By Sharif Hodges
Baltimore Watchdog Staff Writer
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced major updates on Wednesday for the Towson Circulator, a local transit service that will provide free transportation to Towson’s main attractions.
“Easy access to efficient, reliable transit is an essential element to building a better quality of life,” Olszewski said.
A new feasibility study by Sabra and Associates Inc. showed that ridership is estimated to be between 200,000 and 300,000 passengers per year. The Towson Circulator will operate between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. on weekdays, and 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. on weekends. No Sunday service will be available, officials said.
A Towson Circulator study team developed two primary routes that include the Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Goucher College, Sheppard Pratt Health Systems, St. Joseph Medical Center and Towson University, as well as retail destinations.
“We are proud to have jumpstarted this long-awaited program to better connect residents with where they live, work, study, and play,” said Olszewski.
Public meetings for community members to weigh in on the new transit service were scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10 and Thursday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., respectively.
Baltimore County has ordered 12 ADA accessible buses that are expected to arrive next year. A pilot program for the transit service should begin in fall 2021