoreLink and Service Proposals & Notice of Public Hearings Volume 2 of 2 http://www.baltimorelink.com/images/library/proposals/Accessible-BaltimoreLink-Hearing-Proposal-Final-Volume-Two.pdf
P. BaltimoreLINK Dedicated Bus Lanes Public Workshops for July 2016 - https://mta.maryland.gov/dedicated-bus-lanes-public-workshops
Q. BaltimoreLINK Fall/Winter 2015 Outreach Report effective as of June 2016 -
R. BaltimoreLINK Summer 2016 Outreach Report with some bus route maps & information effective as of 12/16/2016
S. BaltimoreLink Public Hearings schedule - https://mta.maryland.gov/content/baltimorelink-public-hearings
T. BaltimoreLINK Document Library 01/11/2017 - http://www.baltimorelink.com/engagement/document-library
U. BaltimoreLINK Route Comparison Maps (Draft #3 for Fall 2016) - https://mta.maryland.gov/baltimorelink/images/library/route_sheets/Route%20Comparison%20Maps.pdf
V. BaltimoreLINK System Maps - http://www.baltimorelink.com/baltimorelink-system-maps
W. BaltimoreLINK's New Bus Route & Trains Schedules/Timetables 06/01/2017 - http://baltimorelink.com/schedules
X. MTA's BaltimoreLink schedules effective Sept 3rd 2017 https://baltimorelink.com/schedules ,
Y. Select Your Pre-BaltimoreLink Route https://baltimorelink.com/your-route. Also see all of the MTA's BaltimoreLink schedules https://baltimorelink.com/schedules
28. MDOT MTA Awards Over $500,000 for Innovative Public Transportation Projects in Maryland 09/14/2018
29. MDOT MTA to Begin Redevelopment of MARC Camden Station 10/04/2018
https://mta.maryland.gov/content/mdot-mta-begin-redevelopment-marc-camden-station-0
30. MDOT MTA Begins $4.7 Million Renovation of BWI Airport Rail Station on August 27 08/22/2018
31. MDOT MTA Brings “Music in Transit” to Metro SubwayLink Riders 01/10/2019 - https://mta.maryland.gov/content/mdot-mta-brings-%E2%80%9Cmusic-transit%E2%80%9D-metro-subwaylink-riders
32. MDOT MTA Initiates Organizational Restructuring, On Track with APTA Peer Review Report Recommendations 08/30/2018
33. MDOT MTA 2018 Sustainability Plan https://mta.maryland.gov/content/mdot-mta-2018-sustainability-plan
34. MDOT MTA's Transit Roots: Linking You to a Sustainable Future https://mta.maryland.gov/sites/default/files/sustainability/Transit_Roots_Report_2018.pdf
35. MTA Commuter Bus Passes Available at New MARC Ticket Machines 08/24/2018 - https://mta.maryland.gov/content/commuter-bus-passes-available-new-marc-ticket-machines
36a. Maryland MTA's Transit Priority Initiative Programs
https://www.mta.maryland.gov/transit-priority-initiative
Building upon the infrastructure improvements associated with the launch of BaltimoreLink, MDOT MTA is working with local jurisdictions to increase bus reliability, speed and passenger safety throughout the BaltimoreLink system. MDOT MTA has pursued a data-driven approach to identify opportunities in the system, focusing on reliability, bus speeds, and travel delays at bus stops. Potential targeted investments to the roadway that prioritize transit riders include curb-extensions at bus stops, transit signal priority, dedicated bus lanes, queue jumps, and more. For more information, please contact transitpriority@mta.maryland.gov .
36b. Transit Priority Toolkit
MDOT MTA has created a Transit Priority Toolkit to assist neighborhoods, elected officials, transit planners and transportation engineers to consider how potential transit prioritizing treatments can fit into the roadway. This toolkit identifies improvements that can be tactically implemented to address bus travel delays, bus reliability, and also safety improvements for those who walk or ride bicycles to connect to transit.
36c. Transit Priority Initiative: Corridor Prioritization
MDOT MTA has pursued a data-driven approach to select and prioritize opportunities for transit-prioritizing investments. MDOT MTA's BaltimoreLink Frequent Transit Network, made up of routes that run every 15 minutes or better, was analyzed based on quantitative measures including bus reliability, bus speeds, dwell times, and ridership. This analysis identified segments of roadway that will most benefit from transit-prioritizing investments.
36d. The Belair Road/Gay Street Corridor
The Belair Road/Gay Street corridor has been identified in partnership with Baltimore City Department of Transportation as the first candidate for targeted transit-prioritizing investments. MDOT MTA is gathering public input to aid in selecting specific locations where infrastructure improvements would be most beneficial to transit service and pedestrian safety.
36e. Capital Needs Inventory (CNI)
MDOT MTA is the 13th largest multi-modal transit system in the United States, operating and maintaining $9.5 billion in physical assets to provide transportation services to over 2.2 million people in the State of Maryland. Investing in the state of good repair of these assets and system enhancements is critical for MDOT MTA to deliver safe, efficient, reliable, and customer-focused services. The MDOT MTA Capital Needs Inventory (CNI), consistent with ongoing transit asset management (TAM) analyses, outlines the unconstrained investment needs between 2019 and 2028 that will help MDOT MTA meet current and future service demands and system performance goals.
36f. Cornerstone Plans
The Cornerstone Plans translate MDOT MTA's mission statement into strategic priorities, policies, programs, and initiatives for each transit mode. MDOT MTA is committed to responsibly managing assets to support long-term operational demands while seeking ways to enhance customers' experiences. Each Cornerstone Plan synthesizes MDOT MTA plans, policies, and reports with performance data, local and national trends, and stakeholder input. The agency comprehensively analyzes this information to create targeted recommendations for growth and investment in each mode that coordinate with the needs of the transit system overall. For any questions or comments regarding the cornerstone plans, please contact cornerstoneplans@mdot.maryland.gov.
37a. Maryland MTA's Commuter Programs
37b. Commuter Choice Maryland - http://www.mdot.maryland.gov/newMDOT/Commuter/Commuters.html
Commuter Choice Maryland is an incentive program that encourages Maryland employees to choose transit or vanpools instead of driving to work. Commuter Choice offers employers monthly pass distribution options which encourage employees to ride Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) CityLink, LocalLink, Commuter Bus, Light RailLink, Metro SubwayLink, and MARC Train for less than full fare. The program offers significant savings for commuters and a valuable addition to employer benefit packages.
37c. Guaranteed Ride Home - https://www.mta.maryland.gov/grh
Guaranteed Ride Home is a free commuter insurance program for commuters who use public and alternative modes of transportation within the Baltimore and Washington D.C. Metropolitan Areas. The program Offers up to 4 free rides home per year to those who ride transit, commuter rail, bike, walk, carpool, or vanpool to work at least twice a week, for occasions and times when their usual transportation options are limited. Guaranteed Ride Home is free to all working in the Baltimore, Central Maryland, and Washington D.C. regions.
37d. Maryland Rideshare - http://www.mdot.maryland.gov/newMDOT/Commuter/Commuters.html
Maryland Rideshare is a program offered by the MTA’s Commuter Assistance Office that enables thousands of commuters to reduce their commuting costs through the use of carpooling, vanpooling and various alternative commute options.
38. MDOT MTA's eAlert System - MDOT MTA eAlert allows you to receive email and text message alerts for all MDOT MTA service modes. You can have messages delivered to as many email addresses as you wish, as well as to your cell phone in the form of text messages. https://mtamarylandalerts.com/LoginC.aspx
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