Baltimore Metropolitan Council

Programs

The launch of a new survey tracks concerns over crime, economy and more in Baltimore region

Tom Hall

The Baltimore Metropolitan Council is looking to track how Baltimore and surrounding counties feel about pressing issues.

The Baltimore Light RailLink. The light rail system, which serves the city of Baltimore as well as its surrounding suburbs, is operated by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA Maryland). In downtown Baltimore, it uses city streets. Outside the central portions of the city, the line is built on private rights-of-way, mostly from the defunct Northern Central Railway, Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad and Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railway. In 2021, the system had a ridership of 2,718,100, or about 9,900 per weekday as of the second quarter of 2022. (photo credit MDOT via Baltimore Metropolitan Council)

Programs

Re-imagining Baltimore's regional transit system: Three perspectives

Tom Hall

A report by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council proposes a new regional commission to fund and administer rail and bus lines for the greater Baltimore region. Three men with with keen insights into those plans join us to explain.

WYPR Podcast

What Is Chesapeake Connect?

Tom Hall

The first episode of The Chesapeake Connect Podcast features Mike Kelly, Executive Director of Baltimore Metropolitan Council, John A. Olszewski, Jr., Baltimore County Executive, and Scot Spencer, Associate Director of Local Policy for Annie E. Casey Foundation.

WYPR Podcast

What Is Chesapeake Connect?

Tom Hall

The first episode of The Chesapeake Connect Podcast features Mike Kelly, Executive Director of Baltimore Metropolitan Council, John A. Olszewski, Jr.,…