The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) has announced service changes for Fall 2025, set to begin on August 24. These adjustments aim to enhance transit reliability and connectivity in response to evolving rider needs.
Maryland Transit Administrator Holly Arnold said, “We’re always looking at how to make riding transit easier and more convenient. These service changes reflect our ongoing commitment to delivering a reliable and better-connected transit system.”
The modifications follow public engagement efforts, including two virtual hearings in June and a 30-day comment period. The updates include several route enhancements:
– CityLink Yellow: Service will now terminate at Guilford Avenue & Centre Street, with the northern section integrated into LocalLink 91, which will see increased frequency.
– LocalLink 91: This route will now connect Downtown Baltimore to Mondawmin every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 20 minutes on weekends. Frequency between Sinai Hospital and Mondawmin will also improve.
– QuickLink 40: The route extends to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Fox Ridge in Essex, offering more limited-stop connections. Buses will run every 20 minutes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays, with new weekend service.
– LocalLink 34: Service extends to Catonsville Walmart with improved frequency from northwest US-40.
– LocalLink 63: Service is extended to Gardenville for better connectivity with John Hopkins – Bayview.
Temporary pauses are expected for CityLink Navy due to construction on Dundalk Avenue east of Sollers Point Road. Additional trips are planned for CityLink Navy, LocalLink routes 28 and 80, Express BusLinks 103 and 154.
Route adjustments for CityLink Brown, CityLink Navy, and LocalLink 33 are also being made for safety improvements due to road alignment changes.
Further details about these adjustments can be found at www.mta.maryland.gov/fall2025 or by contacting the Transit Information Contact Center at 410-539-5000.
Additionally, MDOT MTA introduced a new fare structure on July 27, offering free rides for children under twelve and extended travel hours for Baltimore City Public School students. More information is available at MTA – FARE POLICY.
The MDOT MTA operates one of the largest multi-modal transit systems in the U.S., including buses, Light Rail, Metro Subway, MARC Train Service, and paratransit services. Their mission is to provide safe, efficient transit across Maryland with excellent customer service.
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