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You can discover seven thousand years of artwork right here at the Walters Art Museum. The wonderful art collection at the Walters Art Museum is open to the public and admission is free. The museum is located on Charles Street in the Mt. Vernon area and you can get there by taking CityLink Green, Silver, Pink, LocalLink 51, or 95. To hear the full interview, click on the link below. #ExploreBaltimore

The Baltimore Book Festival and Light City have combined forces to present a ten day, one-of-a-kind international event at the Inner Harbor, beginning November 1st thru the 10th. Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger met with Baltimore Office of Promotion and Arts Festival Manager Susan Fortkiewicz, who was happy to share her view of why the festival’s showcase of books, performances, food and the art of light will make this the place to be in November. For more about the festival, visit https://brilliantbaltimore.com. #ExploreBaltimore #BrilliantBaltimore (Photo Credit – BOPA)

Have you downloaded your CharmPass yet? If you haven’t yet, you just might after you hear this. Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger interviews MDOT MTA Director of Treasury Tom Randall about the success of CharmPass in the last year. With over 1.7 million fares purchased on the app, it’s one of the fastest growing mobile transit fare apps in the nation. Interested in downloading the app? Visit https://www.mta.maryland.gov/charmpass. #OneInAMillion #MDOTinnovates #MDOTmoves

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger met with Baltimore Running Festival Founder Lee Corrigan to talk about the upcoming race that will take place this Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM. With participants coming from all 50 States and 17 counties, this festival contributes a significant economic impact to the city. The Baltimore Running Festival will also bring numerous bus diversions to many routes throughout Baltimore City during the race. And in order to help riders get around the city, MDOT MTA’s TICC will be open this Saturday, October 19th from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm and the Mondawmin kiosk will be open from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. We encourage riders to plan accordingly for potential delays. For more information visit https://www.mta.maryland.gov/2019-running-festival. (Photo Credit - Baltimore Running Festival) #MDOTmoves

MDOT MTA celebrated the opening of the new Camden Station in the downtown Baltimore area earlier this month with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. MDOT Secretary Pete Rahn and MDOT MTA Administration Kevin Quinn spoke about the historical significance surrounding the station; it is the oldest continuously operating transportation terminal in the country. The newly completed, $7 million facility will provide an improved transit experience for MARC Train and Light RailLink riders. To hear the full interview on Maryland Transit Times with host Kent Berger, click on the link below. #MDOTScenes

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger interviewed Lee Sessions who recently celebrated his 50th anniversary with MDOT MTA. Working with the agency has given Lee the ability to provide for his family and also make a significant contribution to the community. He started his career in 1969 when the agency was called the Baltimore Transit Company. Let’s congratulate Lee for his dedication to his job and MDOT MTA passengers. To hear the full interview, click on the link below. #MDOTExperts

Maryland Transit Times Host Ken Berger sits down with Andy Cashman the General Manager of the 138th Maryland State Fair. During the interview, Andy talks about the history of the State Fair, what the best attractions are at the Fair, and also encourages Fair goers to get there by Light RailLink. #ExploreBaltimore

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger visited the Baltimore Museum of Art to speak with Senior Communication Director Anne Brown about their current exhibits as well as their screening of Solange Knowles’ new film “When I Get Home” at their Lexington Market BMA branch. The BMA is located next to the Johns Hopkins Homewood campus and is free to everyone looking to enjoy great works of art. To get to the museum you can take CityLink Silver and LocalLink 51 to Charles and Art Museum Dr. To learn more about their film screening and art exhibits, visit https://www.artbma.org.

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger visited the B&O Railroad Museum and had a chance to speak with Kris Hoellen, the executive director of the museum about their new WWI exhibit that tells the story of B&O railroaders who went overseas to run the trains that carried supplies and armament to the frontline. The First to Fight Railroaders in WWI exhibit will run until the end of August. The museum also has several other events and programs for students to participate in, such as First Responders Day on September 14th and Restore Baltimore a workforce development program that works with inner-city youth and is part of CCBC's youth tech program. To get to the museum on transit, take CityLink Navy, Orange and LocalLink #76 to the 900s block of West Pratt Street. #ExploreBaltimore

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger talks about the 2018 MDOT MTA Superstars winners in his latest podcast. Let’s congratulate the following winners: Bus Operator of the Year goes to Bruce Brown from Northwest Bus Division, Rail Operator of the Year is Mark Williams from Light Rail, the Administrator’s Award goes to both Heidi Tarleton from the Office of Finance and Steve Gladstone from the Office of Communications & Marketing. Last but not least, the Brake Shop team received the Maintenance Division of the Year award for the second year in a row. Job well done. #MDOTExperts

Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger met up with MDOT MTA Bus Operator Juarez Lee Shelton of Northwest Bus Division to talk about his passion for sharing historical point of interest insights with this passengers along his route. Juarez is not your typical bus operator for MDOT MTA, he has a background in history and loves to share these historical insights with his passengers. He is currently driving on the LocalLink 80 route and connects with his passengers through history.