The newest transit system in Maryland was established in 2008, but did not begin inaugural service until January 11, 2010 because of funding issues.
The Charm City Circulator started as a plan by former mayor Sheila Dixon to make Baltimore an eco-friendly city and utilize transport throughout Downtown without the patron spending a dime.
As soon as three months after service of the first line begin, the "CCC" reached the 100,000 riders milestone.
The much anticipated Green Route recently began service just outside downtown connecting City Hall to Johns Hopkins Medical Center via Broadway, Fleet Street, and President Street.
On August 15, 2011, the city of Baltimore received $1.6 million in federal funds to expand service to Fort McHenry in early 2012.