A new coalition has big ideas for the future of transportation in Maryland. On Monday, Oct. 11, the Maryland Transit Opportunities Coalition will launch its grassroots initiative.
The coalition's vision is a "Connected Maryland" -- a statewide rail network stretching from Elkton to Frederick and Waldorf to Towson.
According to the coalition, for the price of a proposed $8-billion plan to add toll lanes to I-270 and the American Legion Bridge that state could build several other transit projects.
The group is affiliated with the Action Committee for Transit in Montgomery County, Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition, Prince George's Advocates for Community-Based Transit and the Southern Maryland Alliance for Rapid Transit.Coalition.
The launch starts at 9 a.m. in front of Penn Station, located at 1500 N Charles St. in Baltimore.
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