MDOT MTA releases technical analysis for six Preliminary Alternatives maps for Red Line project
Results of the technical analysis support the need for premium transit to improve mobility and access along the east-west corridor.
Mass Transit
Nov. 2, 2023
"The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) has released the technical analysis associated with six Preliminary Alternatives maps made public in late September for the Red Line transit route in Baltimore. Results of the technical analysis support the need for premium transit to improve mobility and access along the east-west corridor.
“The Red Line will have a dramatic, positive impact on communities all along the east-west corridor, and it’s imperative we share ideas and information with residents, officials and stakeholders every step of the way,” said Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld. “Working together, we can make the Red Line a crown jewel of Maryland’s world-class transportation network. I strongly encourage everyone to participate in making that vision a reality.”
Results of the technical analysis highlight the purpose and need for the project and are organized into a series of “measures of effectiveness” based on topics such as ridership, access, travel time, reliability, cost, time to implement and more. The measures enable the public to evaluate and compare the six proposed alternative maps with respect to mode choice – light rail or bus rapid transit (BRT) – as well as tunneling components and alignment. The measures were developed with feedback from stakeholders and the public during open houses and other public engagement activities held during the summer..."
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