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On June 25, 2015, when Governor Larry Hogan cancelled the Red Line light rail project, he sent a clear message to Baltimore City and the broader region: if we want a prosperous and equitable city, we will have to stand up and fight for it. The Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition was formed out of the Baltimore Red Line Title VI Initiative, a group of community economic development advocates in West Baltimore who contributed thousands of collective hours of time to plan the Red Line as a successful transportation and community development project. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits the disparate and adverse impacts on African-American and low income communities accompanying the Red Line’s cancellation. While the Federal Transit Administration’s Title VI investigation is ongoing, the Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition has been formed to build a broad political coalition in Baltimore City and beyond that will reinstate and ultimately construct the Red Line light rail. We are on the right side of history — and reinstating, funding, and constructing the Red Line in the near term is much more possible than it might seem. The Governor’s pattern of conduct related to transportation, and including the Red Line, makes it clear that the Red Line cancellation was more than a simple adjustment in the policy priorities of the state. If you can’t contribute, we need your help as a volunteer, or to connect us to volunteers and donors.

10/02/2026
10/02/2026
Baltimore Banner articleRally for Baltimore Transit was held on Wednesday September 30, 2026 in front of City Hall to ra...
10/02/2026

Baltimore Banner article
Rally for Baltimore Transit was held on Wednesday September 30, 2026 in front of City Hall to rally for and the in Baltimore City.

Students came out in support of as the blame the current system for late arrivals to school.

“When a bus doesn’t come, a student doesn’t just lose a ride. They lose time. That time comes from somewhere. It comes from sleep,” said Justice LeGrand, a Baltimore School for the Arts.

“It comes from studying, from family and from opportunities. Now, more than ever, we feel ignored.“

FACT: Two-thirds of Baltimore City residents do
not own a personal vehicle.

FACT: For every 10 minutes a student is late,
their grade is reduced by one letter
grade.

“When a bus doesn’t come, a student doesn’t just lose a ride. They lose time. That time comes from somewhere. It comes f...
10/02/2026

“When a bus doesn’t come, a student doesn’t just lose a ride. They lose time. That time comes from somewhere. It comes from sleep,” said Justice LeGrand, a Baltimore School for the Arts.

“It comes from studying, from family and from opportunities. Now, more than ever, we feel ignored.“

FACT: Two-thirds of Baltimore City residents do
not own a personal vehicle.

FACT: For every 10 minutes a student is late,
their grade is reduced by one letter grade.

Dozens of students joined other city residents at a rally outside of City Hall seeking better public transit.

09/04/2026
07/31/2026

One day after Holly Arnold announced she was stepping down from leading the Maryland Transit Administration, the governor’s office announced Wednesday her replacement will be former Del. Tony Bridges.

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07/31/2026

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One day after Holly Arnold announced she was stepping down from leading the Maryland Transit Administration, the governor’s office announced Wednesday her replacement will be former Del. Tony Bridges.

07/31/2026

Former state Del. Tony Bridges, a Baltimore Democrat who represented Maryland’s 41st district from 2019 to 2023, will take the driver’s seat of the MTA starting Sept. 1. He’s a Baltimore native and graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute who previously held multiple roles at the Maryland D...

07/30/2026

🏘️ Join Us for Community Convos in Penn-North!

Community redevelopment is about more than rebuilding neighborhoods it's about investing in the people who call them home.

Join Associated Black Charities for our August Community Convos, co-hosted by Nicole Earle of Dominion Real Estate.

Together, we'll explore the opportunities, challenges, and collaborative solutions surrounding community redevelopment, while discussing how residents, organizations, and local leaders can work together to create stronger, more vibrant neighborhoods across Baltimore and Maryland.

📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
📍 Doxa Ministries
2520 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
📍 Neighborhood: Penn-North

Whether you're a resident, advocate, community leader, or simply someone who cares about the future of our communities, we invite you to join the conversation.

No registration required. Just show up.

Bring your resources. Bring your voice. Be part of the change.

06/02/2026

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