Our Bolton Hill neighborhood is unique in that it is adjacent to two important railroad tunnels, both built in the 1800’s, that have become major bottlenecks in the national rail network. Both tunnels are the subjects of major modernization programs that will transform and improve rail service in the Northeast and Midwestern United States.
Our Bolton Hill neighborhood is unique in that it is adjacent to two important railroad tunnels, both built in the mid-to-late 1800’s, that have now become major bottlenecks in our national rail network. Both tunnels are the subjects of major modernization programs that will transform and improve rail service in the Northeast and Midwestern United States.
Cars are expensive to own, costly to operate, maintain and insure, always in need of parking space and, generally, not good for the planet. Lately they seem to attract carjackers and thieves, as well. So, what’s the solution?
Last month, BHCA urged the city’s Department of Transportation to move forward on plans for a bike lane along Eutaw Place, but to take note of concerns of businesses and residents about the continuing need for car parking along the street.
BGE and the State of Maryland have partnered to allow the public to charge electric vehicles at State Center. Eight spaces are available with Level 2 (240V) chargers.
Eutaw Place neighbor Henri Daniels organized a meeting at Unity Hall last month to have members of the city Department of Transportation hear concerns about a bike lane that could be installed on Eutaw Place. Approximately 60 people attended the meeting.
The director of city’s office of services for the aging, Jim Macgill, met with the BHCA Older Residents Task Force last month and reviewed a surprising array of programs and services that the city or state make available to older residents.
The city’s Department of Transportation is planning bicycle lane “rapid enhancement” in and around Bolton Hill in the coming months, two city Department of Transportation planners told the BHCA April meeting.
State Center redevelopment is back in the news.
Are you breathlessly awaiting the long-overdue expansion and redevelopment of our shabby Penn Station? Now there is something you can do to try to move the massive project forward.
