Transforming Regional Transit – A Briefing on the BaltimoreLINK Plan
Wednesday, October 5, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Initially released in October 2015, the BaltimoreLink Plan is a complete overhaul and rebranding of the core transit system operating within the city and throughout the greater Baltimore region. The proposal redesigns the entire local and express bus systems with the addition of 12 new high-frequency, color-coded bus routes intended to improve connections to other transit modes including Metro Subway, Light Rail, MARC train, commuter bus, Amtrak and other services.

Kevin Quinn, Director, Planning & Capital Programming/Baltimore Link at the Maryland Transit Administration will give an overview of the plan covering issues related to neighborhood access to services, schools and job centers as well as community outreach. We will also be joined by Brian O’Malley, President of the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance to share an advocate’s perspective.

Member Sponsored Briefing: Centro SOL Inspiring Change by Building Trust
Wednesday, October 19, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Join Jan Rivitz of the Aaron Straus and Lillie Straus Foundation for a Member Sponsored briefing featuring Centro Sol: Center for Salud and Opportunity for Latinos at Johns Hopkins. We have heard it said, “change moves at the speed of trust”, and this statement describes the heart of the team and the mission of Centro SOL.  Centro SOL brings together health professionals, projects and community to promote health in the Latino Community through innovative programs focused on: Youth, Mental Health, and Accses to Care. 

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