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[KevinKorell]

WBFF-TV, Fox-45 in Baltimore, MD, 6/8/20:

 

   HAPPENING TODAY: The MTA is beginning a phased reopening  

 

 

 

As more people start going back to work, the MTA is beginning a phased reopening beginning Monday, June 8th.

 

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MARC service alert 6/15/20

 

MARC Train - Announcement from MDOT MTA

 

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 health emergency, the MARC Train and Commuter Bus fare increase scheduled to be implemented by June 30, 2020 will be delayed in accordance with Governor Hogan’s emergency order for extending time requirements. This delay will remain in effect until 30 days after the state of emergency has ended, helping Marylanders who rely on transit for jobs, health care and other needs, and who have been impacted economically by the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

The Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act of 2013 requires the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) to increase fares for MARC Train and Commuter Bus service every five years. The last rate change for MARC and Commuter Bus was implemented on June 25, 2015.

 

For additional information, please visit www.mta.maryland.gov or contact the MDOT MTA Transit Information Call Center at 410-539-5000.

 

 

[KevinKorell]

Baltimore, MD Sun, 6/30/20:

 

   Maryland to begin restoring normal MTA bus, subway, light rail, MARC service in July  

 

 

 

The Maryland Transit Administration, which limited service in March on its buses, subway, light rail and trains to curb the spread of the coronavirus, will begin the process of restoring more normal service in July, officials said Tuesday.

 

 

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MD MTA service alerts 6/30/20

 

MARC Camden Line - Restoration of full service July 13

 

 

--MARC: Penn, Camden and Brunswick lines will operate regular scheduled service. A PDF copy of the Camden Line schedule is available at www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/stops/marc-camden  (the online trip planner will be updated closer to July 13).

 

--Fare Collection: We encourage riders to utilize CharmPass for a contact-free payment option to further protect our customers and team members.

 

--Seating will not be restricted; riders can do their part by maintaining social distance where possible.

 

To continue to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, MDOT MTA reminds all riders that face coverings are required when riding transit.

 

MDOT MTA also will continue enhanced disinfecting procedures of all vehicles including high-passenger touchpoint areas.

 

A complete list of service changes is available at mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus.

 

To optimize the effectiveness of our efforts, we ask our riders to do their part as well by continuing to follow common-sense recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

 

--Practice social distancing whenever possible.

 

--Wash your hands as soon as possible after touching any surface that others do, and keep your hands away from your mouth, nose and eyes.

 

--Avoid contact with anyone who exhibits flu symptoms such as coughing, sneezing or difficulty breathing.

 

--Cough or sneeze into the crook of your arm instead of your hand, and if you use a tissue, throw it away immediately.

 

Thank you for riding MARC Train.

 

 

MARC Brunswick Line - Restoration of full service July 13

 

 

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) will begin transitioning from the service reductions first implemented March 17 under the COVID-19 health emergency to more normal transit schedules.

 

Beginning Monday, July 13, the following service will be in effect:

 

--MARC: Penn, Camden and Brunswick lines will operate regular scheduled service. A PDF copy of the Brunswick Line schedule is available at www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/stops/marc-brunswick (the online trip planner will be updated closer to July 13). 

 

MARC Train has confirmed with Frederick TransIT that “Meet the MARC” shuttle service to and from Point of Rocks, which was partially restored on June 24, will also be fully restored on July 13.  We have also confirmed with EPTA that connecting bus service to West Virginia stations from Trains 873 and 883 will resume July 13.

 

See Camden Line alert above for additional information.

 

MARC Penn Line - Restoration of full service July 13

 

 

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) will begin transitioning from the service reductions first implemented March 17 under the COVID-19 health emergency to more normal transit schedules.

 

Beginning Monday, July 13, the following service will be in effect:

 

--MARC: Penn, Camden and Brunswick lines will operate regular scheduled service. A PDF copy of the Penn Line schedules are available at www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/stops/marc-penn (the online trip planner will be updated closer to July 13).   Passengers are reminded that Amtrak trackwork is still taking place between Odenton and West Baltimore.  The trackwork schedule which took effect on March 16 will remain in effect.  Passengers should carefully review this schedule prior to travel, since the schedules and stopping patterns of several trains changed with this new schedule. 

 

--Passengers traveling to and from Aberdeen are advised that Amtrak-MARC cross honoring is suspended.  Amtrak has notified MARC Train that they are presently not operating trains 111, 85, 136/196 or 186 over their entire route between Washington and New York, resulting in no Amtrak trains being available for MARC customers at Aberdeen.

 

See Camden Line alert above for additional information.

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MD MTA email 7/9/20
 

MDOT MTA COVID-19 Rider Survey

 

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is committed to safe and reliable transportation for all our customers, no matter how challenging the circumstances. The COVID-19 pandemic health emergency has sharpened our focus on maintaining a safe environment on our vehicles and at our stations and stops, with regular, multiple disinfecting treatments and adherence to CDC-recommended protocols. Please take this short survey to let us know how you plan to use transit in the future and what else MDOT MTA can do to help assure your safety, comfort and peace of mind as we take on this challenging health concern together.

 

https://www.surveymo.../MDOTMTACOVID19

 

Thank you for your participation!

 

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MD MTA Metro Service Alert 7/7/20
 

Phase 2 COVID 19 Service Restoration Plan

 

Beginning Sunday, July 12, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) will begin transitioning from the service reductions first implemented March 17 under the COVID-19 health emergency to more normal transit schedules.

 

On Sunday, July 12, the following service will be in effect:

Local Bus: Regular summer weekday/weekend schedule.

Express Bus service and LocalLinks 38 and 92 will remain suspended.

Boarding: Front-door boarding will resume.

Fare Collection: We encourage riders to utilize CharmPass and CharmCard for a contact-free payment option to further protect our customers and team members. Cash fare payments will also be accepted.

Seating will not be restricted; riders can do their part by maintaining social distance where possible.

Operators may bypass stops to limit crowding on buses.

 

Light RailLink and Metro SubwayLink – Regular weekday/weekend schedules.

 

To continue to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, MDOT MTA reminds all riders that face coverings are required when riding transit.

MDOT MTA also will continue enhanced disinfecting procedures of all vehicles and stations including high-passenger touch point areas. In addition to cleaning, MDOT MTA is updating features to include retrofitting buses with plastic seats and air ionizers that will further clean the air inside the bus.

 

A complete list of service changes is available at mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus.

 

[KevinKorell]

MARC alert 7/23/20:

 

  MARC Train Face covering required  

 

To reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to protect our customers and team members, all riders using public transit including MARC Train, MTA local bus, light rail, metro subway, commuter bus, and Mobility/para-transit service are REQUIRED to wear face coverings.

This action supports Governor Hogan's Executive Order number 20-04-15-01 and follows MTA’s commitment to protect our customers and team members.

Riders are encouraged to visit www.mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus or call the Transit Information Contact Center at 410.539.5000.

[KevinKorell]

Metro SubwayLINK alert 7/20/20:

 

 

   REMINDER - Metro SubwayLink Service Advisory-COVID-19 Requirement  

 

 

To All MDOT MTA riders:

To reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to protect our customers and team members, all riders using public transit including Local and CityLink Bus, Light RailLink, Metro SubwayLink, Commuter Bus, MARC Train and Mobility/paratransit service are REQUIRED to wear face coverings.

This action supports Governor Hogan's Executive Order number 20-04-15-01 and follows MTA's commitment to protect our customers and team members.

Riders are encouraged to visit mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus or call the Transit Information Contact Center at 410.539.5000 for more information.

 

Same alert for Metro Light RailLINK as well.

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WTOP radio 9/1/20
 

MTA proposes cuts to MARC, Maryland commuter bus lines

 

 

MARC commuter rail service would be reduced, dozens of Baltimore region bus lines would be cut and another 11 bus routes would be reduced under a new Maryland Transit Administration proposal.

 

The Maryland Department of Transportation MTA website said the proposed cuts, which it referred to as “service adjustments,” were a response to “an unprecedented decline of transportation revenues” due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

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MD MTA web site (excerpts)

 

 

Proposed Winter 2021 Service Adjustments

 

The following document provides a summary of the 2021 Winter service change modifications. Due to the financial impact created by the COVID-19 pandemic, MDOT MTA has proposed service changes that would enable the agency to maintain a high level of service while meeting the budgetary challenges faced by the state. The proposed changes would focus on connecting Baltimore City with major job centers and would have fewer suburban routes in Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County. The proposed changes would take effect on Sunday, January 3, 2021.

 

For a PDF of our Rider Guide for the proposed service changes, please click here. (Español) (31MB)

 

For a PDF of the full service change proposal, please click here. (Español) (37MB)

 

For screen reader accessible Microsoft Word version of our Rider Guide, please click here. (Español)

 

Click here for a one-page flyer on the proposed changes. (Español)

 

A full copy of the proposal is available for review in the lobby of the William Donald Schaefer Building at 6 Saint Paul Street in Baltimore, Maryland.

 

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MARC Train

For MARC, a summary of proposed changes is shown below. Additional details on this proposed service change will be announced in the fall.

Discontinued Service

Penn Line service between Union Station and Perryville:

• Train 520 to terminate at Baltimore Penn Station Monday through Thursday and operate to Perryville on Fridays
• Train 548 to terminate at Baltimore Penn Station Monday through Friday
• Train 537 (afternoon)

Penn Line northbound service from Union Station:

• Trains 410 and 418 (morning)

Penn Line southbound service from Penn Station

• Trains 423 (morning)

Camden Line service:

• Eastbound from Union Station: Trains 844 (morning) and 848 (afternoon)
• Westbound from Dorsey Station: Train 855 (afternoon) 

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