Cleveland’s HealthLine Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Transit Choices would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) for the opportunity to join a group of transit advocates for an informative and engaging tour of Cleveland’s HealthLine Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.

Experiencing the HealthLine firsthand was valuable, allowing us to gain a deeper understanding of one of the nation’s leading Silver Standard Bus Rapid Transit systems. The trip provided significant insight into the system’s operations, the opportunity to hear directly from local leaders and practitioners about their experiences and lessons learned, and a closer look at best practices in planning, implementing, and operating BRT systems.

We were particularly interested in learning what has worked well in Cleveland, the challenges encountered along the way, and how those experiences and lessons may help inform continued planning and discussions surrounding the Baltimore Red Line.

The opportunity to participate allowed us to exchange ideas with fellow transit advocates and local practitioners, gaining perspectives we can bring back to the ongoing conversation about transit, connectivity, and mobility in Baltimore.

Thank you again to the MTA for making this valuable experience possible and for continuing to create opportunities for collaboration, learning, and meaningful dialogue about the future of public transit in Baltimore and throughout the region.

Please see the accompanying Baltimore Banner article for additional information and highlights from the trip.

Thank you.