WALDORF, Md. — A rapid transit project is in the works for the region, and Charles County residents have the chance to help shape what it looks like. The Southern Maryland Rapid Transit (SMRT) Study is exploring how to bring public transit to the nearly 19-mile corridor from Branch Avenue Metro Station to Waldorf–White Plains. The goal is to reduce congestion, improve access to jobs and services, and create more reliable ways to move through Southern Maryland.
To make sure the plan reflects local needs, MDOT MTA is inviting the public to attend open house meetings or take a short online survey.
Attend a Community Open House
WALDORF
June 5, 6–8 p.m.
Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD 20601
CLINTON
June 10, 6–8 p.m.
Francis T. Evans Elementary School, 6720 Old Alexandria Ferry Road, Clinton, MD 20735
ONLINE
June 11, 6 p.m.
Register or join at smrtmaryland.com
Each open house will share the same information and give community members a chance to view maps, talk with planners, and provide input on what services, routes and stations would be most helpful.
Take the Community Survey
If you can’t attend a meeting, you can still help by taking the Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Engagement Survey at www.smrtmaryland.com.
The survey is anonymous and takes just a few minutes. It asks about:
- How you travel now
- What kind of transit you want
- How transportation challenges affect your daily life
- What improvements you’d like to see
You can also share feedback on station locations, transit types and how your neighborhood could benefit from better access.
Why It Matters
This project has been a regional priority for years, and the decisions made now could affect how people move around the area for decades to come. Whether you’re tired of sitting in traffic, looking for a better commute or hoping your kids can get to school more easily — this is your chance to speak up.
For more information, visit www.smrtmaryland.com.
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Want to reduce congestion? Take out the traffic lights, widen the roads, and add Bus Rapid Transit lanes.
why did Metro do away with paper farecards? it should be our choice whether we have paper farecards or not. If you don’t register your SmarTrip card, you have to make note of it before you leave, you can’t call or look on the internet to get your balance! Its ok if you’d rather have a paper farecard. Besides surveillance, whats the reason for the SmarTrip card?
Bring more criminals down from pg/DC TO DO THEIR CRIME
Is there some reason Metro doesn’t have fair fare history on their website? What was the fare in 2000, in 1980, when did it go up to $1.00, etc.. When was it a quarter\ when was it 50 cents? These things are important! I’m sure Metro has the information. 1 of the many things I look for on the internet thats not there.