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Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger met with Baltimore Running Festival Founder Lee Corrigan to talk about the upcoming race that will take place this Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM. With participants coming from all 50 States and 17 counties, this festival contributes a significant economic impact to the city. The Baltimore Running Festival will also bring numerous bus diversions to many routes throughout Baltimore City during the race. And in order to help riders get around the city, MDOT MTA’s TICC will be open this Saturday, October 19th from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm and the Mondawmin kiosk will be open from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. We encourage riders to plan accordingly for potential delays. For more information visit https://www.mta.maryland.gov/2019-running-festival. (Photo Credit - Baltimore Running Festival) #MDOTmoves

MDOT MTA celebrated the opening of the new Camden Station in the downtown Baltimore area earlier this month with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. MDOT Secretary Pete Rahn and MDOT MTA Administration Kevin Quinn spoke about the historical significance surrounding the station; it is the oldest continuously operating transportation terminal in the country. The newly completed, $7 million facility will provide an improved transit experience for MARC Train and Light RailLink riders. To hear the full interview on Maryland Transit Times with host Kent Berger, click on the link below. #MDOTScenes

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger interviewed Lee Sessions who recently celebrated his 50th anniversary with MDOT MTA. Working with the agency has given Lee the ability to provide for his family and also make a significant contribution to the community. He started his career in 1969 when the agency was called the Baltimore Transit Company. Let’s congratulate Lee for his dedication to his job and MDOT MTA passengers. To hear the full interview, click on the link below. #MDOTExperts

Maryland Transit Times Host Ken Berger sits down with Andy Cashman the General Manager of the 138th Maryland State Fair. During the interview, Andy talks about the history of the State Fair, what the best attractions are at the Fair, and also encourages Fair goers to get there by Light RailLink. #ExploreBaltimore

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger visited the Baltimore Museum of Art to speak with Senior Communication Director Anne Brown about their current exhibits as well as their screening of Solange Knowles’ new film “When I Get Home” at their Lexington Market BMA branch. The BMA is located next to the Johns Hopkins Homewood campus and is free to everyone looking to enjoy great works of art. To get to the museum you can take CityLink Silver and LocalLink 51 to Charles and Art Museum Dr. To learn more about their film screening and art exhibits, visit https://www.artbma.org.

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger visited the B&O Railroad Museum and had a chance to speak with Kris Hoellen, the executive director of the museum about their new WWI exhibit that tells the story of B&O railroaders who went overseas to run the trains that carried supplies and armament to the frontline. The First to Fight Railroaders in WWI exhibit will run until the end of August. The museum also has several other events and programs for students to participate in, such as First Responders Day on September 14th and Restore Baltimore a workforce development program that works with inner-city youth and is part of CCBC's youth tech program. To get to the museum on transit, take CityLink Navy, Orange and LocalLink #76 to the 900s block of West Pratt Street. #ExploreBaltimore

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger talks about the 2018 MDOT MTA Superstars winners in his latest podcast. Let’s congratulate the following winners: Bus Operator of the Year goes to Bruce Brown from Northwest Bus Division, Rail Operator of the Year is Mark Williams from Light Rail, the Administrator’s Award goes to both Heidi Tarleton from the Office of Finance and Steve Gladstone from the Office of Communications & Marketing. Last but not least, the Brake Shop team received the Maintenance Division of the Year award for the second year in a row. Job well done. #MDOTExperts

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger met up with MDOT MTA Bus Operator Juarez Lee Shelton of Northwest Bus Division to talk about his passion for sharing historical point of interest insights with this passengers along his route. Juarez is not your typical bus operator for MDOT MTA, he has a background in history and loves to share these historical insights with his passengers. He is currently driving on the LocalLink 80 route and connects with his passengers through history.

One of the best places to see Baltimore’s finest plants and flowers is at the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory in Druid Hill Park. Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger met with the Executive Director of the Rawlings Conservatory Ann Green to talk about the history of the conservatory, the programs they have and how you can visit them. There is also a farmers market every Wednesday starting in June and runs until September from 3:30 PM to 7:30 pm. You can take LocalLink 82, 83, 85, 91 and CityLink Lime to get to the conservatory. To learn more about the conservatory, visit http://www.rawlingsconservatory.org.

The Maryland Film Fest continues through Sunday, May 12th at the Parkway Theatre in the Station North Arts and Entertainment District. The 4 day and 5 night event will feature over 40 full-length films and 80 shorts. You could also get the chance to meet the filmmakers, attend special events and hear from guest speakers. To get more information about the festival, visit https://mdfilmfest.com. To get to the Parkway Threatre you can take CityLink Gold, Green, Silver and LocalLink 51 and 95 to Station North as well as the Light RailLink on North Ave and walk two blocks. #ExploreBaltimore

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger met with Todd Webster Founder of Baltimore Beach Volleyball to talk about the history of the program. Baltimore Beach Volleyball was established in 1998 and, due to popular demand from its participants, they started hosting volleyball leagues and tournaments in 2001. The beach volleyball courts are located at Rash Field in the Inner Harbor along Key Highway and is accessible by transit on the CityLink Silver, Brown, Navy, LocalLink 71 and 67, and is walking distance from Light RailLink and Metro SubwayLink. To hear the full interview, click on MDOT MTA’s SoundCloud podcast below. #ExploreBaltimore

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger talks with Maryland Book Bank Program Manager Kim Crout about the 5th Annual Books for Kids held by the Maryland Book Bank. The organization is committed to cultivating literacy in children from under-resourced neighborhoods with a huge collection of books that children, parents, and teachers can take home and enjoy. Every year the Maryland Book Bank hosts their Books for Kids drive to collect a massive assortment of new and gently-used books from individuals and groups in the community. This year the event will be held on Saturday, May 4th at 1794 Union Avenue, Baltimore MD 21211 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and can be reached by transit on LocalLink 21 or Light RailLink to Woodbury. To learn more about the Maryland Book Bank, visit https://www.mdbookbank.org. #ExploreBaltimore

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger interviews Sam Hanson from the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts about the Baltimore Farmers’ Market and Bazaar under the Jones Fall Expressway on the corner of E. Saratoga and Holliday Street. The Farmers’ Market and Bazaar is open every Sunday until December 22, 2019, and is accessible by transit on the CityLink Yellow, Green, Red and LocalLink 54, and 56. To hear the full interview, click on the SoundCloud link below. #ExploreBaltimore

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger interviews MDOT MTA Acting Director of the Operations Control Center James Newton about using the various transit modes to get to the Orioles' game this season. There are 8 bus routes that go near the stadium CityLink Navy, Yellow and Brown lines; LocalLink 51, 54, 73, 76 and 94. As well as Metro SubwayLink and Light RailLink. To hear the full interview click on the SoundCloud link below, or visit our website mta.maryland.gov for schedule information. #ExploreBaltimore

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger talks with MARC Chief Transportation Office David Johnson about the new bike racks on weekday MARC Train Penn Line service. Passengers can now take their bikes to work on select MARC Penn Line trains during rush and peak hours. To get more details how to take you bike to work on the MARC Penn Line Trains, hear the full interview on our SoundCloud or on iTunes podcast.

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger talks with MDOT MTA Police Capt. Kelly Holman at the Reisterstown Plaza Metro Station about the recent safety awards that the department has been recognized with. In 2018, MDOT MTA Police Force has been recognized for being the safest transit system out of the top 12 transit agencies in the country. To hear the full interview, click on the SoundCloud link below. #MDOTinnovates

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger met with MDOT MTA MARC Train Chief Transportation Officer David Johnson to talk about MARC's control center. The team at the control center monitors all three MARC Train lines: Camden, Penn, and Brunswick. They make announcements at stations when there are delays, send email service alerts to customers and post regularly on Twitter. MARC transports over 40k passengers every week, including weekends on the Penn Line.

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger chats with MDOT MTA Acting Director of the Office of Customer and Community Relations Roan Bennett to talk about how to prepare for inclement winter weather. Every year MDOT MTA publishes a Snow Guide brochure as part of its Know Before You Go winter storm campaign, with key information and numbers to call in case of a winter storm. For the latest printable Snow Guide brochure, please visit https://www.mta.maryland.gov/ #snowmd #MDOTsafety

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger sits down with MDOT MTA Bus Operator Dexter Craig to talk about Dexter’s heroic actions that helped save a family from a burning house. Dexter has been a bus operator with MDOT MTA for just over a year and a half and we are proud to have him among our ranks. Thank you for stepping up and helping a family in their time of need. #MDOTcares

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger sat down with MDOT MTA Community Relations Manager Eleni Flannery to talk about the Holiday Bus and the history of spreading good cheer and joy throughout Baltimore since 1969.