Baltimore
Why Transit Reliability is Difficult in Midsized Cities
A lot of mid-sized cities struggle to keep the buses and trains running on time — or even know when they're way off schedule. Advocates in Baltimore are exploring why, and how to fix it.
January 17, 2024
‘Wire’ Creator (and NYC Camera Foe) David Simon Has Received 16 School Zone Speeding Tickets in His Beloved Baltimore
They say that those who can't, teach. But David Simon's record of recidivist reckless driving suggests that those who write about crime commit them, too.
August 11, 2023
Baltimore Activists Want the Red Line — But the ‘Right’ Red Line
“When you find structural racism you've got to make structural change,” said one activist.
June 30, 2023
America’s Best Bus Stops Round 1: Public Art Meets Public Transit
An artful bus stop can transform a wearisome wait into an inspiring visit to a micro-museum — and these stops are true masterpieces.
Today, we're looking at three stops that straddle the line between sculpture and public utility, without sacrificing the basics of good benches, shelters, sidewalks and more.
March 24, 2022
U.S. Has More Car-Free Areas Than You Think
Even the most transit-poor U.S. cities have significant numbers of neighborhoods where almost no one drives — and where they're located often suggests a dire need for more transit to serve the under-resourced residents who need it most.
October 22, 2021
Why Transit Planners Need to Talk About Public Health
Baltimore is failing to deliver quality transit to the predominantly low-income neighborhoods of color that need them most — and a new analysis could serve as template for other cities committed to mobility justice, too.
September 22, 2021
Why City Sidewalks Still Miss the ADA Mark
People with mobility challenges in Baltimore, Md. are celebrating the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act this week by filing a lawsuit demanding their city actually follow the historic law — and communities across the country could be the target of similar lawsuits soon.
July 28, 2021
Proof: Bike Paths are Good for the Local Economy
Finishing the stalled 35-mile Baltimore Greenway Trails Network would unleash millions in economic activity, a new report shows.
October 15, 2020
Study: Transit Is Failing Non-White Night Shift Workers
Mass transit is a lifeline to opportunity for low income Americans. But most of them live in neighborhoods that are poorly served by buses and trains — especially at night.
October 9, 2020
Urban Transit Systems are Adding Riders (Mostly)
You asked for a deep dive on transit ridership numbers — you got it!
October 15, 2019
