LocalLink 57 (BaltimoreLink)
| Company type | Bus service |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1940 |
| Headquarters | Baltimore , United States |
Area served | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Owner | Maryland Transit Administration |
LocalLink 57 is a bus service managed by the Maryland Transit Administration operating within Baltimore. It primarily serves the Belair-Edison neighborhood and holds the distinction of being Baltimore's longest-running shuttle-style bus line, with origins dating back to the 1940s. The route follows a loop beginning and ending at its layover point located at the intersection of Erdman Avenue and Belair Road, passing through areas such as Mannasota, Mayfield, and Herring Run Park. Originally designated as Route U from 1940 until 1948, the service was modified in 1992 to operate solely in a counterclockwise direction, aiming to cut expenses and streamline operations while maintaining a consistent 20-minute frequency throughout its hours of service.
In 1997, the route was altered to serve Bowley's Lane, facilitating a connection with Route 33. Weekend operations were revised in 2004 to extend coverage to Parkside and Erdman shopping centers, identified as the red route, which resulted in weekend intervals being reduced to every 40 minutes. On April 2, 2007, some trips were lengthened to reach Claremont Senior Home; this extension was discontinued by early 2010 due to redevelopment activities. That same year’s timetable revision expanded daily service access to additional shopping centers and extended the route to include the Moravia Park Drive apartment complex. Additionally, the layover location was relocated from Mayfield Avenue near Belair Road to Erdman Avenue close to Mannasota Avenue.
During the BaltimoreLink system redesign in 2017, what was formerly known as Route 50 was renamed Route 57.