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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.

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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · 30/09/2026
Over 100 Baltimore transit riders & supporters rallied at City Hall this morning to #FundBmoreBus & the #RedLine. #BetterTransitNOW #MajorLeagueTransit @cmtalliance.bsky.social @thefundbalt.bsky.social
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cmtalliance.bsky.social @cmtalliance.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Rallying with ⬆️100 people in front of Baltimore City Hall for fair transit funding. @jahorne.bsky.social, @zekecohen.bsky.social @thefundbalt.bsky.social @atulocal689.bsky.social, @bikemore.net @baltpop.org Sierra Club of Md, and others.
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 29/09/2026
Our last book club meeting on 9/25 at @redemmas.org where we talked about The Beautiful Struggle by Ta-Nehisi Coates! For those who haven't read the book, it gives a great personal perspective on Coates' childhood in West Baltimore! Next meeting is going to be on Oct 23rd! More info coming soon...
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 29/09/2026
Ever wondered about the difference between a parkway and a boulevard? The web site for the book Street Design, Second Edition provides a fantastic catalog of essential street types, including concise explanations and attractive, evocative animations 🔗 street.design/models
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STREET DESIGN — Essential Street Types / Animations
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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · 28/09/2026
Join Baltimore transit riders/supporters as we fight to #FundBmoreBus & #BaltimoreRedLine on Sep 30 9 am @ City Hall. Baltimore transit riders deserve frequent, reliable service that's long overdue! @cmtalliance.bsky.social @thefundbalt.bsky.social @bikemore.net #BetterTransitNOW #MajorLeagueTransit
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 26/09/2026
Maryland DOT's draft funding plan came out recently, and guess what? Baltimore's public transportation money got cut again. That's not acceptable. Next Wednesday, we need you to make your voices heard: a 9 am rally/hearing at Baltimore City Hall, and a 1 pm hearing at the Towson University Union.
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 22/09/2026
Baltimore City's Bill 26-0195 to legalize accessory dwelling units is going for a vote in front of the Land Use and Transportation Committee on Thurs morning. Please contact your councilmember to urge them to amend to allow for INTERNAL ADUs! Submit testimony: www.baltimorecity.gov/city-council...
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#BetterTransitNOW @bettertransitnow.org · 17/09/2026
Join Baltimore transit riders/supporters as we fight to #FundBmoreBus & #BaltimoreRedLine on Sep 30 9 am @ City Hall. Baltimore transit riders deserve frequent, reliable service that's long overdue! @cmtalliance.bsky.social @thefundbalt.bsky.social @bikemore.net #BetterTransitNOW #MajorLeagueTransit
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 16/09/2026
The Land Use and Transportation Committee of Baltimore City Council will be hearing Bill 26-0195 on ADUs tomorrow, Sep 17th, at 9 am. But what are ADUs, and why do they matter? See more info on the City Council website 🔗 baltimore.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 15/09/2026
What is transit-oriented development (TOD), and should we have more of it? The Baltimore County Council is holding a work session on TOD today, September 15th, at 4pm. Sign up to testify in-person or online by 3pm! 🔗 countycouncil.baltimorecountymd.gov/virtual-meet...
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 11/09/2026
Our next book club meeting will be on Friday, September 25th, 5pm at @redemmas.org We'll be discussing The Beautiful Struggle by Ta-Nehisi Coates. See you there!
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 08/09/2026
The September 2026 in-person meeting of BaltPOP is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th at 10am at the Walbrook branch of the Pratt Library located at 3203 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216. Check 🔗 before leaving groups.io/g/baltpop/to... illustration by @sierraiola.bsky.social
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 07/09/2026
🚇🦀 Baltimore’s State Center is being reimagined into a walkable, transit‑connected neighborhood with new homes, green space & community‑driven planning. See what’s coming and how to get involved. 🔗 baltimorestatecenter.com #Baltimore #CharmCity #CompleteStreets #SafeStreets
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Baltimore State Center
On a mission to connect community and transit to the heart of Charm City
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 06/09/2026
Follow these Streets of Baltimore pages to learn more and stay updated on @bmorecitydot.bsky.social projects near you! streetsofbaltimore.com/watertransit streetsofbaltimore.com/greenwaydrui... streetsofbaltimore.com/greenwaymidd...
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 06/09/2026
🦀🚇 BaltPOP is kicking off new working groups focused on land value tax, outreach, tactical urbanism, social media/art, MDGA revenue, 311, urbanist families, transit/Bay Bridge & small biz advocacy and more! Explore + add your availability: groups.io/g/baltpop/to...
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 30/08/2026
‼️ 2 days left ‼️
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 26/08/2026
The August 2026 in-person meeting of BaltPOP is scheduled for Saturday, August 29th at 10am at the Pennsylvania Avenue branch of the Enoch Pratt library located at 1531 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217. 🔗 for details groups.io/g/baltpop/to...
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 04/08/2026
#BaltPOP out and about! 1. June meeting at #BTEC 2. Walk audit conducted by Luke after June meeting 3. BaltPOP at #CharlesStPromenade 📸: Mike & Delphine
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 29/07/2026
Only 2 more days left to submit feedback on the @bmorecitydot.bsky.social Vision Zero Action Plan! 🔗 streetsofbaltimore.com/visionzero
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 24/07/2026
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
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 21/07/2026
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.
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 18/07/2026
‼️ Reminder! ‼️ Illustration by Alice Xu
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 14/07/2026
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
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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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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 12/07/2026
We’ll be meeting again on Friday, 7/24 @ 5 PM @redemmas.org and we’ll continue discussing High Risers. See you there!
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 11/07/2026
#MTARideAndSeek is happening now! Are you playing?
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 10/07/2026
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...
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 05/07/2026
📆 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
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 28/06/2026
❕ICYMI❕ www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/ne...
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Baltimore's Penn Station expansion project put on hold by Amtrak and development team
Amtrak and the development team behind the proposed revamp of Baltimore's Penn Station are temporarily sidelining expansion plans.
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 26/06/2026
‼️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!
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 26/06/2026
‼️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!
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Charm City Circulator @charmcitycirc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
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
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 23/06/2026
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...
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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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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 12/06/2026
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!
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 21/06/2026
🦀🚇 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
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 20/06/2026
⏰ REMINDER! TOMORROW! ⏰
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 18/06/2026
🦀🚇 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
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 18/06/2026
📅 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!
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Red Line 2026 Values Survey
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 16/06/2026
📣 FURTHER READING 📣 Baltimore’s progress on vacant homes is national news — but not the whole story www.thebanner.com/community/ho...
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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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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 14/06/2026
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
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Welcome to the MTA Rider Experience Lab | Maryland Transit Administration
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 14/06/2026
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...
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 12/06/2026
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!
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 06/06/2026
Have you completed the BRTB Short-range 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) survey yet? Complete it here: yourregionyourvoice.org/RegionNow#ta...
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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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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 05/06/2026
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MDOT MTA aims to improve on-time performance by empowering bus operators with real-time information
The agency plans to have more buses feature Swiftly’s Onboard App by summer 2026 after piloting the technology in fall 2025.
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 11/05/2026
17 miles of new or improved bike lanes planned for Baltimore
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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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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 27/05/2026
⭐️ We’ll be meeting in classroom 1801! ⭐️
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 14/05/2026
Did you miss the Central Ave bike lane extension public Q & A meeting? Watch the recording here: youtu.be/60mglnfLiNI @bmorecitydot.bsky.social
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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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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 11/05/2026
@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...
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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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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 09/05/2026
The 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
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 07/05/2026
BaltPOP will meet next in person on Sat, May 30 at 10am at the Enoch Pratt Central Library (400 Cathedral St). Room TBD! Check 🔗 for updates: groups.io/g/baltpop/to... 🖼️ by Alice Xu
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places @baltpop.org · 03/05/2026
The BaltPOP Urbanism Book Club will meet again @redemmas.org on 5/29 at 5 PM! We'll be reading Roadtown by Edgar Chambless, a plan/dystopia (?) for a linear city, written all the way back in 1910. 🔗 to book: www.gutenberg.org/files/58964/...
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