The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration’s Red Line will deliver a new 14‑mile, high‑frequency, high‑capacity light rail connection linking West and East Baltimore. Many of the region’s busiest bus routes currently travel between Woodlawn in Baltimore County and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center – mirroring the planned Red Line corridor. By introducing reliable, rapid transit through these communities, the Red Line will strengthen east‑west mobility and expand access to jobs, healthcare, education and essential services across the region.
What challenges is STV addressing?
Baltimore needs a transformative transit solution that alleviates congestion, improves travel time and expands equitable mobility along one of the city’s most transit‑dependent corridors. Designing a mostly surface-running light‑rail system within an active urban roadway network requires careful integration of utilities, traffic operations, multimodal users and community needs. The project also requires coordinated design of new maintenance and support facilities across the corridor.
What solutions is STV delivering?
As part of Transit Delivery Partners – a tri‑venture with Jacobs and WRA – STV is serving as a General Engineering Consultant to the Maryland Transit Administration. The firm is providing roadway, track, water resources, systems, traffic, landscaping, architecture, structural and utility design and oversight. STV is also delivering planning support in collaboration with the program management consultant and will provide cost estimating services later in the program. The team is helping shape a system that is efficient, resilient and seamlessly integrated into Baltimore’s urban environment.
How will this project benefit the region?
The Red Line will offer fast, reliable east‑west connectivity, reduce dependence on personal vehicles and improve economic opportunity for communities historically underserved by transit investment. By linking major neighborhoods, employment centers and medical and institutional hubs, the project will strengthen Baltimore’s multimodal network and support long‑term regional growth.
Key Stats and Accolades
- 14‑mile light‑rail corridor
- Primarily surface‑running in Baltimore City
- Includes new maintenance and storage facilities
Photos courtesy of the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration.
