As a matter of safety and improving the transit experience for our customers and all our state’s citizens, the Maryland Transit Administration works continuously to maintain and improve our infrastructure and facilities statewide. Here are some of the projects we’re working on currently and those that are most likely to have an impact on the traveling public.

PDF Version

 

LOCAL BUS

BUS Fast Forward Bus Shelter 3
DESCRIPTION: Installation of MTA provided bus shelters, pedestrian and vehicular Maintenance of Traffic (MOT), construction of concrete and brick sidewalks, relocation of benches and trash cans, excavation, and site clearing at 35 bus stops in Baltimore City and 4 bus stops in Baltimore County.

IMPACT:  Contractor will be working 9:00am – 3:30pm, Monday through Friday through Spring 2025.  This work will cause minor impact to riders boarding buses at existing locations that call for new shelters.  Bus stop relocations are not anticipated at this time.

BUS White Marsh Comfort Station
DESCRIPTION:  The Purpose of this project is to install an ADA-compliant comfort station (bathroom facility) at the White Marsh Park and Ride Lot.  It will have running water, flushing toilets, electricity, and heat. It will be for the sole use of MDOT MTA employees, specifically bus operators.  The project includes placing a prefabricated concrete bathroom structure that houses two stalls and a mechanical room.  Sitting the structure includes perimeter grading and accessible sidewalks, and will require water, sanitary sewer, and electrical hook-ups.

IMPACT: Portable Variable Message Sign was installed June 10, 2024, to notify the patrons of the upcoming construction.  The contractor mobilized June 24, 2024, and work is expected to last through early Spring 2025.  There will be four (4) Stages of Maintenance of Traffic throughout the duration of the project which impact the Park & Ride lot at various times, redirecting traffic to complete various scopes of work and, closure of the two Bus bays at different times.

 

METRO SUBWAY

None at this time

 

LIGHT RAIL

None at this time

 

COMMUTER BUS

None at this time.

 

MARC TRAIN

None at this time.