Transit Hub Case Study: Penn Station By: Kathleen Cary Rose, Catherine Buhler and J. Luke Byrne

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1 Executive Summary Transit Hub Case Study: Penn Station By: Kathleen Cary Rose, Catherine Buhler and J. Luke Byrne The purpose of the Transit Hub Case Study is to identify and evaluate the four locations in Baltimore that are best suited for development into the first public Transit Hubs. Transit Hubs are terminals where several types of transportation connect, including pedestrian, bicycle, rail, metro, and automobile. This case study will envision how these hubs will function, with a focus on wayfinding, clean transportation, and better connections from mode to mode. The Baltimore Washington Electric Vehicle Initiative (BEVI) operates as an advocate for electric vehicles as well as clean, sustainable, and active transportation. Our primary focus is to facilitate discussion, education, economic development, public policy, and urban planning related to electric vehicles (EVs) in support of climate prosperity. Currently, Penn Station operates as Baltimore s midtown transportation hub. Through research we have identified needs and solutions to advance Penn Station as a major transportation hub for the city. Issues and Findings Penn Station is lacking strong connections to the various modes of transportation the city has to offer. Wayfinding via maps and signs are subpar. EV charging stations are located within Penn Station s pay to park garage, but signage indicating the station s location is inadequate. Bike culture is average at Penn Station. One bike lane passes by one of the two entrances to the station, and several bike racks are freely available to use. Solutions: Connections can be linked by offering a more frequent Light Rail shuttle, and by introducing a non stop express electric bus that takes commuters directly to the other three proposed transportation hubs. Improved and streamlined wayfinding can additionally strengthen these connections and efficiently assist travelers. Install a ground level EV charging spot to St. Paul Street. Add directional signage to plainly guide EV drivers to current and new charging spots. Bike culture can be enhanced by adding bike lanes, bike route wayfinding, bikeshare, and by initiating electric assist bicycles.

2 Station Assets Penn Station is located in the midtown area of Baltimore at 1515 N. Charles Street, within the Station North Arts and Entertainment District. Traffic enters and exits from St. Paul and Charles Street, which have convenient access to Interstate 83 North. Penn Station already acts as a hub for many modes of transit. The Marc train, Amtrak train, and MTA light rail system all connect to Penn Station s tracks, while MTA buses, the Charm City Circulator, University of Baltimore and Johns Hopkins shuttles pick up and drop off on St. Paul Street and Charles Street. Penn Station, being the most sophisticated and updated transportation hub in the city, offers many features. Key Amenities: Food: Dunkin Donuts, Java Moon Cafe News: Faber Newsstand and Gift Shop Utilities: Wi Fi, ATM, Quik Trak kiosk, train departure/arrival board, website Assistance: Amtrak Police Department, Amtrak information desk, ticket office Wheelchair Accessible: Restrooms, elevators to Marc and Amtrak tracks and parking garage, parking spots Seating: Enclosed waiting area with seating, outdoor benches and umbrellas Bike: Covered hanging bike racks, covered standing bike racks Parking: 525 parking spot garage with 2 electric vehicle charging spots Drop off/pick up: Taxi stand, kiss and ride roundabout Public Art: Jonathan Borofsky "Male/Female", 2004 Nearby resources: Off site parking, gas stations, theaters, bars, restaurants, and coffee shops are all located within 0.25 mile radius. Walkable attractions include: University of Baltimore Maryland Institute College of Art Lyric Opera House Meyerhoff Symphony Hall Walters Art Museum The Charles Theater Station Challenges Lack of Amenities: Utilities: No electrical outlets, Quik Trak kiosks are periodically down Assistance: Usually only 1 2 ticket agents at ticket office causing long lines Seating: Cooperative seating (benches only)

3 Bike: Crowded bike racks, no bikeshare, shared lane bike path on southbound St. Paul Street, no bike lane on northbound Charles Street Parking: Only 2 EV charging spots, parking can cost up to $22/day Wayfinding: Inconsistent unclear signage, limited number of maps, lacking transit connection signage Pedestrian: Would be unsafe to walk to the station at night, no cross walk on St. Paul Street to station Discussion Transit Connections: Penn Station is a large hub for non local commuters that ride Amtrak or MARC trains. Although there is a large volume of riders that come from all over the Northeastern Corridor, connections to local transit systems are weak. The only transit connection to Baltimore s Light Rail system, 0.3 miles away, is infrequent. The light rail shuttle only runs every 30 minutes to the main Light Rail line. The nearest Metro station, 0.7 miles away, and has no public transit connection to Penn Station. EV Charging Stations: Penn station currently has two EV charging stations in its pay to park garage, there is no street level EV charging. There is only one level 2 charger shared between the two parking spots, with a charge limit of 10 hours. The parking garage entrance does not indicate there is a charging station within the garage. There are no signs to guide drivers to the charging station. Charging is currently free, but the garage costs up to $22/day. Bike Routes, Transit Connection Maps and Signage: Penn Station lacks clear wayfinding to describe connections to other nearby forms of transportation: MTA buses, Charm City Circulator, University of Maryland shuttle, Johns Hopkins shuttle, MTA Light Rail, and the Metro. The bus stops for MTA buses, Charm City Circulator, and universities shuttles are located on either side of Penn Station, on Charles and St. Paul Street without clearly specifying which bus routes stop at which stop as you leave the station. There are no clear transit connections or wayfinding to the nearest Metro station, 0.7 miles away, the State Center. The distance between the State Center Metro Station and the Light Rail is 0.2 miles, yet there is no clear wayfinding to connect riders between the two. Bike Challenges:

4 Penn Station s bicycle culture is in need of improvement and further advancement. Bikeshare does not currently exist in Baltimore. In Spring of 2016, bikeshare is scheduled to arrive to the city, with Penn Station as an expected bikeshare station. Bike parking is near capacity. The hanging and standing bike racks can hold up to a total of 60 bikes bikes. There is only one bike lane that connects directly to Penn Station. This bike lane is shared with cars on fast and frequently used southbound St. Paul Street, one of two streets that enter and exit the station. Recommendations By using existing resources and adding to the current framework, Penn Station can improve transit connections, enhance EV readiness, and create a safer infrastructure for clean, active transportation thus making Baltimore more adeptly connected. Penn Station serves as a port for visitors to Baltimore. Improved connections would only cause a positive impact on tourism in the city. Transit Connections: A preferred express electric bus, acting as a non stop shuttle that connects Penn Station to the other three proposed Transportation Hubs: Mondawmin Station, Johns Hopkins Station, and Owings Mills Station. More frequent trains on the Penn Camden Light Rail line, leaving/arriving every 10 minutes compared to the current 30 minutes cycle. Along with efficiently connecting more riders to the Light Rail line, a more frequent occurrence would encourage riders to connect to the Metro s State Center Station. By taking the Light Rail from Penn Station to the Cultural Center stop, State Center Station is only a 0.2 miles walk. EV Charging Stations: Install 1 2 EV charging stations ground level on St. Paul Street. ZipCar leases two parking spots in this location, one of which could be donated to the city. Bike Routes, Transit Connection Maps and Signage: Improve wayfinding by creating a well marked pedestrian/bike path for the 0.2 miles between the State Center Metro to the Cultural Center Light Rail stop. The path can be indicated by paint, brick, or dashed line. Planted medians would also be a protective solution for bike riders, while functioning as a visual symbol for pedestrians. Improve maps by providing up to date electronic maps of all of MTA s modes of transportation. Simplified versions of each transit mode should be located next to larger electronic map for clarification. Replace current signage with streamlined signs to make clear the various connections to the Light Rail, Metro, buses and bike paths. Extend these signs to Penn Station s

5 nearest Light Rail and Metro station to create a stronger connection between the three stations. Design protected bike lanes that run up Charles Street and down St. Paul Street. Create maps that display the safest route to bike and walk to the station from surrounding areas of interest. Bikeshare and E Bikes: Make bikeshare prominent by installing docks on the eastern side of Penn Station, directly to the right of the entrance. Last mile connections are lacking from Penn Station and bikeshare would allow more people to ride transit. Ensure that bikeshare docks are also located at the State Center Metro and Cultural Center Light Rail Stop to create a stronger connection between the three stations. Add Electric Assist Vehicles to the bikeshare fleet. Electric Assist Vehicles can be a provided option to those who do not feel confident riding a bicycle in the city, or for those who are not physically able to ride a normal bike. E Bikes also help solve a common problem of bikeshare fleets being disproportionately ridden downhill, and needing redistribution. If riders could easily ride bikes uphill with an added assist, there would be less need for redistribution. Promote Electric Assist Vehicles by providing a battery kiosk bank to easily switch out pre charged batteries. Conclusions With these recommendations the goal is to improve the efficiency and availability of connections from Penn Station to other nearby hubs and to support clean transportation throughout Baltimore City. Developing this hub offers a path for tourism to expand, leading to economic growth outside of the Downtown/Inner Harbor area. Furthermore, Penn Station is in the center of the city and can serve as a link other regions in Baltimore. References MTA: station information %20Sta.htm Penn Station: BAL

6 Penn Station Google Maps: ,17z/d ata=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c aa3af:0x6fb7ba2c722eb72a Appendices Penn Station Covered Bike Racks

7 Potential Space for Bikeshare Docking Elf Electric Assist Bike at Penn Station

8 Executive Summary Transit Hub Case Study: Owings Mills Metro Station By: Kathleen Cary Rose, J. Luke Byrne and Catherine Buhler The purpose of the Transit Hub Case Study is to identify and evaluate the four locations in Baltimore that are best suited for development into the first public Transit Hubs. Transit Hubs are terminals where several types of transportation connect, including pedestrian, bicycle, rail, metro, and automobile. This case study will envision how these hubs will function, with a focus on wayfinding, clean transportation, and better connections from mode to mode. The Baltimore Washington Electric Vehicle Initiative (BEVI) operates as an advocate for electric vehicles as well as clean, sustainable, and active transportation. Our primary focus is to facilitate discussion, education, economic development, public policy, and urban planning related to electric vehicles (EVs) in support of climate prosperity. Owings Mills Metro Station is the north endpoint station for the Baltimore Metro Subway. Through research we have identified needs and solutions to advance Owings Mills Metro Station as a major transportation hub for the city. Issues and Findings Owings Mill Metro Station lacks transit choices Maps and signs are insufficient. The parking lots do not offer EV charging stations. There are few options for last mile connections. It is difficult for cyclist and pedestrians to safely reach the station. Solutions: Introduce a non stop express electric bus that takes commuters from the station directly to Penn Station. Install EV charging station to MTA parking lot, or partner with David S. Brown Enterprises, LTD. to add EV charging stations to their garage. Improved signs and maps can strengthen connections and efficiently assist travelers. Cyclist and pedestrian culture can be encouraged by adding bike lanes, safe route wayfinding, bikeshare, and by initiating electric assist bicycles. Station Assets

9 Owings Mills Metro Station is located in Owings Mills, a suburb of Baltimore, off of Maryland Interstate 795. Traffic enters and exits from Painters Mill Road, with direct access to 795 North. The station mainly serves Metro riders and has connections to two MTA bus routes, 56 and 59. Key Amenities: Utilities: Touch and Go Ticket Center kiosk, emergency call box, ATM, up and down escalator Assistance: Metro information desk Wayfinding: Bus route pamphlet wall Wheelchair Accessible: Elevators to Metro platform, parking spots Seating: Enclosed seating on platform, 6 benches outside of station Bike: 5 bike lockers Parking: Over 800 free MTA parking spaces, and access to free covered parking from Owings Mills Metro Center (owned by David S. Brown Enterprises, LTD. ) Drop off/pick up: Taxi stand, kiss and ride roundabout Public Art: Mary Ann Mears Streamings, 1987 Nearby resources: Theaters, bars, restaurants, and coffee shops are all located within 0.25 mile radius. Walkable attractions include: Owings Mills Mall AMC Theater Owings Mills 17 Owings Mills Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library CCBC Owings Mills Extension Center Metro Centre at Owings Mills Station Challenges Lack of Amenities: Food: No food options News: Vacant newsstand Utilities: No Wi Fi, no electrical outlets Wayfinding: Inconsistent unclear signage Assistance: Vacant police stand Bike: Lack of bike racks, no bikeshare, signs for no parking for bikes, no dedicated bike lanes near station Parking: No EV charging station Pedestrian : Must walk through a parking garage to get to station from Metro Centre

10 Discussion Transit Connections: Owings Mills Metro Station is the first stop along the 14 stop Metro line. Metro riders commute to the station primarily by car or bus. The station s only bus transit connections are two bus routes, 56 and 59. Owings Mills closest connection to the Light Rail is Lutherville Light Rail Station, 12.6 mile drive. Neither bus 56 or 59 connect to the Light Rail. EV Charging: Owings Mills Metro Station has no EV charging stations. Parking is ample and free but no parking spot is dedicated to EV charging. Wayfinding: Owings Mills lacks clear signage and maps. The station has a North exit that leads to the main MTA parking lot and bus stands, but the signs do not clearly guide commuters to the bus. There is a map that shows where you are on the Metro line, but it only shows the relation to the surrounding area. It does not show where the Metro line continues. Bike and Pedestrian: Owings Mills Metro Station s pedestrian and bicycle culture is in need of improvement and further advancement. The lack of sidewalks and bike lanes in the surrounding area make the station unconducive for bicyclist and pedestrians. There is no sidewalk North of Painters Mill Road, the main road connected to the station. There are no designated bike lanes or paths that lead to the station. Bike parking is insufficient and limited to the 5 bike lockers, which cost a monthly fee for their use. Bikeshare does not exist in Owings Mills. Recommendations By using existing resources and adding to the current framework, Owings Mills can improve transit connections, enhance EV readiness, and create a safer infrastructure for clean, active transportation thus making Baltimore more adeptly connected. Improved connections would influence more people to use public transit in Owings Mills. Transit Connections:

11 A preferred express electric bus, acting as a non stop shuttle that connects Owings Mills to one other proposed Transportation Hub, Penn Station. EV Charging Stations: Install 1 2 EV charging stations to MTA parking lot, or partner with David S. Brown Enterprises, LTD. to add EV charging stations to their garage. Wayfinding: Take down irrelevant and unnecessary signs and maps. Create signs that clearly direct passengers to the bus. Create maps that display the safest route to bike and walk to the station. Improve maps by providing up to date electronic maps of all of MTA s modes of transportation. Simplified versions of each transit mode should be located next to larger electronic map for clarification. Bike and Pedestrian Routes: Design protected bike lanes on Painters Mill Road that extend to neighborhoods and areas of interest throughout Owings Mills. Bikeshare and E Bikes: Install bike racks to the left of the station s North entrance. Install bikeshare to the right of the station s North entrance. Last mile connections are lacking from Owings Mills. Bikeshare would help would allow more people to ride transit. Add Electric Assist Vehicles to the bikeshare fleet. Electric Assist Vehicles can be a provided option to those who do not feel confident riding a bicycle on the street, or for those who are not physically able to ride a normal bike. Design a program that lets riders take bikes and E bikes from Owings Mills Metro Station s bikeshare home for the night. This will help support biking as a last mile commuting option. Promote Electric Assist Vehicles by providing a battery kiosk bank to easily switch out pre charged batteries. Conclusions With these recommendations the goal is to improve the efficiency and availability of connections from Owings Mills Metro station to other nearby hubs, to create a safe way to bike and walk to the station, and to support clean transportation throughout Greater Baltimore. Developing this station into a Transit Hub will persuade Owings Mills residents to use public transportation as a way to commute into Baltimore City, and encourage Baltimore City residents to ride the Metro into Owings Mills, ultimately promoting the city and leading to economic growth.

12 References MTA: subway Owings Mills Metro Station Google Maps: ,1 515m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c8179fd370725d:0x4c25d4e3a46171d!5m1!1e3 Appendice Baltimore Metro Subway Map

13 North Entrance Bus Route Pamphlets

14 No Parking Sign for Bikes Enclosed Seating at Metro Platform

15 You Are Here Sign Empty Police Stand

16 Vacant News Stand

17 Executive Summary Transit Hub Case Study: Mondawmin Station By: Catherine Buhler, Kathleen Cary Rose and J. Luke Byrne The purpose of the Transit Hub Case Study is to identify and evaluate the four locations in Baltimore that are best suited for development into the first public Transit Hubs. Transit Hubs are terminals where several types of transportation connect, including pedestrian, bicycle, rail, metro, and automobile. This case study will envision how these hubs will function, with a focus on wayfinding, clean transportation, and better connections from mode to mode. The Baltimore Washington Electric Vehicle Initiative (BEVI) operates as an advocate for electric vehicles as well as clean, sustainable, and active transportation. Our primary focus is to facilitate discussion, education, economic development, public policy, and urban planning related to electric vehicles (EVs) in support of climate prosperity. Mondawmin station is a well traveled Metro and bus station in Baltimore City, adjacent are many schools, a shopping mall and Druid Hill Park. Through research we have identified needs and solutions to advance Mondawmin as a major transportation hub for the city. Issues and Findings: The roads surrounding Mondawmin Station and Mall do not provide sufficient wayfinding and safe connections to the surrounding schools, park, and neighborhood for pedestrian and bicycle traffic Bus connections are clearly displayed, but the station lacks real time schedules, maps and wayfinding for riders that are unfamiliar with Baltimore and it s metro and bus systems Mondawmin Station and Mall each have large parking lots, yet no EV charging There are bike lockers that can be rented on an annual basis, but no free bike parking Solutions: Safe street crossing from the Station and the Mall to nearby schools can be improved by enforcing lower street speeds, and timed traffic lights with pedestrian crossings in front of all school entrances Improved and streamlined maps and wayfinding and real time schedules, to help riders connect to other modes of transit as well as walking paths to the schools and park Install visible EV chargers in the MTA parking lot between the Metro Station and the Mall Bike culture can safety can be improved with traffic lights, wayfinding to bike paths, and visible bike parking

18 Station Assets Mondawmin Station is located in the NorthWest end of Baltimore at 2307 Liberty Heights Avenue, within Mondawmin neighborhood. Many commuters are funneled through the station s surrounding streets Liberty Heights Avenue (26), Reisterstown Road (140), Swann Drive (129) and Gwynn Falls Parkway everyday. Mondawmin Station is on 10 different bus routes ( 1, 5, 7, 16, 21, 22, 51, 52, 54, 97) that reach far throughout the city, and the Metro line which connects Owings Mills to Johns Hopkins Medical Center, with 12 stops in between. Key Amenities: Utilities: Touch and Go Ticket Center kiosks, routes and schedules board with free pamphlets, emergency call center Assistance: MTA information/police with MTA employees available Wheelchair Accessible: parking, curb ramps to bus stops, elevator to Metro Seating: covered bus stops, limited cooperative benches by Metro tracks Bike: bike lockers available to rent on an annual basis ($70, and a refundable $25 deposit) Parking: 175 free parking spaces (MTA parking lot) Drop off/pick up: roundabout for pick ups and drop offs, and bus traffic (entrance on Liberty Heights Ave. and exit on Reisterstown Road) Public Art: Photographic montage by R. Thomas Gregory Nearby Resources: Mondawmin has many nearby resources that support its residents, and visitors. Within the neighborhood there are many schools, churches, delis and take out restaurants as well as the Mondawmin Mall, and nearby Druid Hill Park. Mondawmin Mall (over 100 vendors) Shoppers (only full service grocery store for Mondawmin and other nearby grocery store) Target Dunkin Donuts Druid Hill Park The Maryland Zoo Botanical Garden disc golf course public pool tennis and basketball courts recreational trails Schools William S. Baer School Gwynn Falls Elementary Frederick Douglas High School Baltimore City Community College

19 Coppin State University Station Challenges Lack of Amenities: Food: No food options News: Vacant Newsstand Utilities: poorly lit, vacant newsstand, no WiFi, no electrical outlets, no realtime tracking available at station for buses or metro Assistance: there are generally MTA employees available underground in the metro station, but not at ground level for assistance with buses Seating: very little seating, only cooperative benches Bike: no bike racks, only bike lockers which cost money and must be rented in advance on an annual basis, fast traffic on surrounding streets, and no bike paths do not support cyclists coming to/from the station Parking: no EV charging spaces Wayfinding: limited number of maps, lacking signage to connect pedestrians and cyclists to safe paths Pedestrian: especially unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists to cross streets at night to reach the station Discussion Transit Connections: Mondawmin is a hub for local commuters, students and shoppers using the buses or Metro, and one of the highest traffic stations within Baltimore City. The Metro runs every 8 15 minutes, while buses are far less frequent, most weekday Mondawmin bus routes run about every minutes, weekend runs about every minutes The MTA station lot (175 spaces), and the mall lot offer ample free parking, encouraging riders to leave their cars at the station and connect to transit There is no bike parking or bike lanes to help cyclists safely get to and from the station or be able to store their bikes securely EV Charging Stations: Mondawmin Station currently has 175 free parking spaces, in addition the mall has a large free parking lot, yet there is no EV charging. MTA has charging stations at select transit stations, no stops on the Metro line have EV charging The nearest EV charging options are 2 miles away There is no wayfinding to direct EV drivers to charging stations in the area

20 Bike Routes, Transit Connection Maps and Signage: Mondawmin Station lacks clear wayfinding to describe connections to biking and pedestrian routes to nearby destinations. There is no real time tracking for the buses or metro at the station, this is needed in particular for the buses as routes don t run more often than 15 minutes and there are often delays (MTA does have an app for smartphones and a number to call for real time info, but this is assumes too much about riders), real time tracking should be readily available to all riders Mondawmin Station is 0.3 miles from the nearest entrance to Druid Hill Park but there is no clear wayfinding for pedestrian, cyclist, or auto traffic to get there Bike Challenges: Mondawmin Station s bicycle culture is in need of improvement and further advancement. The roads surrounding Mondawmin Station have fast traffic and are not suitable for biking Bikeshare does not currently exist in Baltimore. In Spring of 2016, bikeshare is scheduled to arrive to the city, Mondawmin is not an expected bikeshare station despite Mondawmin being a high traffic bus and metro station Recommendations By using existing resources and adding to the current framework, Mondawmin can improve transit connections, enhance EV readiness, and create a safer infrastructure for clean, active transportation thus making Baltimore more adeptly connected. Mondawmin serves is a high traffic station for commuters, students and shoppers. Improved connections could promote Mondawmin into a hub that better serves its commuters while connecting visitors and residents to the many resources at Mondawmin Mall, Druid Hill Park, and the surrounding neighborhoods. Transit Connections: A Druid Hill shuttle that runs in conjunction with metro arrivals, from the Mondawmin Station to the Botanical Gardens, the Maryland Zoo, the public pool, and the disc golf course An express bus to Penn Station Bus, Metro, or bikeshare vouchers for customers that use WIC or food stamps at Shoppers

21 EV Charging Stations: Install 1 2 EV charging stations in MTA parking lot or in the Mondawmin Mall parking lot by inviting the General Growth Properties (Mall owners) to join EV Everywhere workplace charging challenge Install 1 2 EV charging stations at Druid Hill Park in the Maryland Zoo parking lot Bike Routes, Transit Connection Maps and Signage: Install smart LED lit crosswalks at: Entrance to Frederick Douglas High School on Gwynn Falls Parkway (and a traffic light) Liberty Heights Avenue and Reisterstown Road intersection in front of Mondawmin Station Liberty Heights Avenue and Swann Drive intersection/entrance to Druid Hill Park Make real time tracking available at the station for the Metro and all bus routes (this will relieve riders during delays, and make their commutes more efficient) Create maps that display the safest route to bike and walk to the station from surrounding areas of interest. Install street wayfinding that guide automobiles, cyclists, and pedestrians to surrounding areas of interest Design protected bike lanes, separated from pedestrian traffic on Liberty Heights Avenue and Gwynn Falls Parkway Bikeshare and E Bikes: Make bikeshare prominent by installing docks centrally in the station, replace unused bike lockers with space for bikeshare docks (right next to the station police booth). Last mile connections are lacking from Mondawmin Station and bikeshare would allow more people to ride transit. Install bike racks with covered awnings on the other side of the Metro tower from the current bike lockers Ensure that bikeshare docks are also located at nearby colleges, Baltimore City Community College and Coppin State University as well as sites within Druid Hill Park such as the Maryland Zoo and Botanical Gardens Add Electric Assist Vehicles to the bikeshare fleet. Electric Assist Vehicles can be a provided option to those who do not feel confident riding a bicycle in the city, or for those who are not physically able to ride a normal bike. E Bikes also help solve a common problem of bikeshare fleets being disproportionately ridden downhill, and needing redistribution. E bikes could be particularly useful in the hilly Mondawmin area; if riders could easily ride bikes uphill with an added assist, there would be less need for redistribution. Promote Electric Assist Vehicles by providing a battery kiosk bank to easily switch out pre charged batteries.

22 Conclusion With these recommendations the goal is to improve the efficiency and availability of connections from Mondawmin Station to other nearby hubs and to support clean transportation throughout Baltimore City. Developing this hub will benefit local commuters and it offers a path for tourism to expand, leading to economic growth outside of the Downtown/Inner Harbor area. Furthermore, Mondawmin Station can become a hub that efficiently connects transit riders to some of Baltimore s best amenities. References MTA: subway 10.JPG 14.pdf Smart Crosswalk design: Mondawmin Station Google Maps: , ,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c81b30a9f6ba01:0x5effdfc1 b8ff45dd

23 Appendices Baltimore Metro Subway Map

24 Bus Route Pamphlets in Metro Station Metro Ticket Kiosks in Metro Station

25 Ticketed Entrance to Metro Platform Vacant Newsstand Potential Screen to Display Real Time Metro Tracking

26 Directions to Buses at Exit of Metro Station Bus Route Wayfinding

27 Area Maps at Bus Station Mondawmin Station Customer Information and Police Booth

28 Bus Station Above Metro Station Bus Station (view from MTA lot)

29 Bike Lockers Adjacent to Police Booth Bike Lockers

30 Crossing from Mondawmin Mall to Frederick Douglas High School on Gwynn Falls Pkwy.