'It's imperative that this system runs as efficiently and reliably as possible, and this comprehensive review will help us achieve that goal. 'Our bus network is an integral part of a comprehensive and connected transit system, along with Metro Subway, Light Rail, MARC Train, and Commuter Bus,' said MTA Administrator & CEO Robert Smith.

While we are still in the early stages of this multi-year study, we are pleased this review has already generated several key improvements that we can start this summer.' 'This top-to-bottom review is crucial to our efforts to help us meet the O'Malley-Brown Administration's goal of doubling transit ridership by 2020 and to ensure that current and future bus service aligns with housing, job growth and development plans in Baltimore City and the surrounding region. 'The purpose of the Bus Network Improvement Project is to ensure that our bus customers can count on us to take them where they want to go - quickly, efficiently and reliably,' said Transportation Secretary James T. Work on the multi-year plan, known as the Bus Network Improvement Project (BNIP), began in summer 2013 with the goal of delivering meaningful and substantive improvements to MTA's Local Bus system that serves downtown Baltimore and the surrounding metropolitan region with 57 bus routes.

The improvements, which will start this August, are the first phase of a comprehensive plan to build a better bus system that will conveniently connect customers to where they want to go. Baltimore, MD (July 14, 2014) - Following a comprehensive review of Baltimore's Local Bus system, which included extensive outreach and input from riders and other stakeholders, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) today announced a series of improvements to better meet the needs of customers by enhancing bus service reliability, increasing efficiency, providing real-time notification and connecting customers to new job centers.

Mta real time bus