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Thursday, June 13, 2024 Baltimore voters are advocating for balanced transportation spending, prioritizing connectivity and safe, accessible ways to walk and bike, according to a new poll shared by Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC) and the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance (CMTA). The findings show a clear preference for a more equitable distribution of funds across pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, public transit, and highways, moving away from the current budget that predominantly supports highways. People ride bicycles and walk on the Herring Run Trail, a multiuse trail that is part of the Baltimore Greenway Trails Network.

The poll data released by RTC and CMTA highlights Baltimore voters’ desire for balanced transportation spending, emphasizing connectivity and safe walking and biking in their communities. Photo by Side A Photography, courtesy of Rails to Trails Conservancy. When asked how they would allocate funds across transportation initiatives, respondents envisioned more than 17% of the budget for fixing and maintaining existing public transportation, and over 15% for expanding and building new public transportation.



Fixing and maintaining walking and biking facilities like trails and sidewalks received 14% of the budget, with an additional 13.7% earmarked for expanding and building new walking and biking facilities. Trails have emerged as a unifying topic with broad support.

Baltimore voters recognize the importance of prioritizing trail development,.

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