Light Rail Updates

• Light Rail is experiencing a major service disruption south of North Linthicum Station. Customers traveling south of North Linthicum Station must transfer to shuttle service to Cromwell and BWI Station. - Light Rail is experiencing a major service disruption south of North Linthicum Station. Customers traveling south of North Linthicum Station must transfer to shuttle service to Cromwell and BWI Station.

MARC Updates

• Wash Metro renovating escalator at Gallery Pl--allow extra time for commute, www.mtamaryland.com - Attention MARC passengers that transfer from the Yellow or Green lines to the Red Line on the Washington Metro--
  
  One of two escalators between the Yellow/Green line platform and the Red Line towards Glenmont (and Union Station) platform is out of service for renovation. Only one escalator is available and it is turned off to act as a set of stairs. You may consider using the other bank of escalators further down on the Green/Yellow platform.
  
  Either way, please allow extra time to transfer from Green/Yellow Line to the Red Line to get to Union Station in time to board your MARC train.
  
  WMATA estimates completion of this project in mid-February.
• Go to www.wmata.com for updates on Washington Metrorail status for Tues Feb 9 - Washington Metrorail Update for MARC passengers--
  
  Washington Metrorail will operate a very limited schedule on Tuesday, February 9. Metrorail will operate at 30-35 minute intervals on all in-service lines.
  
  There will be NO WASHINGTON METRORAIL SERVICE at Silver Spring and Rockville stations.
  
  There will be Washington Metrorail service at Union Station, New Carrollton, Greenbelt.
  
  Washington Metrorail has advised its passengers that service at above-ground stations will be suspended shortly after the next storm begins due to existing snow accumulation on the tracks.
  
  Please monitor www.wmata.com for updates to Washington Metrorail service.
  
  Again, MARC will operate an S schedule on all three lines tomorrow.
• MARC WILL operate S schedule on all three lines tomorrow. www.mta.maryland.gov for more info - MARC Commuters--
  
  To repeat our previous message, MARC will operate an "S" schedule on the Penn, Camden, and Brunswick Lines tomorrow. Only trains with an "S" under the train numbers in the timetable will operate. In addition, some express trains will make additional stops as designated by an "S" where the train times are listed.
  
  As information, Washington Metrorail has yet to make a decision about above-ground Metrorail service tomorrow. Please visit www.wmata.com to check the status of Metrorail in the morning.
  
  Thank you for riding MARC Train Service.
• Due to a crew shortage, train 848 is canceled this evening. Trains 846, 852, and 856 will operate. - Camden Line Riders: Due to a crew shortage, train 848 is canceled this evening. Trains 846, 852, and 856 will operate as scheduled.
• New boarding plan at Union Sta & passengers must stay inside until train posted www.mtamaryland.com - A message to MARC Passengers that travel from Washington Union Station--
  
  Amtrak and MARC management have been working over the past several weeks to improve passenger flow at Union Station. After careful consideration and examination of many alternatives, the following procedures are now in effect for boarding MARC trains during the afternoon rush hour at Union Station:
  
  Camden and Brunswick Line trains will board through Gate A.
  
  Penn Line trains will board through Gate B and/or C.
  
  In both cases, these boarding gates will be the standard procedure, unless otherwise noted on the station train status monitors and the MARC Train information display board. Passengers are encouraged to check the board/monitors each day not only for their numeric track assignment but their lettered boarding gate; they will be required to board their train through the assigned gate.
  
  We understand that these new procedures may add a minute or two in the process of boarding your train and appreciate your understanding. A more long-term effort to study and recommend ways to re-configure Union Station to better reflect Amtrak and MARC’s needs in the 21st century is underway.
  
  In addition to the boarding gate changes, the following measures will be implemented to ensure passenger safety and security. Passengers will no longer be permitted to wait for trains before they are posted for boarding in the area outside of Gates A, B, and C or out on the platforms. Passengers may only proceed to their train when the train is posted for boarding on the station train status monitors and/or announced by an Amtrak employee. MARC passengers found waiting in either of these areas will be directed to return to the station by Amtrak station staff, Amtrak or CSX conductors, and MARC staff. Amtrak Police will be assisting in this effort as well. Again, these changes will ensure passenger safety and security at Union Station and allow Amtrak and MARC staff to better manage crowd control in the event of a service disruption.
  
  Thank you for riding MARC Train Service.

Baltimore Metro Updates

MTA Commuter Bus Updates

• Town Hall meetings concerning Route 991, Feb. 17 and 18. Visit www.mta.maryland.gov for more info. - Attention Commuter Bus Route 991 Riders:
  
  MTA staff invites you to attend the Town Hall Meetings listed below. Commuter Bus managers will be available to discuss all service issues and to accept your feedback regarding Route No. 991, including:
  
  • Potential service enhancements, and
  • The proposed new stop at the Myersville Park & Ride.
  
  Frederick
  Wednesday, February 17, 2010
  Winchester Hall
  First Floor Hearing Room
  12 East Church Street
  Frederick, Maryland 21701
  6:00pm - 9:00pm
  
  Hagerstown
  Thursday, February 18, 2010
  Motor Vehicle Administration
  18306 Col. Henry K. Douglas Drive
  Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
  6:00pm - 9:00pm
  
  Meetings will be rescheduled if the respective county's schools (Frederick or Washington Counties) close or if evening activities are cancelled due to inclement weather.
  
  All locations are accessible for people with disabilities. Anyone who requires special assistance or additional accommodations, or who requires printed material in an alternate format should contact MTA Office of Customer Service one week in advance to make necessary arrangements at 410-767-3999 or TTY 410-539-3497.
  
  For more information please visit www.mta.maryland.gov or contact Mr. Glenn Saffran at 410-454-7255 or by email at commuterbus@mta.maryland.gov.
  
  Thank you for riding MTA Commuter Bus.
  
• Amended Commuter Bus schedule for some routes Tues. Feb.9. Visit www.mta.maryland.gov for more info. - Attention All Commuter Bus Riders
  
  Schedule for Tuesday, February 9, 2010:
  
  Routes 410, 411, and 420 will operate REGULAR service. Midday trip ‘A’ on Route 420 will also run.
  
  Routes 310, 320, 915, 929, and 995 are all CANCELED for Tuesday. Park & Ride lots have not been cleared.
  
  All other Commuter Bus routes will operate on the “S” or "L/S" schedule. Only Trips with an “S” or “L/S” above the trip number will operate.
  
  *Route 991 riders-please check WMATA’s website www.wmata.com for information regarding service and the impact it may have on your commute.
  
  Decisions regarding Wednesday's service will be made Tuesday afternoon.
  
  Thank you for riding MTA Commuter Bus.
  

DC Metrorail

• No Line - Disruption at Franconia-Springfield. Today Feb. 9th Blue line service, trains will operate btwn Franconia-Springfield to Stadium-Armory. Trains operating every 20 minutes.
• No Line - Disruption at Glenmont. Today February 9th Red line full service, trains will operate btwn Shady Grove to Glenmont. Trains operating every 20 minutes.
• No Line - Disruption at Greenbelt. Today February 9th Green line full service, trains will operate btwn Greenbelt to Branch Avenue. Trains operating every 20 minutes.
• No Line - Disruption at Huntington. Today February 9th Yellow line full service, trains will operate btwn Ft. Totten to Huntington. Trains operating every 20 minutes.
• No Line - Disruption at New Carrollton. Today February 9th Orange line full service, trains will operate btwn New Carrollton to Vienna/Fairfax. Trains operating every 20 minutes.
• No Line - Disruption system-wide. Today February 9th Metrorail will open at 5 am.

Metrobus

Traffic.com

#baltraffic

• Here's the reason for that backup on SB I-83. RT @ChelseaGrose: @SpamSpam Its a pepsi truck "jack hammered" before exit 6. #baltraffic
• RT @spamspam: I don't know the reason, but SB I-83 is a parking lot from 28th St all the way back to the beltway. Avoid it at all costs. #baltraffic
• I don't know the reason, but SB I-83 is a parking lot from 28th St all the way back to the beltway. Avoid it at all costs. #baltraffic
• RT @petrnotail: RT @AvenueAntiques Coming to The Avenue? Many shopowners local & open but no parking so pls WALK or SKI! #baltraffic #mdsnow #snowtoriousBIG
• RT @AvenueAntiques Coming to The Avenue? Many shopowners local & open but no parking so pls WALK or SKI! #baltraffic #mdsnow #snowtoriousBIG
• Coming to The Avenue? Many shopowners local & open but no parking so pls WALK or SKI! #baltraffic #mdsnow
• Pedestrians in road, PLS YIELD to vehicles. They're bigger & have less control, esp uphill; stop=stuck. #baltraffic #mdsnow
• GOVT CLOSED; yr ofc SB 2; even main rds NOT FULLY CLR. Most rds NOT 2 WAY yet. Downhill PLS YIELD 2 uphill! #baltraffic #mdsnow
• Getting Snowplowman to work; saw far too many NON-ESSENTIAL workers in suits and sedans stressing streets.#baltraffic #mdsnow
• RT @MDSHA: SHA TRAFFIC ALERT - SOUTHBOUND I-95 IS CLOSED IN HOWARD COUNTY; USE I-695 OR I-195 TO MD 295 #MDSNOW #baltraffic
• Global warming anyone? #baltraffic #mdsnow
• Biggest issue of plows is where to put snow; & w/12+ more on its way, some piles may be with us until July. #baltraffic #mdsnow
• Yesterday=even main streets not plowed; today=1-2 lanes on main, some side streets; many blocks calling in private svc #baltraffic #mdsnow
• [Yest CS closed/tree dwn] RT @samtaters @SpamSpam @BaltimorePolice I-83/S CLOSED @ COLDSPG LN-3 ACCIDENTS; TRAFFIC->COLDSPG LN #baltraffic
• RT @Juliemore: South Baltimore RT @sevensixfive Light St in South Baltimore is plowed, but there's basically only 1 lane #baltraffic #mdsnow

Getting There

• MTA sets Tuesday service plan
• BWI opens second runway; traffic resuming
• No fatalities reported on MD roads this weekend
• Inner Loop closing canceled
• How do you tell if you're driving well in snow?
• BWI flights resume with flight from London
• Transit services coming up slowly (updated)
• Drivers getting back to normal -- too fast (updated)
• A lonely few passengers haunt BWI (updated)
• Wrapping up the storm news
• SHA shuts down stretch of I-95 to clear it
• Elkridge takes the prize
• Trucker calls I-95 jam his worst ever
• You think Saturday was bad? Just you wait
• Interstate 95 logjam broken