Proposed Improvements of $9.4 Million for BWI Rail Station: Open for Public Review

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE $9.4 MILLION IN PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO BWI RAIL STATION OPEN FOR PUBLIC REVIEW September 15, 2010 (Baltimore, MD) - As MARC ridership grows, so does the need to make the system safer and more passenger-friendly. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is requesting an amendment to the 2010-2013 Transportation Improvement Program to add $9.4 million for station and track improvements at the BWI MARC station. The Federal Railroad Administration is providing the High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail funds to perform preliminary engineering for a fourth track, a new platform and a new station building using green standards to accommodate growing ridership and other development needs. Nine miles of a new fourth track will build out the corridor and reduce congestion while improving safety. The new platform will accommodate the additional track and allow for an island platform so that all tracks could be used by passengers. The Maryland Aviation Administration and MDOT's Office of Real Estate are engaged in additional studies to support the station's development. The public review period will run through Monday, October 11, 2010.  A public meeting to answer questions and accept comments will be held on Monday, September 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Maryland Department of Transportation, located at 7201 Corporate Center Drive, Hanover, MD 22076. Comments may also be given at the BRTB meeting on Tuesday, September 28 at 9:00 a.m. at the new offices of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council in the Locust Point area of Baltimore City. The address is: Offices @ McHenry Row, 1500 Whetstone Way, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD  21230. Directions and a map are available at www.baltometro.org. To share your thoughts and ideas, submit all comments in writing to the address, fax, e-mail, or web address listed below: The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board Offices @ McHenry Row 1500 Whetstone Way, Suite 300 Baltimore, MD 21230 Fax:  410-732-8248 E-mail: comments@baltometro.org  Web: www.baltometro.org/bboard Mailed comments must be received no later than 3 days after the close of the comment period. For more information contact Tyson Byrne at tbyrne@baltometro.orgor 410-732-0500 x1048; or Monica Haines Benkhedda at mhainesbenkhedda@baltometro.orgor 410-732-0500 x1047.    # # # Baltimore Regional Transportation Board   |   Baltimore Metropolitan Council Working to improve the quality of life in the Baltimore region.   www.baltometro.org   The Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) is the organization of the region's elected executives who are committed to identifying regional interests and developing collaborative strategies, plans and programs which will improve the quality of life and economic vitality throughout the region. The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) is the federally- recognized Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for transportation in the Baltimore region. BMC provides technical and staff support to the BRTB. For more information: Barbara Herron Communications Officer email: bherron@baltometro.org  phone: 410-732-9564

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