The Maryland Department of Transportation recently unveiled its latest rewards initiative to entice Baltimore region residents to try transit.
[Above photo by Maryland DOT]
The “Ride Together Rewards” Baltimore transit incentives program launched November 1 and aims to help new transit users and employers take advantage of services offered by the Maryland Transit Administration or MTA – including local bus, Metro subway, light rail, commuter bus and Maryland Area Rail Commuter or MARC train services.
Under the new program, commuters who are new transit users can receive free transit passes during promotional periods.
Employers can also receive up to $3,000 over a three-month period ($1,000 per month) to purchase transit passes for employees through MTA’s FareShare employer transit benefits program.
The program is the latest commuter-focused initiative taken by Maryland DOT as part of a broader effort to ease traffic congestion and strengthen travel options across the region, particularly as the state works to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
“During a time when costs are top of mind, the expanded Ride Together program reduces expenses for commuters and employers in the Baltimore region while encouraging first-time transit users to try MTA’s extensive network of buses and trains,” said Samantha Biddle, acting Maryland DOT secretary, in a statement.
“Encouraging drivers to switch to transit helps commuters find convenient, affordable, and sustainable transportation while easing congestion across the region,” she said.
“Maryland is focused on delivering a reliable multimodal transportation network – providing access and connectivity for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and those using Maryland’s various transit options,” added Will Pines, administrator of the Maryland State Highway Administration.
“By encouraging people to utilize our highway, sidewalk and trail connections to access transit, we’re working together to ease congestion, preserve our infrastructure, benefit the environment and maximize economic opportunity,” he said.
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