Maryland Transit Times

Maryland Transit Times host Joanna Campbell was at Rash Field for the 4th Annual Waterfront Spring Festival with MTA Director of Partnerships Janeen Kuser, Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West and Vibrancy21 to promote the launch of BaltimoreLink on June 18. #WeAreYourMTA #MDOTNews

Joanna Campbell of MTA's WTTZ-FM 93.5 tours Paul's Place with her guide Kathleen Elliott. After more than three decades helping neighbors in Southwest Baltimore, Paul's Place has grown from a soup kitchen to becoming a center for education, job training and dozens of other tools to help put the less-fortunate among us on the road to self-sufficiency. #WeAreYourMTA #mdotnews

+1 (443) 801-0156: Maryland Transit Times host Joanna Campbell met with Patrick McMahon from MTA's Office of Planning and Project Development to talk about bicycle access throughout the MTA service area. As part of MTA's last mile solution, riders can bring their bikes on Local Bus, MARC Train, Metro Subway and Light Rail. Riders can also leave their bikes on bike racks at MARC Train, Metro Subway and Light Rail stations. MTA is planning to add more bike racks throughout the stations in the near future.

Maryland Transit Times host Joanna Campbell stands out Camden Yards with MTA Deputy Chief Operating Officer Sean Adgerson, to talk about taking MTA Light Rail, Metro Subway and Local Bus to the Orioles game during baseball season. She also had a chance to talk with Orioles Head Grounds Keeper Nicole McFadden about the O's beautiful field and how public transit helps fans get to Camden Yards.

.@LightCityBMore starts March 31, and the Sunday Farmers Market is back (as of April 23) on the block too! WTTZ-FM's Joanna Campbell interviews Megan Bosse of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, and MTA has direct connections to all the fun at the Inner Harbor and in our neighborhoods. Find out more at LightCity.org, and how to get there with our Trip Planner at mta.maryland.gov #WeAreYourMTA #mdotnews

Maryland Transit Times Host Joanna Campbell traveled with MTA Chief Transportation Officer for MARC Train Service David Johnson, to learn more about commuting on MARC trains. During their interview they discuss the many advantages of taking MARC Train to Washington, DC. Whether for work during the weekday or for leisure on the weekend, MARC Train is a great way to get to our nation’s capital. The new MARC-4 rail cars feature comfortable seating, electrical outlets on every seat and more room for passengers to enjoy their ride. During the weekend the MARC Penn Line provides Bike Cars that are equipped to handle full size bikes. For details and schedule, visithttps://mta.maryland.gov/marc-train #WeAreYourMTA #MDOTNews

MTA Communications & Marketing Senior Director Ryan Nawrocki, spoke with Billy Lusby from WNAV 1430 AM on Wednesday, March 22 about the new Commuter Bus routes 210 & 215. The two new commuter bus routes connect riders from Kent Island to Annapolis and Baltimore, while also providing access from Baltimore City to Annapolis. For the full interview, visit iTunes or click onto SoundCloud

Maryland Transit Times host Joanna Campbell discusses safety with Yvette Muhammad from MTA’s Office of Safety, Quality Assurance and Risk Management. As one of the MTA's four cornerstones, safety is paramount in everything MTA does. As a Safety Officer, Yvette is responsible for safety inspections on buses, stations and facilities.

Maryland Transit Times Host Joanna Campbell, attended the 1st Annual Superstar Awards Ceremony at the Mt. Washington Conference Center. After the ceremony, she interviewed MTA Administrator Paul Comfort and Baltimore City Council President Barnard C. “Jack” Young who spoke about the importance of the award and recognizing these outstanding employees. MTA congratulates Astrea Narcis, MTA 2016 Bus Operator Superstar; James Jackson, MTA 2016 Rail Operator Superstar; Light Rail RailCar Shop, Maintenance Division of the Year and Jeff Ensor, winner of the MTA Administrator’s Award.

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MTA Administrator Paul Comfort, talks with Maryland Transit Times host Joanna Campbell about two new Commuter Bus routes, the 210 and 215, that will launch this coming Wednesday, March 1, 2017. During the interview they also discuss how riders can ride for free from March 1-14 to try out the new service. The 210 offers service from Kent Island to Annapolis and Baltimore. The 215 offers service from Baltimore to Annapolis. For more information visit https://mta.maryland.gov/content/commuter-buslink-newly-proposed-routes-210-215.

Joanna Campbell of the Maryland Transit Times podcast hung out with Janeen Kuser from MTA’s Office of Communications & Marketing to talk about the new Adopt-A-Stop program. More than 25 Adopt-A-Stop participants have already signed up throughout the Baltimore region. The program partners with community organizations, civic groups, local businesses, schools and individuals to help keep our communities clean – and to have a good time at the same time! For details of the program visit https://mta.maryland.gov/adopt-stop #WeAreYourMTA #MDOTNews

Host of Maryland Transit Times Joanna Campbell sits down with MTA’s Administrative Training Manager Ed Moore, who shared stories of his tenure at the MTA. Ed worked as a bus operator with the Baltimore Transit Company from 1963 to 1968. He returned to the MTA in 1976. When asked how the MTA has changed through the years, Ed spoke about the evolution of the MTA with the addition of Metro Subway, Light Rail and most recently, #BaltimoreLink. He likes the striving for world-class customer service that’s become a key component of the recent changes at the MTA. Ed recalls that bus operators received only four or five days of training back then. Today’s operators receive 10 weeks of full-time training, with continuous emphasis on safe, efficient, reliable transit, and of course, world-class customer service.

#TeamBaltimoreLink participated in the annual Polar Bear Plunge and was Freezin’ for a Reason. Maryland Transit Times host Joanna Campbell interviews Administrator Paul Comfort along with several of MTA’s staff and Baltimore’s own Captain Dee Fense. Hear how excited they were to jump into the Chesapeake Bay to promote the launch of Governor Hogan’s BaltimoreLink, coming this June. #TeamBaltimoreLink also helped raise over $3,000 for Special Olympics Maryland.

MTA Administrator Paul Comfort chats with Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens during the unveiling of the five new Joe Flacco BaltimoreLink buses on Wednesday, January 25 at MTA's Bush Division Transit Facility. Paul and Joe talk about BaltimoreLink and how teamwork is important on and off the field.

MTA Operations Control Center (OCC) Supervisor Phillip Johnson chats with MTA’s Maryland Transit Times host Joanna Campbell about his career with MTA and his duties at OCC. He also talks about his radio background and provided a sample of his radio call. "Always on time, running fine up and down the Metro line, giddy-up."

#MTAisGoingPlaces Maryland Transit Times reporter Joanna Campbell chats with MTA Administrator Paul Comfort to discuss MTA's major accomplishments in 2016.

Thanks to Larry Young @WOLBBaltimore for chatting with Kevin Quinn on air Friday about all the enhancements and improvements #BaltimoreLink is rolling out later this year. “I’m impressed,” said Mr. Young.

#MTAisGoingPlaces Maryland Transit Times reporter Joanna Campbell chats with MTA Administrator Paul Comfort to discuss MTA's major accomplishments in 2016.

Megan Bosse from the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts chats with MTA’s Maryland Transit Times host Joanna Campbell about the New Year’s Eve celebration taking place at the Inner Harbor on Saturday, December 31 from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Visitors can also enjoy live music performed by Super Bueno at the amphitheater while waiting for the fireworks to begin at the stroke of midnight. MTA encourages everyone to take Light Rail, Metro Subway and Local Bus to get to the Inner Harbor.