Description
Transit-oriented development (TOD) is tailored to the needs of specific communities; there are as many methods of development as there are urban areas. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) defines TOD as one means to address a variety of issues ranging from traffic congestion to affordable housing, air pollution, and sprawl by creating compact, walkable communities centered around high quality transit services. TOD creates compact, walkable neighborhoods around transit stations, increases transit ridership by creating destinations within a short walk of stations, and offers residents a convenient commute to jobs, shopping and entertainment in the region. (more).
Existing Transportation
The Baltimore area is already connected within itself. Local and commuter bus routes interact with neighborhood shuttles, the Light Rail, and MARC trains (see map).
MARC service connects the Greater Baltimore area, from northern Harford County to DC to Virginia and southern West Virginia (see map and station list).
Amtrac trains connect the Greater Baltimore area with the East coast, and the entire country (see national map).
Amtrack's Northeast Route Map