Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byIris Jacobs Modified over 9 years ago
2
What is Transportation Outlook 2035? Long-range transportation plan for the Baltimore region Updated every 4 years Includes major capital projects from 2013 to 2035 Highway Transit Bicycle and pedestrian Management and operations Prepared by the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU)
3
What is the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board? Metropolitan Planning Organization 10 member board looking at transportation issues across the region
4
BRTB Members Anne Arundel County – County Executive John R. Leopold Baltimore City – Mayor Sheila Dixon Baltimore County – County Executive James T. Smith Carroll County – Commissioner Dean L. Minnich City of Annapolis – Mayor Ellen Moyer Harford County – County Executive David R. Craig Howard County – County Executive Ken Ulman MD Dept. of Transportation – Secretary John D. Porcari MD Dept. of Environment * - Secretary Shari T. Wilson MD Dept. of Planning * - Secretary Richard E. Hall * Non-voting members
5
Making Tough Choices
6
Goals & objectives Demographic projections Project costs and funding availability Project evaluation (Policy & Technical) Performance & air quality analysis Public involvement Development of the Plan
7
Improve Safety Maximize Transportation System Management and Operations Increase Accessibility and Mobility Preserve the Environment Improve Transportation System Security Link Transportation Investment to Land Use and Economic Development Foster Inter-jurisdictional Participation and Cooperation Goals of Transportation Outlook 2035
8
The Challenge: Planning for Tomorrow Population and Employment trends for the Baltimore Region 1990, 2000, and 2035
9
$ 33.4 billion = Total amount projected to be available through 2035 –Operations ($17.9B) –Preservation ($6.8B) –Expansion ($8.7B) Transportation Outlook 2035 includes 93 projects Funding Availability
10
$ 8.7 billion worth of system expansion projects included in the draft plan Plan Focus ─ Expansion –Highway ($6B) –Transit ($2.2B) –Bicycle and Pedestrian ($62M) –Management and Operations ($40M) –Air Quality related ($398M)
11
A regional emissions analysis was conducted for the years 2008, 2009, 2015, 2025, and 2035 For daily emissions of: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nitrogen oxides (NOx), & carbon monoxide (CO) For yearly emissions of: Direct fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) and NOx The mix of projects in Transportation Outlook 2035 is within the approved emissions limits The Impact on Air Quality
12
I-695, widen to 8 lanes from I-83N to I-95N, 2015 I-695, widen to 8 lanes from I-95S to MD 122, 2015 I-95S, add 2 managed lanes from Arbutus to Baltimore/Howard County line, 2020 I-95S, widen to 10 lanes from Baltimore/ Howard Co line to Howard/PG Co line, 2020 US 50/301, add 2 managed lanes from I-97 to Bay Bridge, 2020 Red Line, construct east-west rapid transit system from Patterson Park through downtown Baltimore to Woodlawn, 2015 Regionally Significant Projects
13
Howard County
15
Highway/Interchange Projects 452030US 29I-70 to MD 100Widen from 6 to 8 lanes 342015US 1US 1 at MD 175New full interchange 412020MD 175US 1 to Howard/AA Co lineWiden from 2 to 5 lanes 422020I-70US 40 to US 29Widen from 4 to 6 lanes, including upgrade to full interchange at Marriottsville Rd. 352015MD 32MD 108 to I-70Widen from 2 to 4 lanes, full interchanges at Dayton Shop, Rosemary Lane, MD 144 with ramps and upgrade I-70 interchange. 392015MD 32Cedar Lane to Howard/AA Co lineWiden from 6 to 8 lanes, expand capacity of the interchanges. 432025US 40St. Johns Lane to Rogers Ave.Capacity, operational, and safety improvements along US 40 and surrounding local road network; includes ramp improvements at existing US 40/US 29 full interchange. 442025MD 108Trotter Rd. to MD 32Widen from 2 to 4 lanes 402020MD 108MD 104 to MD 175Widen from 2 to 4 lanes 362015Marriottsville Rd.MD 99 to US 40Widen from 2 to 6 lanes 372015Patuxent Range Rd.US 1 to Dorsey Run Rd.Widen from 2 to 4 lanes 382015Sanner Rd. NorthJohns Hopkins Rd. to Pindell School Rd. Widen from 2 to 4 lanes 462030MD 32I-70 to the Howard/Carroll Co lineWiden from 2 to 4 lanes Map #
16
MARC Penn/Camden line improvements General transit improvements Transit Initiatives
17
Bicycle & Pedestrian Projects 30 2013MD 216US 29 to MD 108Bike/Ped Improvements 31 2015MD 99 PathwayFrom I-70 Bridge to Marriottsville Rd. 15,000 linear feet of pathway plus cross walk and signal improvements 32 2015MD 32 Bike/ped Facilities From MD 108 to Carroll Co line Hybrid Bike/ped facility, Off road in right-of-way 33 2015MD 103 Bike/ped Improveme nt Anne Arundel Co. line to US 29 Bike/ped improvement 34 2020US 29 Bike/ped Facilities MD 108 to Mont. Co. line Off road in right-of-way hybrid Bike/ped facility Map #
18
July 2 to August 29 – Public review and comment period for Draft Plan July 24 to August 17 – Public meetings Aug 21 – Regional Public meeting on Draft Plan/TIP/Air Quality Plan Aug 28 – Elected officials hear comments at BRTB public meeting Oct 23 – BRTB votes on Transportation Outlook 2035 Next Steps
19
Submit a comment online: Visit www.baltometro.org to submit your comments using our public comment form Mail comments to: Monica Haines Baltimore Regional Transportation Board 2700 Lighthouse Point East, Suite 310 Baltimore, MD 21224 or Fax 410-732-8248 or E-mail mhaines@baltometro.orgmhaines@baltometro.org Share Your Thoughts…
20
To get involved with transportation planning, contact: Monica Haines Public Involvement Coordinator 410-732-0500 ext. 1047 mhaines@baltometro.org Citizens Advisory Committee Mailing lists (B’More Involved, BRTB Notes) Request a speaker for your community or business group Get Involved…
21
Learn more about the BRTB, transportation planning, and how to get involved at www.baltometro.org Contact your BRTB member or empowered representative: –Carl Balser, Transportation Rep. – 410-313-4310 –Ken Ulman, County Executive, Chair BRTB – 410-313-2013 For More Information…
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.