Central Maryland Transit Development Plan Planning the Future of Transit in Our Region Agend a

Central Maryland Transit Development Plan

Planning the Future of Transit in Our Region

A g e n d a

• Welcome

• What is the Central Maryland Transit Development Plan?

• Demonstration of wikimap

• Discussion of transit needs & issues

• Visit stations & provide input to staff

Guide public transit service improvements in Central Maryland over next 5 years

• Guide public transit service improvements in Central Maryland over next 5 years

• Establish transit goals & objectives
• Evaluate existing transit services
• Develop alternatives to address unmet needs & service issues
• Provide implementation plan & budget

• Opportunity to engage public & stakeholders about what transit should look like

Anne Arundel County

• Anne Arundel County

• Howard County

• Northern Prince George’s County

• City of Laurel

• Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland (RTA)

• Maryland Transit Administration

15 bus routes (formerly Howard Transit/Connect-A-Ride)

• 15 bus routes (formerly Howard Transit/Connect-A-Ride)

• RTA Mobility service for individuals with disabilities & older adults (age 60+)

• Operates seven days a week

• Fares

• Regular one-way $2.00, Reduced one-way $1.00, Transfer $1.00
• RTA Mobility one-way $2.50, $4.00 ADA trips for non-Howard County residents

• Destinations include Arundel Mills, BWI Airport, Columbia Mall, Towne Centre at Laurel, College Park Metro Station & Odenton MARC Station

Bus

Bus

• MTA Local/Express Bus & Commuter Bus

• WMATA Metrobus

• Prince George’s County The Bus

• Annapolis Transit

Visit project website: http://www.kfhgroup.com/centralmd/transitplan.html

• Visit project website: http://www.kfhgroup.com/centralmd/transitplan.html

• Public meetings in October 2016 & February 2017

• Community survey & rider survey in October/November 2016

• Contact project managers at 301-951-8660

• Fred Fravel: [e-mail]
• Jill Stober: [e-mail]

• Draw your route or comment on our wikimap

What do you like about current transit services in Central Maryland?

• What do you like about current transit services in Central Maryland?

• What changes or improvements would you like to see in the next 5 years?

• Are there any groups, populations, or locations that need new or better transit services?

• How do you like to receive information about transit services? How can we do a better job promoting available transit services?

Please visit our stations for more info & to provide additional input:

• Station 1 - Central Maryland Transit Development Plan Process

• Station 2 - Initial Needs Analysis

• Station 3 - Improvements to Existing RTA Services

• Station 4 - New Service Ideas

• Station 5 - Complete a Community Survey or Rider Survey