Transportation

BCF carries out the goals of its Transportation Path primarily through the work of the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance (CMTA), created by BCF to bring together diverse interests and coordinate advocacy efforts toward transformational transportation improvements.

We were gratified that Governor O’Malley adopted the Red Line alternative advocated by CMTA, which had worked to develop consensus for the planned transit connection between Woodlawn and Bayview among residents, labor unions, businesses and developers. With strong community support and the State’s blessing, the Red Line now awaits final word on federal transportation funding.

See our recent grants.The new Charm City Circulator bus is transforming how workers and visitors get around downtown; ridership has far outstripped projections. CMTA pushed hard for the parking tax that created a dedicated funding stream to make the free downtown bus service possible.

CMTA joined with environmental groups, faith organizations and smart growth advocates to form Transportation for Maryland, a coalition of advocates for transportation reform at the state and federal level. An early win of the new group: persuading the State to reallocate a portion of surplus federal stimulus funds – which had been earmarked for roads projects—for public transit projects.

In 2010, CMTA will be publishing its first annual report card on MTA performance, using not only data provided by MTA but also information gathered from rider surveys and social networking outreach. MTA welcomes the report card as a tool to help the agency focus resources on critical improvements.

Transportation is one of three areas in which BCF focuses its advocacy efforts. At the 2010 State legislative session, BCF successfully lobbied for a bill that would require state spending on transportation projects to reflect the five goals in the Maryland Transportation Plan.

Youngsters in Patterson Park get a workout in the neighborhood’s youth soccer league.
One Step Up scholars Sherrone Ricks and Jeane’ Baker celebrate with donors Jonnie-Kay McLean and Norman Morrison.
A Baltimore City student soaks up the sun at North Bay Adventure Camp.
Enjoying the lake at Druid Hill Park. Photo by Middleton Evans.
Dreams do come true: Our Playground at Stadium Place, rebuilt by determined volunteers and generous donors after the original was destroyed by arson. The work was supported by a fund at BCF. 

BCF’s efforts through the Diversity Path will work to rebuild Baltimore’s black middle class.

Baltimore’s vibrant arts and cultural scene boasts innovative projects like the Contemporary Museum’s Mobtown Modern Music Series, which combines classical instruments, jarring visual components and DJ-style electronics into informal performances of works by modern composers. Photo by Robert McIver Photography.
Cyclists atop Federal Hill take in views of the city skyline and bustling Inner Harbor. Photo by Middleton Evans.
Collecting butterflies in the field for a nature study.
In the spring of 2009, an army of dedicated volunteers worked to rebuild Our Playground at Stadium Place, which had been destroyed by arson in September 2008. Photo by Kristine Buls.
Enjoying one of the simple pleasures of summer at a neighborhood camp.
BCF’s Human Services Path emphasizes health, aging, and family economic security.
Neighbors team up to beautify and reclaim a vacant lot.
Most Middle Grades Partnership scholars qualify for the city’s competitive high schools.
Rapid and reliable public transportation for our region is a central goal of the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance, a fund of BCF. Photo by P.A. Greene.
Children beat the heat in the waters of the Walter Sondheim Fountain at the Inner Harbor. Contributions to construct the memorial were collected through a special project fund at BCF. Photo by Will Kirk, courtesy of Homewood Photography.
Students at Great Kids Farm learn about local food production, from “seed to fork.”
Baltimore’s successful One Plus One recycling program has engaged residents in making the city cleaner and greener.
Baltimore City students and farm manager Greg Strella (far right) with the summer harvest at Great Kids Farm.
Students at Baltimore’s Friendship Academy of Engineering and Technology, one of many public charter schools helping to transform public education in our city. Photo by Stephen Jones, courtesy of Baltimore City Public Schools.
BCF’s Promoting Baltimore Path works to ensure that Baltimore continues to retain and attract citizens and businesses.
Experience-Corps Baltimore places older adult volunteers in struggling city elementary schools to serve as classroom aides, mentors, and tutors. Photograph by Michael Ciesielski, courtesy of Greater Homewood Community Corporation, Inc.

The Charm City Circulator is a free shuttle bus launched in January 2010

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