LocalLink 82 (BaltimoreLink)
| Company type | Public transit bus line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Predecessor | Route 97 (Mondawmin Shuttle) |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Baltimore , United States |
Area served | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Owner | Maryland Transit Administration |
LocalLink 82, previously known as Route 97, is a bus line managed by the Maryland Transit Administration serving the city of Baltimore. Initially introduced as the Mondawmin Shuttle Bug or simply the Mondawmin Shuttle, it was among two neighborhood shuttle services launched by MTA during the 2000s. This route connects important destinations such as Baltimore City Community College, Coppin State University, and nearby neighborhoods.
Originally functioning as a shuttle with a winding path and offering a discounted fare of $1.00, it focused on providing localized transit options.[1]
History
Service for what is now LocalLink 82 commenced in 2002 under the designation Route 97.[2]
During the 2005 Greater Baltimore Bus Initiative, there was a plan to reduce the frequency to one bus every hour, but this was retracted following community objections, thereby preserving the existing timetable.[3]
In 2006, MTA explored rerouting to include service through Reservoir Hill as a substitute for part of Route 5 coverage; however, Route 5 maintained its original routing.
With the introduction of the 2017 BaltimoreLink network overhaul, Route 97 was transformed into a conventional two-way route and renamed LocalLink 82. This update removed its shuttle status along with the associated reduced fare.[4]
- ↑ Davar, Rustom. (2006-06-18) No car, no problem – South Florida. Sun-sentinel.com.
- ↑ Routes of Baltimore Transit – 1900 to Today. Btco.net.
- ↑ State unveils bus route changes less sweeping than prior proposal. latimes.com.
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