BALTIMORE — The public provided feedback on Tuesday as the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) continues finalizing its plans for the Red Line light rail project , which would connect east and west Baltimore through downtown.
MTA leaders held the first of another round of community meetings on this project at the Vivian T. Thomas Academy in West Baltimore.
Some residents said this transit system would make Baltimore easier to access, while others argued the city has other pressing needs.
Where should the transit service be built?
Commuters were asked where they want to see the east-to-west transit service built in downtown Baltimore.
The project’s goal is to address a significant gap in east-west transit service from Bayview to Woodlawn, through downtown Baltimore.
“The maps that I’ve seen, that come southwest to southeast are perfect because those are underserved areas,” said Baltimore resident Mark Hughes. “It would create jobs. It would create connections for businesses to thrive. It’s just a no-brainer and it should’ve been done.”