OTHER LIGHT RAIL MODELS
LOS ANGELES EXTENSION PROJECT
LA has helped to set the standard for Light Rail planning and construction. Baltimore will seek to implement some of their best practices, from business empowerment to neighborhood station design. more info
PORTLAND MAX PROJECT
Portland has implemented its newest light rail line: the Green Line, which helps to connect citizens in southern town centers to the downtown region. Here, the Red Line will help connect people living on the west and east sides of Baltimore to get downtown with relative ease. more info
SEATTLE LINK LIGHT RAIL PROJECT
Seattle has expanded their light rail system to connect to the airport and central train station—helping their citizens move around the country, as well as their city. With a direct connection to the central light rail, the Red Line will help citizens in both east and west Baltimore get to both Penn Station and BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. more info
PHOENIX LIGHT RAIL PROJECT
The Metro Organization of Phoenix made a commitment to encourage everyone to seek contracts on their light rail project. The City of Baltimore also has an aggressive plan to reach out to minority, women, and small business owners from the very beginning. more info
DENVER FASTRACKS PROJECT
The Denver FasTracks system connects all communities in the Denver metro area. The Baltimore Red Line will not only help to connect neighborhoods along its east-west route, it will also connect to the existing Metro Subway and Light Rail to create a system for accessing the entire Baltimore metro area. more info
CINCINNATI STREETCAR PROJECT
Cincinnati is looking to expand their street car and light rail system for many reasons – including economic development. Browse through their website to find even more similarities between the Red Line Project and their plans for a regional rail system. more info
ATLANTA BELTLINE
Atlanta is pushing ahead into the 21st century with a master plan revolving around transit, transit oriented development (TOD), trails, and green space. With the implementation of the Red Line, the City of Baltimore will see many TOD’s as well as a greater connection to green space and trails in around the our metro area. more info
CHARLOTTE LYNX LIGHT RAIL PROJECT
The city of Charlotte, North Carolina not only recognizes the need for reliable public transportation, but they also understand the need for connecting to other modes of transportation – including bikes! The Red Line will offer space for riders to easily bring bikes with them on the train. more info
NORFOLK TIDE LIGHT RAIL PROJECT
Like the Red Line, the Tide Light Rail in Norfolk, Virginia will connect people to large employment centers across the metro area. In Baltimore, the train will start and finish at big service centers while passing through downtown, providing access to jobs throughout the city. more info
ARLINGTON PIKE TRANSIT INITIATIVE
With the implementation of the Arlington Pike Transit, Arlington will be able to successfully revive their ‘main street’ along Columbia Pike. The Red Line will act to support main streets along Edmondson Avenue as well as along Boston Street. more info
