Green Line (Baltimore)
| Company type | Planned transit line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Baltimore , United States |
Area served | Baltimore, Maryland region |
| Products | Mass transit service (planned) |
The Green Line represents a planned expansion of the mass transit system in the Baltimore, Maryland region. It remains in the conceptual phase without a confirmed timeline for construction.
Concept
In March 2002, the Baltimore Region Rail System Plan Advisory Committee, appointed by Transportation Secretary John D. Porcari, proposed new rail lines and extensions to enhance Baltimore’s regional transit network. The committee introduced a cohesive color-coded naming system for both existing and future routes, modeled after the Washington Metro. According to their recommendations, the current Baltimore Metro SubwayLink was assigned the Green Line designation and suggested for extension northeastward from its terminus at Johns Hopkins Hospital toward Morgan State University, Good Samaritan Hospital, and eventually reaching White Marsh in Baltimore County.
The Green Line extension was identified by city and state leaders as a priority project alongside the Red Line within the advisory committee’s comprehensive long-range plan. Initially, the “Green Line” label applied to the entire expanded Metro SubwayLink system; however, it now mainly refers to the proposed extension segment. Since the existing Metro SubwayLink is depicted in green on Baltimore’s Regional Transit Map, this term might ultimately encompass the full line.
Extension from Hopkins to Morgan State University
Currently, studies for the Green Line concentrate on a four-mile stretch between Johns Hopkins Hospital and Morgan State University. Although extending the current Metro SubwayLink with underground heavy rail appears logical, substantial expenses may hinder feasibility. Therefore, alternative options such as bus rapid transit and light rail are being considered for this corridor.
Proposed stations
Listed from north to south beginning at Johns Hopkins Hospital station:
| Station Name | Parking | Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Square | Template:Rint | MARC Penn Line |
| East North Avenue | no | |
| Coldstream | Template:Rint | |
| 33rd Street | Template:Rint | |
| Northwood | Template:Rint | |
| Morgan State University | Template:Rint | |
| Planned Extension to White Marsh | ||
| Hamilton | no | |
| Northern Parkway | no | |
| Overlea | no | |
| Fullerton | Template:Rint | |
| Perry Hall | Template:Rint | |
| White Marsh | Template:Rint | White Marsh Park & Ride |
| Martin State Airport | Template:Rint | MARC Penn Line |
Current status
Although a "locally preferred alternative" was anticipated to be selected in 2009, no announcement was made that year and no updates were provided by mid-2010. As of October 2010, planning for the Green Line project has been placed on indefinite hold with no funding designated for fiscal year 2011.
See also
- Red Line – a planned transit route intended to link Woodlawn with Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore.
- Yellow Line – a proposed rail service designed to connect Hunt Valley and Columbia Town Center.
- Charles Street Trolley – a suggested trolley line for northern Baltimore, advocated by an independent organization outside the MTA.