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MTA operates Local and Commuter Buses, Light Rail, Metro Subway, Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) Train Service, and a comprehensive Paratransit (Mobility) system. MTA also manages the Taxi Access system, and directs funding and statewide assistance to Locally Operated Transit Systems (LOTS) in each of Maryland’s 23 counties, Baltimore City, Annapolis and Ocean City.
The seven agencies awarded an APTA Rail Safety and Security Award were evaluated based on the effectiveness, benefit level, innovation and transferability of some their projects...
The plan will serve as the agency’s vision for improved bus service in the Baltimore region and includes increased frequencies across the bus network for weekday, weekend and ...
The Draft Consolidated Transportation Program outlines an $18.9 billion balanced plan that makes strategic investments to further the safety of the state's transportation system...
The four Red Line stations had been closed due to now completed rehabilitation work being done on the Purple Line mezzanine as part of the Maryland Transit Administration's Purple...
This weeks transit update features videos from TEB Technology, The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), TriMet, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and the Maryland...
Repairs and upgrades continue on the Metro Subway between Mondawmin Station and Milford Mill. MTA provided a look at the state of affairs as it was about a week ago, east of West...
Maryland MTA CEO announces Roadeo competitors, a snappy Q&A recruitment video, TfL celebrates women in transit, & Metro Transit officer cuts hair for wigs for women with cancer...
MDOT MTA received the first light-rail vehicle for its Purple Line while VIA Rail Canada has introduced Lumi, the unique train of its new Québec City-Windsor corridor.
Pay increases for operators within Maryland Transit Administration’s system and CATS’ paratransit services are supporting wider recruitment efforts at the agencies.
The framework agreements between MDOT MTA, Delaware Transit Corp. and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority will examine expanding the rail service, which all agree, is critical...
Transit riders will now be able to utilize the additional features of Transit Royale at no cost, including access to upcoming departures for all transit lines, even days and weeks...
Under the new agreement, passengers with a weekly, monthly or 10-trip ticket purchased on the MARC or VRE system to Union Station can utilize that ticket to transfer to the other...
The project will ensure continued connectivity along the Northeast Corridor while enabling plans to expand intercity passenger rail service in the region and across the U.S.
The selection of light rail as the mode of transportation is based on technical analysis and the line’s cost effectiveness and significant and continuous input from the public...
Certain commuter bus routes were set to be halted due to constraints in MDOT’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget but will be retained at reduced frequencies thanks to community feedback...
Santa Clara VTA, Maryland Transit Administration and RFTA were rewarded for their innovative efforts to reduce GHG emissions and increase resilience through forward-thinking policies...
The Purple Line has faced challenging construction conditions due to the dense, urban environment of the project, along with significant vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
The pilot program will add seven new zero-emissions buses to the agency’s local bus fleet while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality throughout the region...
The funding is through FTA’s Rail Vehicle Replacement program; the state of Maryland is providing $90 million in matching funds and allocating $127.6 million in federal formula...
The construction plans will modernize the Metrorail system, improve safety and reliability and maintain a state of good repair; planned closures are scheduled between summer 2024...
The service reduction, which would go into effect July 1, 2024, is in response to the unprecedented structural financial deficit in state transportation funding recently declared...
The Customer Experience Office will integrate performance management data, rider experience studies and real-time information, with the goal of creating impactful improvements...
Maryland Department of Transportation and Maryland Transit Administration are exploring additional transportation options for the Red Line route using the community's feedback...
The Red Line team will oversee project development and delivery of the vital east-west transit service, which was relaunched by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore in June; the Purple Line...
The shutdown of the Laurel MARC Train Station will allow construction time on the station to be cut in half and ensures customers the chance to utilize the station sooner.
Keele, who has more than 35 years of experience in the safety industry, will develop methods to measure the authority’s safety performance and establish programs to routinely ...
The 16-mile light-rail project has experienced a shake-up in its contracting team, as well as supply chain challenges, rising material costs and labor shortages.
The agency is seeking public input on the draft plan that will connect people to jobs, housing and entertainment across rural, suburban and urban areas of Maryland.
MDOT MTA’s first pilot ZEB program is scheduled for launch in 2023, when seven new battery-electric 40-foot and 60-foot articulated buses will arrive at the agency’s Kirk Division...
The launch of real-time for Metro SubwayLink riders is part of a broader effort at MDOT MTA to provide a seamless, equitable door-to-door transit experience for all passengers...
Arnold has been serving as active administrator of the agency since June 2021 and is being lauded for her strong leadership and commitment to innovation.
The $250 million agreement between the Maryland, Meridiam, Star America and Fluor will be put before the Board of Public Works in December for review and approval.
The Light RailLink track in the Cold Spring Lane area will resume regular service after crews stablized eroded sections of the track, according to the Maryland Department of Transportat...
To celebrate National Night Out, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) Police will be at two Baltimore transit stations to discuss...
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) and concessionaire Purple Line Transit Partners celebrated the completion of the framework...
MTA has announced the launch of CharmPass easier and more affordable for transit riders statewide to purchase fares for MARC Train and Commuter Bus services as well as MDOT MTA...
For the convenience and comfort of its MARC Train customers, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration is renovating and expanding the BWI Thurgood...
Transit riders on the award-winning BaltimoreLink system will see new additions to the MTA's bus fleet as 70 new high-tech, clean-diesel buses hit the streets this summer.
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration Police will celebrate National Night Out with the Baltimore community on Tuesday, August 7.
Transit riders will now be able to receive highly accurate location and arrival information for every CityLink, LocalLink and Express BusLink bus in the BaltimoreLink fleet.
For the fourth consecutive year, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration has been recognized as having the safest transit system out of the top...
Delivering on the Maryland Department of Transportation’s commitment to invest in the multi-modal transportation needs of all Marylanders, the MDOT Maryland Transit Administration...
Bombardier Transportation has announced that it has signed a five-year extension to its current contract with the MTA to provide operations and maintenance services for the Brunswick...
Last week, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration announced a closure of the entire Metro SubwayLink system for emergency inspections and rail...
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration is celebrating the launch of the new LocalLink 63 service to Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point.
Following a thorough inspection completed this weekend of the entire Metro SubwayLink, MDOT MTA Administrator Kevin Quinn has determined the entire system will need to remain ...
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration has partnered with Zipcar to add 15 Zipcars at eight Light RailLink, Metro SubwayLink and MARC Train ...
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is partnering with Zipcar to add 15 Zipcars at eight Light RailLink, Metro SubwayLink and ...
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration will provide free shuttle bus service for passengers, who are urged to plan ahead when traveling on Light...
Safety is a forefront to the management of all fleet — from protecting workers to utilizing technology to operate under preventative maintenance — it is the key to running an ...
Miller Ingenuity has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Maryland Department of Transportation to install ZoneGuard, Miller’s electronic roadway worker protection ...
Since the launch of BaltimoreLink in June, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration has installed transit signal priority (TSP) technology on ...
Governor Larry Hogan and Baltimore city Mayor Catherine E. Pugh has launched the $27.3 million “North Avenue Rising” project to add key transportation and infrastructure improvements...
Hawkins’ performance came during the finale of the roadeo, which showcases the skill of MDOT MTA bus operators and maintenance teams as they compete against each other and the...