About The MTA

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is a division of the Maryland Department of Transportation, and one of the largest multi-modal transit systems in the United States. 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.

• MTA Facts and Figures

  MTA Ridership Numbers 2011

  ANNUAL RIDERSHIP (ALL MODES) 109,743,301     Local Bus 72,520,531 Metro Subway   14,587,930 MARC Train   8,232,729 Light Rail   8,665,209 Commuter Bus, Washington             3,761,250 Commuter Bus, Baltimore   325,412 Mobility   1,351,578 Taxi Access 308,662

  WEEKDAY RIDERSHIP (ALL MODES) 371,773            Local Bus 241,071 Metro Subway   48,499 MARC Train   32,800 Light Rail   27,595 Commuter Bus, Washington   15,105 Commuter Bus, Baltimore 1,307 Mobility   4,471 Taxi Access 925

  

  

• MTA Leadership

  • Ralign T. Wells, Administrator
    
    

    On December 2, 2009, Ralign T. Wells was appointed the 10th Administrator of the Maryland Transit Administration. Mr. Wells’ career spans more than two decades with MTA, during which time he developed innovative, effective policies that significantly reduced MTA’s overtime budget and employee absenteeism. He managed more than $500 million in budgetary responsibility while providing oversight for all the operating modes of MTA, including Local Bus, Light Rail, Metro Subway, Commuter Bus and mobility, as well as the MTA Police.

    His experience at all levels of the organization has given him an in-depth understanding of the challenges MTA faces each day, and a unique perspective on what needs to be accomplished as the agency moves closer to its goal of becoming the nation’s most respected provider of clean, safe and reliable public transportation.

    As MTA Administrator, Mr. Wells has established a clear strategy for improving customer service through the utilization of data-driven performance monitoring, improved monitoring, response and adjustment of service as needed, and transparency and accountability at all levels of the organization.

    Throughout his career, Mr. Wells has been recognized for his many, substantial contributions to the efficiency, effectiveness and customer-service focus of the organization. His proven, team-unifying management approach, skill at establishing operational excellence and clear sense of purpose uniquely qualifies Mr. Wells to guide MTA into the future and improve transit throughout Maryland.

    Simone C. Johnson, Chief of Staff
    Michael Davis, Chief Operations Officer
    Simon Taylor,  Chief Administrative Officer
    Henry Kay,  Executive Director for Transit Development and Delivery
    Bernadette Bridges, Safety, Quality Assurance and Risk Management
    Col. John Gavrilis, Chief of Police
    Ron Nizer, Chief Information Officer
    Terry Owens, Chief Public Information Officer
    Turhan E. Robinson, Chief Counsel
    Michael Walk, Chief Performance Officer