The group's stated objectives are to reduce congestion, limit sprawl, increase job opportunities and make it easier, faster and more efficient for anyone to travel within Central Maryland.
CMTA seeks to act as a convener of the region's diverse interest groups; as an adviser to city, county, state and federal government officials, and as a coordinator of short-term and long-term efforts to improve transportation in Central Maryland.
CMTA aims to create a thriving metropolitan Baltimore that boasts an array of transportation options–including a coordinated system of highways and interconnected mass transit options that allow citizens to move smoothly, efficiently and inexpensively throughout the region.
Projects must be regional, rapid, and reliable transit and transportation initiatives (the 3 Rs) that result in economic growth, equitable access, and environmental protection (the 3 Es).
[4] CMTA also took the lead in advocating for Alternative 4C during the public hearings on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Red Line in November 2008 and during the 90-day comment period, ending Jan. 5, 2009.
A report will be issued during the fall of 2009 and will be used to build a marketing and awareness campaign that promotes greater support for public transportation, which CMTA sees as a key to achieving its objectives.
By expanding MARC service and improving rider experience, we can reinforce the growth of these existing, dense employment clusters and provide better access to economic opportunity.