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[KevinKorell]

Maryland Matters,  7/24/24:

 

 

  West Baltimore residents raise concerns about impact of proposed rail tunnel      

 

 

Amtrak and MARC officials told a community forum Wednesday that a proposed new tunnel planned to run under at least 10 majority-Black neighborhoods in West Baltimore will be deep enough to minimize harm to area homes.

 

 

 

This is the story.

[CNJRoss]

WJZ-TV (CBS), Baltimore, MD 7/25/24

FREDERICK DOUGLASS TUNNEL PLANS MOVE FORWARD AMID CONCERNS FROM SOME BALTIMORE RESIDENTS

 

BALTIMORE -- Amtrak heard from residents Wednesday about plans to build the Frederick Douglass Tunnel, as community engagement efforts around the project continue.

 

An in-person forum was held Wednesday evening at Mary Ann Winterling Elementary School in Baltimore. 

 

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Multiple neighborhood groups retained the Community Law Center to spearhead feedback.

 

A group of Reservoir Hill residents also filed a civil rights complaint against Amtrak with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

 

The 36-page document alleges the project would cause harm to the historic neighborhood through demolition, noise pollution and a ventilation system slated to be installed across the street from a city school.

 

More here with video report.

[KevinKorell]

CBS Baltimore,  9/10/24:
 

 

  Baltimore residents oppose Amtrak's plan to purchase land for Frederick Douglass Tunnel   

 

 

Amtrak is seeking to purchase more than 10 acres of land in West Baltimore for its proposed Frederick Douglass Tunnel.

 

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