When it comes to public transit, I adhere to the “use it or lose it” mantra. In fact, my friend recently called me “the bus lady.”
Living in a city with all of my [privileged white YUPPIE] recreational destinations, appointments, and friends located within a 5-mile radius, I am usually arriving by bus, foot, or light rail.
Even though I have to plan for delays and service outages by adding ~30 minutes to the estimated car travel time, I am a ride-or-die for public transit.
This is why I am amplifying the work of fellow Baltimore area transit advocates this “Transit Equity Day” on February 4, 2025, in Annapolis, MD.
Registration and information here. #BetterTransitNOW.
Why this matters NOW!
Transportation Alliance gave the Central Maryland Region a grade D+ in 2023.
- Poor transit reliability (bus/train schedule adherence and real-time data) + poor coverage (geographic reach of routes) = over-reliance of cars, thus contributing to the climate crisis.
Out of 1.27M jobs in Baltimore region, only 109K are accessible < 60-minutes via transit.
- Lack of transportation choices (multi-modal) means workers without access to cars lose job opportunities and businesses lose large, reliable workforce.
L. Rose Creative 
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