#BaltPOP out and about! 1. June meeting at #BTEC 2. Walk audit conducted by Luke after June meeting 3. BaltPOP at #CharlesStPromenade 📸: Mike & Delphine
Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places
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Advocating for more walkable, lovable places - for Baltimore, by Baltimore - through productive and sustainable transportation and land use choices. Formerly Strong Towns Baltimore. Learn more at baltpop.org.
Only 2 more days left to submit feedback on the @bmorecitydot.bsky.social Vision Zero Action Plan! 🔗 streetsofbaltimore.com/visionzero
PlanHoward Academy applications are open! This 5‑week course gives Howard County residents a hands-on look at land use, zoning, and how planning decisions shape our communities. Sessions run Sept 22–Oct 20. Apply by Aug 2: www.surveymonkey.com/r/PHAFall26app
Baltimore Rec and Parks is currently asking for your feedback on future programming for Druid Lake! Please take a moment to complete the Summer 2026 Park Activity Survey 🔗 yourdruidlake.govocal.com/en/projects/... Your input is essential as we shape the next phase of the project.
‼️ Reminder! ‼️ Illustration by Alice Xu
Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places@baltpop.org · 4w agoBaltPOP’s 4‑year anniversary meeting is happening Sat, July 25 at 10am! Join us at the Canton Enoch Pratt Library (1030 S. Ellwood Ave) in the first‑floor meeting room. Agenda: intros, action opportunities, brainstorming. Check for updates: groups.io/g/baltpop/me...
A really good group of people in Mt. Vernon need our help! Baby’s on Fire is closing this Sunday, 7/19. If you’re able, please donate to help the staff as they transition to their next journey! gofund.me/41761851b
Donate to Support Staff of Baby's on Fire in Mt Vernon, Baltimore, organized by Saro Khan
After weeks of silence in response to our request for voluntary reco… Saro Khan needs your support for Support Staff of Baby's on Fire in Mt Vernon, Baltimore
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We’ll be meeting again on Friday, 7/24 @ 5 PM @redemmas.org and we’ll continue discussing High Risers. See you there!
Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places@baltpop.org · 2mo agoThe BaltPOP Urbanism Book Club will meet again @redemmas.org on 6/26 at 5 PM! The book for this month is High Risers by Ben Austen, which recounts the public housing experience in Chicago's troubled "projects." Hope to see you there!
#MTARideAndSeek is happening now! Are you playing?
Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places@baltpop.org · last mo.📆 UPCOMING EVENT 📆 MTA Ride & Seek is a citywide scavenger hunt happening July 10–12 that invites participants to discover local destinations using public transit. Mark your calendar, learn more, & sign up: www.mta.maryland.gov/scavenger-hunt #mtarideandseek @mtamarylandalerts.bsky.social
BaltPOP’s 4‑year anniversary meeting is happening Sat, July 25 at 10am! Join us at the Canton Enoch Pratt Library (1030 S. Ellwood Ave) in the first‑floor meeting room. Agenda: intros, action opportunities, brainstorming. Check for updates: groups.io/g/baltpop/me...
📆 UPCOMING EVENT 📆 MTA Ride & Seek is a citywide scavenger hunt happening July 10–12 that invites participants to discover local destinations using public transit. Mark your calendar, learn more, & sign up: www.mta.maryland.gov/scavenger-hunt #mtarideandseek @mtamarylandalerts.bsky.social
‼️POSTPONED: June 26th‼️ Apologies for the late notice, but tomorrow’s Urbanism Book Club for June will be postponed. Stay tuned for updates for our July meetup!
Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places@baltpop.org · 2mo agoThe BaltPOP Urbanism Book Club will meet again @redemmas.org on 6/26 at 5 PM! The book for this month is High Risers by Ben Austen, which recounts the public housing experience in Chicago's troubled "projects." Hope to see you there!
‼️POSTPONED: June 26th‼️ Apologies for the late notice, but tomorrow’s Urbanism Book Club for June will be postponed. Stay tuned for updates for our July meetup!
Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places@baltpop.org · 2mo agoThe BaltPOP Urbanism Book Club will meet again @redemmas.org on 6/26 at 5 PM! The book for this month is High Risers by Ben Austen, which recounts the public housing experience in Chicago's troubled "projects." Hope to see you there!
Say hello to eight new buses on the Charm City Circulator. 🚌✨ These new 40-foot Gillig buses replace vehicles that have served Baltimore for more than 15 years. Fast, friendly, and FREE transit just got even better. 🎉 @bmorecitydot.bsky.social
Want to learn more about decreasing the cost of buses through policy reform? Attend this upcoming webcast through the @brookings.edu www.brookings.edu/events/drivi...
Driving down the cost of buses: Helping transit agencies get more for their money | Brookings
Why do transit buses cost so much in the United States? Join Brookings, the Eno Center for Transportation, and CALSTART for a discussion on reducing customization costs and strengthening the transit b...
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The BaltPOP Urbanism Book Club will meet again @redemmas.org on 6/26 at 5 PM! The book for this month is High Risers by Ben Austen, which recounts the public housing experience in Chicago's troubled "projects." Hope to see you there!
🦀🚇 Baltimore’s transit future is being shaped right now. The BRTC meets July 10th! Your voice matters in how our region invests, connects, and moves. Attend in person or online: baltometro.org/committee/baltimore-regional-transit-commission/ #BaltimoreTransit
⏰ REMINDER! TOMORROW! ⏰
Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places@baltpop.org · 2mo agoThe June 2026 in-person meeting of BaltPOP is scheduled for Saturday, Jun 20th at 10am at the Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition (BTEC) office located at 429 N Eutaw Street 2N, Baltimore, MD, 21201. Updates here 🔗 groups.io/g/baltpop/to...
🦀🚇 Baltimore moves better when our streets put people first. Explore how W Fayette St, Roland Ave, and the Greenway Trails can create a safer, greener, more connected city. streetsofbaltimore.com @baltimorecitydot.bsky.social @bmoreplanning.bsky.social @bikemore.bsky.social
📅 July 31 is the deadline for the Red Line Values Survey! 🔗 survey.alchemer.com/s3/8814218/OH Share with anyone you know who lives along the projected route, supports Baltimore transit, and any small business owners who might benefit from the proposed Red Line!
Red Line 2026 Values Survey
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places@baltpop.org · 3mo agoThe Red Line is moving forward and your voice matters. @mta.maryland.gov is gathering public input for the Red Line and this is your chance to shape the future of transit in our region. Take a few minutes to complete the survey here: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8814218/OH
📣 FURTHER READING 📣 Baltimore’s progress on vacant homes is national news — but not the whole story www.thebanner.com/community/ho...
Baltimore’s progress on vacant homes is national news — but not the whole story
Baltimore has reduced its count of vacant homes from 16,000 to fewer than 12,000 during Mayor Brandon Scott’s five years in office, but there are questions about the count and the fundraising needed t...
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Interested in another way you can shape the future of Baltimore transit? Sign up for the Rider Experience Lab here 🔗 www.mta.maryland.gov/riderlab
Welcome to the MTA Rider Experience Lab | Maryland Transit Administration
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The June 2026 in-person meeting of BaltPOP is scheduled for Saturday, Jun 20th at 10am at the Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition (BTEC) office located at 429 N Eutaw Street 2N, Baltimore, MD, 21201. Updates here 🔗 groups.io/g/baltpop/to...
The BaltPOP Urbanism Book Club will meet again @redemmas.org on 6/26 at 5 PM! The book for this month is High Risers by Ben Austen, which recounts the public housing experience in Chicago's troubled "projects." Hope to see you there!
Have you completed the BRTB Short-range 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) survey yet? Complete it here: yourregionyourvoice.org/RegionNow#ta...
RegionNow (2027-2030 TIP) - PublicInput
The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) has put together a 9.2 billion program to improve how we get around over the next four years called RegionNow 2027 . This includes 171 projects every...
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17 miles of new or improved bike lanes planned for Baltimore
17 miles of new or improved bike lanes planned for Baltimore
Baltimore’s transportation department plans to add or improve 17 miles of dedicated bike lanes across the city over the next three years.
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Did you miss the Central Ave bike lane extension public Q & A meeting? Watch the recording here: youtu.be/60mglnfLiNI @bmorecitydot.bsky.social
Central Avenue Bike Lane Extension Public Meeting – Project Overview and Q and A
YouTube video by Baltimore City Department of Transportation
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@bikemaryland.org is hosting a legislative recap via Zoom on Thu, 5/14 @ 6:30 PM! Find out in detail what bills we championed passed, which ones came close and which ones did not progress at all. Registration is required: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Bike Maryland 2026 Legislative Session Recap. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Bike Maryland 2026 Legislative Session Recap. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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