The Baltimore Metropolitan Council’s COGQUARTERLY Fall / 2017

RESPONDING AS A REGION mergencies happen every day, and when they do, E they often make headlines. What gets left out of the narrative is the coordination it takes to manage a disaster and minimize damage. The Baltimore Metropolitan Council is working with the Baltimore Urban Area Homeland Security Work Group (UAWG)/ Baltimore Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and local jurisdictions to better coordinate emergency management throughout the Baltimore region. Plans, training and exercises are proactive measures the Baltimore region puts into place to quickly respond to Photo courtesy of Howard County unforeseen events. 22

SAFETY FIRST! CHESAPEAKE CONNECT B’MORE INVOLVED

We sat down with Chrissy Nizer, A group of more than 40 of the Baltimore Transportation affects each of us, each day, administrator of the Maryland region’s leaders joined the Baltimore but not in the same way. Find out how you Department of Transportation Motor Metropolitan Council (BMC) for can B’more Involved with the Baltimore Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA), to Chesapeake Connect, a 3-day regional Regional Transportation Board (BRTB). learn more about the organization’s safety delegation trip to Cleveland, in early 28 campaigns, customer service initiatives and November. how Maryland is preparing for autonomous 16 vehicles becoming the norm. 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 01

IN THE NEWS Cooperative Purchasing 02 To respond well, we must first Housing 03 Air Quality 04 plan together as a region Congestion Management 05 Workforce 06 Transportation Planning 08 Photos 09 pending time with friends and family and training and exercise programs to Sduring the holidays tends to make us minimize injury and damage during a MAPPIN’ IT 10 appreciate the blessings in our lives. We disaster situation. give thanks for our homes, the food on our LEADING LOCALLY 12 table, health, job, loved ones, and other Our cover story, “Responding as a Region” good fortune. (Page 20), looks at the success of Howard ASK AN EXPERT 14 County’s recovery plan after the 2016 Sadly, a disaster can alter the things we Ellicott City flood; BMC’s coordination REGIONAL ROUNDUP 16 hold dear in an instant. regarding debris management and evacuation on our roadways; as well COVER STORY 22 Photo by BMC staff In fall 2017, we’ve seen hurricanes Harvey, as Baltimore City’s annual emergency B’MORE INVOLVED 28 Irma and Maria decimate Texas, Florida exercise at M&T Bank Stadium with the We’re at an exciting time in transportation,” and Puerto Rico; opioid addiction reach Baltimore Ravens and National Football FROM THE VAULT 31 epidemic levels; and lone gunmen injure League. In addition, COG Quarterly highlights “said Maryland Department of Transportation and kill innocent people in Las Vegas, Chesapeake Connect, BMC’s first Sutherland Springs, Texas, and the Let’s also not forget about the vigilance delegation trip to a peer region focused Secretary Pete Rahn, keynote speaker at the BRTB Baltimore region’s own community of needed, especially during the holiday on learning about projects and programs Edgewood, in Harford County. season, when more motorists are traveling. that might be replicated here in greater Traffic Signal Forum and Intelligent Transportation We spoke with Chrissy Nizer, administrator Baltimore (Page 16). We spent three days Our state, region and local jurisdictions of the Maryland Department of touring Cleveland, Ohio, with 40 of the Society of Maryland’s annual meeting on work together tirelessly to prepare Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Baltimore region’s leaders to learn about for and respond to emergencies of all Administration (MDOT MVA), for “Ask the challenges and successes they have BMC Board of Directors Wednesday, November 8. shapes and sizes. The fall 2017 issue of an Expert” (Page 14). Nizer’s background experienced in transportation, workforce, COG Quarterly provides several examples and leadership puts safety initiatives at the economic and community development. Allan H. Kittleman of multijurisdictional collaboration to forefront for Maryland motorists. Howard County Executive create emergency management plans, Once again, thank you for your interest in (BMC board chair) BMC and our work. We wish you and your families a happy, healthy and safe holiday Steven R. Schuh CLICK TO YOUR HEART’S CONTENT! Anne Arundel County Executive season. COG Quarterly is an interactive digital magazine (BMC board vice-chair) of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council. Bold Catherine E. Pugh Sincerely, text and icons contain hyperlinks to more Baltimore City Mayor information, so click away! Kevin Kamenetz Baltimore County Executive WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Stephen Wantz Please email staff at COGquarterly@ Michael B. Kelly Carroll County Board of Commissioners baltometro.org with any questions, comments Barry Glassman or story ideas. For more information about Harford County Executive BMC, visit www.baltometro.org. James J. Moran Queen Anne’s County Board of Commissioners CONNECT WITH US! William C. Ferguson We’re very active social media and want you to Maryland State Senator, D-46 be a part of the fun. Follow us: Stephen W. Lafferty Maryland State Delegate, D-42A Michael B. Kelly addresses the Chesapeake Connect delegation during dinner on Sunday, November 5. J. Thomas Sadowski Photo courtesy of Gregory Wilson Photo University System of Maryland

COG Quarterly 1 IN THE NEWS

COOPERATIVE PURCHASING HOUSING

Meet the Primes networking event connects hundreds of Analysis of HUD data will shape small, minority businesses to contract opportunities regional fair housing assessment

“It’s a very personable, low-pressure ix local jurisdictions and five public housing authorities In addition to clarifying the legal responsibility, the new rule networking event. It’s a chance to talk to S (PHAs) in the Baltimore area, supported by the Baltimore requires the submission of an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) people, learn what they are working on Metropolitan Council (BMC), are poised to begin the process of to HUD before grantees develop their next 5-year plans for using and present credentials, to see if there is a developing a Regional Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH). HUD funds. HUD provides substantial data on demographic business fit,” Ball said. trends and patterns, federally funded housing resources, and A 2015 rule from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban geographic disparities in opportunities. Through the assessment, The event also includes one-on-one Development (HUD) requires this assessment under the federal jurisdictions and PHAs must analyze that data, incorporating meetings between small business owners Fair Housing Act. feedback from stakeholders and the public. Ultimately, that and government agencies and/or a prime analysis must help prioritize goals and actions to overcome patterns company. The intent of the 5-minute one- The Fair Housing Act, first passed in 1968, prohibits of segregation and resulting disparities in opportunity. on-one meetings is to provide small business discrimination based on a number of factors, such as race, religion, owners with exclusive time to discuss national origin, and disability. It also requires any jurisdiction or Building on recent similar collaborative efforts, jurisdictions and products and services with procurement PHA receiving funding from HUD to administer its programs in a PHAs in the Baltimore region are voluntarily cooperating and officials, buyers or decision makers. way that “affirmatively furthers” the policies of the law. working with BMC to submit one regional AFH in October 2019. Then each jurisdiction and PHA will include the relevant action “I had a great networking experience at According to the 2015 rule, that requirement “means taking steps in its individual five-year plan for using HUD funds that will Meet the Primes,” said Kelli Warner, of the meaningful actions, in addition to combating discrimination, that start July 1, 2020. More than 500 people attended BRCPC’s Meet the Primes networking event on Wednesday, October 18, at the Maryland State Veritiv Corporation. “I found a lot of overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities Fairgrounds. Photo by BMC staff value in meeting the purchasers in so many free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on Those collaborating on the Regional AFH include Anne Arundel different counties, putting a face with a protected characteristics.” County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, City of Annapolis, he Baltimore Metropolitan Council resource for BMC’s Baltimore Regional name and expanding my network.” Harford County, the Havre de Grace T (BMC) and Baltimore County Cooperative Purchasing Committee Housing Authority, the Housing hosted the ninth annual Meet the Primes (BRCPC) to share information about Meet the Primes is made possible through Authority of Baltimore City, Housing networking event, which connects small- contracting opportunities. the partnership between the BRCPC, Authority of the City of Annapolis, and minority-owned businesses with prime Baltimore County, Baltimore County Housing Commission of Anne Arundel contract bidders, on Wednesday, October “For almost a decade, we’ve been able to Public Schools, Baltimore County County, Howard County, and the 18, at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. host a great event where small businesses Public Library, the Community Howard County Housing Commission. and minority businesses can make personal College of Baltimore County, “Local governments have significant contact with numerous companies who are Baltimore City, the City of Annapolis, In the coming months, the participants buying power in our region,” said Michael looking for their skills, and who are there the Metropolitan Washington will publicize the available HUD B. Kelly, executive director of BMC. “It’s with the intention of meeting new business Council of Governments, and Anne data, assemble an advisory group of important that we facilitate opportunities partners,” said Robert Ball, of Baltimore Arundel, Carroll, Harford, Howard, stakeholders, seek consultant assistance, for small- and minority-owned businesses County Public Schools. “It is a way Montgomery, Prince George’s and and begin outreach regarding to compete for public dollars.” to maximize their business prospecting Wicomico counties. this new assessment. Anyone with efforts.” questions can contact BMC’s housing Meet the Primes is a great stepping stone “This is an excellent opportunity for us to policy coordinator Dan Pontious at for small- and minority-owned businesses More than 520 people from small- and share our upcoming procurements with [email protected] or (410) to make connections, find work and grow. minority-owned businesses attended the new contractors and answer questions 732-0500 x1055.  The prime bidders who attend the event event, filling the exhibition hall to capacity. about our business,” said Ed Condon, of represent millions of dollars in annual Likewise, more than 130 exhibitors from Anne Arundel County. “It’s a win when contracts for many industries in the government, public education, private we’re able to make new connections and Baltimore region. This event is a great companies and other entities attended. meet our needs.”  Photo by BMC staff

2 Baltimore Metropolitan Council COG Quarterly 3 IN THE NEWS

AIR QUALITY CONGESTION MANAGEMENT

BMC offers Mongolian delegation insight Travel at off-peak hours to keep traffic from into air pollution reduction gobbling up your Thanksgiving

ith the Thanksgiving holiday fast Looking at the maps below, those thinking • Tuesday and Wednesday, before 6 a.m. W approaching, many Marylanders of leaving a day early on Tuesday to get and after 11 p.m. will be traveling far and near to be with a jump on traffic may have been surprised their families. last year as traffic was equally if not more • Thursday through Saturday, before 9 congested that day throughout the region. a.m. and after 9 p.m. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is Although I-95 north appears significantly typically considered the busiest travel day slower on Wednesday north of the beltway BMC’s congestion management process of the year. However, in recent years the approaching Harford County. analyzes where and when traffic in the Tuesday before Thanksgiving has become Baltimore region tends to pile up and for very busy as well with families trying to As for the best times to travel, the how long it will stay congested by looking beat the rush. So when are the best and Maryland Transportation Authority at data from various crowd sourced probe worst times to depart for our destinations (MDTA) encourages motorists to travel data sources. According to the MDTA, who Photo by BMC staff to avoid traffic congestion and delays? during off-peak hours to avoid significant manage the regions toll facilities travelers Using crowd sourced vehicle probe data delay. The best times to travel the I-95 should consider departing during off peak ir pollution in Ulan Bator, the capital such as combating air pollution, said Brian tremendous growth during the last 20 years. we can determine that peak travel occurs corridor during the week of Thanksgiving hours to avoid significant delays along the A of Mongolia, causes hundreds of Shepter, director of external relations Hundreds of thousands of people have in the 4 p.m. hour on both Tuesday and include: I-95 corridor.  premature deaths each year, leaving its at BMC. BMC works closely with the moved there with the promise of better Wednesday. officials looking for solutions. Metropolitan Washington Council education and jobs, Jamiyansuren said. of Government, the Maryland However, such a population boom takes a A team of environmental specialists from Department of Transportation toll on air quality through transportation Mongolia visited the U.S. for a three- (MDOT), Maryland Department of and housing. The high traffic volume and week trip through the U.S. Department the Environment (MDE) and Clean heating of traditional Mongolian homes, of State’s International Visitor Air Partners on air quality regulation and known as gers or yurts, generates pollution. Leadership Program to learn more outreach initiatives, including the seasonal about how to improve the country’s air Clean Commute Initiatives campaign to Ulan Bator is the world’s coldest capital city, quality. BMC staff members briefed the educate the public. with winter temperatures often dropping delegation on the metropolitan planning to -40 degrees, according to statistics process, as well as conformity and public “We spend a lot of time at community compiled by the United Nations. Coal is a outreach initiatives on Wednesday, October events throughout the region, reminding cheap and abundant resource in Mongolia, 18. people that their personal transportation so gers are usually heated by coal stoves, choices affect the air that all of us breathe,” Jamiyansuren said. The World Health “The Baltimore region has had great said Russ Ulrich, air quality outreach Organization estimates that particles and success in reducing air pollution, which coordinator at BMC. chemicals emitted from burning coal may is why we felt we could learn a lot from shorten more than 1 million lives annually the work being done in Maryland,” said In addition, air quality has improved around the world. Erdenetsogt Jamiyansuren, CEO of steadily during the last 20 years as a result the National Committee of Green of the monitoring done by MDE, said Sara The delegation’s trip, which the Meridian Development and Clean Technology. Tomlinson, an environmental specialist at International Center arranged, started BMC. in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, October Cooperation among the jurisdictions 14. In addition to BMC, the group visited and neighboring metropolitan regions is The delegation also spoke about life in both the Maryland Environmental important in addressing regional issues, Ulan Bator. The city has experienced Health Network and MDE.  *All graphics and animations generated in cooperation the I-95 Corridor Coalition, Vehicle Probe Project and the University of Maryland Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies (CATT) Lab. Vehicle probe data provided by INRIX.Screen shots by BMC staff 4 Baltimore Metropolitan Council COG Quarterly 5 IN THE NEWS

WORKFORCE WORKFORCE

BMC to conduct midskill jobs analysis by using labor market data software REGISTERED NURSES: HISTORIC & PROJECTED JOB GROWTH IN BALTIMORE, PEER REGIONS he workforce in the Baltimore region Midskill jobs are those that require an custom reports. The provider, Economic T largely splits into two drastically associate’s degree or less, and pay a median Modeling Specialists International different groups - highly educated and wage of $22 per hour or greater. The (EMSI), has more than 15 years of well-paid workers, who generally have analysis, which is scheduled for completion experience supplying labor market data

career options; and less educated, low-paid in spring 2018, builds on the midskill jobs and economic advisory data services EMSI previously appeared in BMC’s “Compare Occupations Across Regions” of Data courtesy workers, who have limited employment assessment that BMC conducted as part around the U.S. to leaders in government, options. of the Opportunity Collaborative’s higher education, economic development, 2015 Regional Plan for Sustainable and workforce development, as well as the This divide weakens the economy in Development. business community. the Baltimore region, and leaves many residents struggling. This analysis will look at midskill jobs in the While the data set is different from that Baltimore region and 20 other comparable used to develop the previous midskill jobs BMC is in the midst of updating its regions around the U.S. from 2016 through analysis, the EMSI data is more recent and analysis of midskill jobs in the Baltimore 2026. draws from both industry and occupation region in an effort to provide local partners data sources, utilizing the Quarterly in workforce development with a better The midskill jobs analysis is made possible Census of Employment and Wages, understanding of where they should through the acquisition of a subscription and Occupational Employment channel their efforts. to an online labor market data product Statistics data sets from the Bureau that provides a series of employment of Labor Statistics as the base for their and economic analysis web tools and estimates and projections. EMSI updates the data on a quarterly basis and provide 25 years of data - 15 years of historical data and 10-year projections.

The level of detail provided and the potential for data customization make the EMSI software The software provides estimates and projections for roughly product presents to complement the work of our membership particularly useful for a thousand industry sectors and more than 800 occupations, and partners, including the local Workforce Development Boards researchers interested and allows the user to define their own industry and occupation (previously called Workforce Investment Boards) in our region. in job growth - groupings based upon these detailed listings. In addition, it planners, economists, can customize to fit the needs of the user at the national, state, For example, the EMSI software also includes an education analysis educators and metropolitan statistical area, jurisdiction, and ZIP code levels. component in the suite of tools that provides information on

Photo by BMC staff workforce developers in Users can compare industry and occupational data both within educational programs offered at different institutions in the region, the public and private and between these geographies. the number of graduates by institution, and the occupations most sectors. suited to each educational program. This component could be This data set will serve as an additional tool to augment BMC’s particularly useful for the region’s Workforce Development Boards transportation, workforce development and housing work. as they develop career pathways.  Furthermore, BMC is exploring the many opportunities this

6 Baltimore Metropolitan Council COG Quarterly 7 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING Household Travel Survey to help understand movement, behavior of residents

in the prevalence of “trip substitution,” the use of instruments such as Internet banking and online shopping in place of traditional errands behind the wheel.

The travel survey results are also useful to BRTB member BMC hosted its Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, October 26. The meeting included presentations by EnerNOC, the energy purchasing consultant for 23 jurisdictions and agencies. of our region’s jurisdictions, and the Ford Motor Company, which is working to create city solutions to mobility challenges. Photo by BMC staff These local and state partners frequently draw on the survey results to add context to local traffic studies, aid the development of transportation master plans, and support many other planning activities in their Photo by BMC staff respective jurisdictions and areas of interest. In addition, household travel survey data is used to answer policy questions as varied as the travel patterns of older adults, mobility MC, in conjunction with the activities, and so on - for a 24-hour period. challenges for households in B Maryland Department of poverty, and electric vehicle (EV) feasibility. Transportation (MDOT), is conducting Westat will mail out invitations to recruit the 2017 Maryland Statewide Household households. Those who participate will BMC conducts periodic household surveys Travel Survey to understand the travel have the option to provide their survey to gather this information, with the new behavior of residents. The data collected responses via a specially designed web- 2017 Maryland Statewide Household will help planners determine future based or smartphone application, or by Travel Survey adding to surveys from 2007, transportation improvements across all telephone. 2001, 1993 and 1977. Westat recently modes. completed the 2016 National Household The Household Travel Survey will provide Travel Survey (NHTS), with a total of BMC awarded a contract to coordinate data a comprehensive look at travel patterns, 129,000 surveys, and conducted the two collection to Westat, a firm in Rockville, and will contribute to updating the previous NHTSs in 2001 and 2008. Maryland, which will conduct the survey Baltimore Regional Transportation through February 2019. Westat will collect Board (BRTB)’s travel demand model. A preliminary report is expected by June survey responses from approximately 7,500 Understanding travel patterns - how, 2019, with more in-depth results following households. The survey will ask those when, where, and why people travel - helps as they become available.  participating households to keep a record inform decisions about transportation Delegates, including Brian Shepter, director of external relations and general counsel for BMC, tour PNC Bank during a peer trip to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, of all trips - commuting to work or school, investment, especially when resources through the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore on Monday, October 16. Photo by BMC staff running errands, chauffeuring children to are limited. Planners are also interested

8 Baltimore Metropolitan Council COG Quarterly 9 MAPPIN’ IT

COMMUTING COMMUTING

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National Science Foundation awards 4 area universities grant to enhance West Baltimore through smart technology

he National Science Foundation Baltimore is poised to integrate “smart of smart city technology increases access T recently awarded a combined planning cities” technology, with infrastructure to opportunity and shapes social mobility, grant to a unique partnership of four components such as fiber backhaul already particularly for young people in low- of Maryland’s leading universities to in place, and 5G wireless technology a income areas. develop a plan that applies cutting- future initiative. The university team will edge technologies—such as free public evaluate how to couple these existing “By leveraging existing technologies and Internet, smart streetlights and innovative resources with new innovations to create mobile applications, we will be able to transportation hubs—to improve the lives a pilot smart community. In addition to gather rich behavioral data, revealing of residents in West Baltimore. bringing Wi-Fi to residents and businesses, hurdles that residents experience on a the team will look at how to enhance daily basis with the urban infrastructure,” This partnership is led by the University of school technologies, improve health service says Dr. Vanessa Frias-Martinez, assistant Maryland, College Park, and includes the delivery, ease traffic congestion, elevate professor at the UMD College of Center for Government Excellence public safety initiatives and increase public Information Studies and co-lead on the BMC’s Freight Movement Task Force (FMTF) toured the UPS small package operation center and driver training facility on Thursday, November 2. This was a (GovEx) at Johns Hopkins University, transportation access. Technical and social project team. “We will share these findings great opportunity for the Baltimore region’s freight community to learn about how UPS operates, and what transportation planning can do to help companies Morgan State University and the scientists from the four university partners with decision makers and the residents to like UPS prepare for the future. Photo by BMC staff University of Baltimore. Advised will work with smart city technology raise awareness, empower residents and by staff from the City of Baltimore and providers to guide recommendations. shape the smart city plan in a way that will the Baltimore Metropolitan Council truly be accessible and beneficial to the (BMC), the partnership will pair “smart” Central to this effort will be engaging community.” technology with the latest research in community residents in the design, use equity, health and urban planning to and evolution of technology resources. “Partnering with other leading institutions, outline a roadmap for city policymakers The university team will engage with West GovEx will bring our expertise in data as they work to increase quality of life in Baltimore residents to understand which management to the discussion around Baltimore. technologies would improve their quality creating community-based solutions in of life and have the potential to become West Baltimore that will be meaningful Don Halligan, senior transportation a sustained part of their community. and sustainable,” said Katherine Klosek, planner at BMC, found the grant and Coupled with comprehensive research on Director of Applied Research at GovEx. worked with the universities to create the the impact of smart city investments, the grant application. residents’ insight will help to inform the The team will work closely with a number city’s strategic plan. of stakeholders on this effort, including the “Smart technology is the present and mayor’s office, Baltimore city planning, future in enhancing quality of life in While the plan will focus on the area Baltimore Department of Transportation, cities and regions,” Halligan said. “This of West Baltimore, the university team Maryland Transit Administration, grant will enable our universities to work expects their findings to have city-wide and Mt. Royal Community Development together to identify what technology will national implications. In particular, their Corporation, and Upton Planning make that happen for the residents of West approach will address the “digital divide” Committee. Baltimore.” that often accompanies the adoption of smart technology, in which disadvantaged The University of Maryland issued a press populations often have less access or ability Regina Aris, BMC assistant director of transportation and technical committee chair for the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO), speaks release detailing the partnership, which to utilize the technological resources. Their during the #AMPO2017 conference in Savannah, Georgia. Photo by BMC staff BMC shares with UMD’s permission: plan will ensure that the implementation

12 Baltimore Metropolitan Council COG Quarterly 13 ASK AN EXPERT SHOWCASES AN INNOVATOR IN THE BALTIMORE REGION WHO IS AT THE PULSE OF HIS OR HER INDUSTRY THROUGH A Q&A. WE SAT DOWN WITH CHRISSY NIZER, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION (MDOT MVA), TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION’S SAFETY CAMPAIGNS, CUSTOMER SERVICE INITIATIVES AND HOW MARYLAND IS PREPARING FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES BECOMING THE NORM. . Customer service obviously is a than 15 minutes. First, we encourage those who BMC is an active participant in the working 3huge focus of MDOT MVA. How are need to visit one of our branch offices to make group - which evaluates the latest research; you working to meet customers’ needs? an appointment beforehand. Once there, an tracks federal and state laws, policies and employee greets them with a handheld tablet to programs; and coordinates with other agencies, Gov. Hogan established a customer service determine what services they need and to direct organizations, and businesses - to set the course Chrissy Nizer, promise for all Maryland agencies, creating a them to the appropriate place. for the future of automated and connected MDOT MVA Administrator culture within the state government that puts the vehicles in Maryland. needs of Maryland residents first. In fact, our In addition, MDOT MVA branch offices now employees generated many new enhancements offer other services such as Transportation MDOT MVA’s top priority always remains to deliver better customer service. Security Administration (TSA) Pre- the safety of the traveling public on our 1. Safety is a major part of your career Safety Administration (NHTSA)’s Photo courtesy of MDOT MVA Check and Transportation Worker roadways as we look at this new and emerging and experience. You’re a member of grant to notify customers about safety recall MDOT MVA completes more than 11 million Identification Credential cards, as well technology, so we established a process for the American Association of Motor information on their vehicles through their transactions every year. We take seriously our as Department of Natural Resources companies interested in testing vehicles on Vehicle Administrators International vehicle registration renewal notice. Most notably, Noah’s Law, which Gov. role as the face of state government for most service. E-ZPass and boat registration Maryland roadways. First, they submit a formal Board of Directors, Gov. Larry Hogan’s Hogan signed in 2016, significantly increases the residents, and strive daily to deliver premier transactions are now available through the application stating their intentions, to allow us highway safety representative, and These are just a few of the exciting service, suspension periods for drunk driving violations customer service. We are constantly looking for MDOT MVA website. a better understanding of their technology and previously worked as MDOT MVA’s security and safety enhancements that I’ve and allows more drivers to enroll in the Ignition ways to save our customers valuable time. facilitate a dialogue regarding their testing plan. deputy administrator for Central helped to implement with MDOT MVA during Interlock program. Maryland already had one . Autonomous vehicles are a hot We then conduct a thorough review, and if all Operations and Safety Programs. How the last few years. I will continue to look for of the strongest Ignition Interlock programs in For example, numerous services that customers 4topic. How is MDOT MVA preparing goes well, we issue a permit for testing on public does your experience shape the MVA’s innovative ways to enhance how MDOT MVA the country, but now enrollment is mandatory typically come into a branch to complete are for driverless vehicles? roadways. safety initiatives? provides services to all Maryland residents. for all convicted DUI offenders. conveniently available online through the launch of our “New Way to MVA” campaign. Connected and autonomous vehicles . How does MDOT MVA’s work Safety is a top priority for MDOT MVA. As the . MDOT MVA promotes several safety We are proud that since the passage of Noah’s As a result, more than 60 percent of MDOT have great potential to increase safety on 5complement that of a regional governor’s highway safety representative, I am 2campaigns aimed to educate Law, Ignition Interlock enrollment increased MVA customers may complete transactions our roadways and change the nature of planning organization such as BMC? fully committed to the safety of all individuals motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians, by 10 percent, and the number of first-time through alternative methods as opposed to the transportation in the future. MDOT formed the traveling on Maryland roadways. MDOT particularly when it comes to distracted participants increased by more than 25 percent. traditional experience at an MDOT MVA Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Working MDOT MVA has a strong partnership with MVA’s safety programs touch all demographics driving, seat belt usage, driving under This legislation truly saves lives on our roadways branch office. Group under the leadership of Sec. Rahn, which BMC through our safety mission. BMC works and tackle critical public safety issues that the influence and other behavior. What by making sure individuals convicted of drunk is comprised of transportation stakeholders - to identify collaborative strategies, plans and matter most to Marylanders, such as pedestrian positive affect do these campaigns driving cannot operate a vehicle if they have We also made improvements to enhance the elected officials, and representatives from state programs that improve the quality of life for and bike safety, and impaired and distracted have in the Baltimore region? alcohol in their system. in-person customer service experience at our and local agencies, highway safety organizations, residents in the region. We recognize that driving. I work with other jurisdictions through branch offices, and in 2018, our goal is to the private sector, and the automotive industry. MDOT MVA cannot accomplish our goal of leadership roles at the national level, and it helps There is no greater impact on the residents In addition, we are committed to educating reduce the average customer wait time to less zero fatalities on our roadways without our me to bring some of the best ideas in service, in the Baltimore region and beyond than drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists law enforcement, transportation, and safety security, and safety to Maryland. safety. We leverage strong safety messaging about safety on our roadways, as driver behavior partners. Collaboration is critical, and all of us and partnerships with state and local partners causes 94 percent of vehicle crashes. The three There is no greater impact on the residents in must work together to coordinate educational Gov. Hogan and Maryland Department to implement educational campaigns and most frequent causes of fatalities are speeding, messaging and target strategic investments to of Transportation Secretary Pete enforcement initiatives - all in an effort to failure to wear a seatbelt, and impaired driving. “the Baltimore region and beyond than safety,” save lives. Rahn, encourage MDOT MVA to look for change driver behavior behind the wheel. ways to bring technological and innovative We also focused on pedestrian fatalities, which Nizer said. We leverage strong safety messaging As we strive towards zero fatalities, it is advancements to the state. Examples of this are unfortunately 20 percent of the fatalities in important to remember that these crashes are include: delivering the most secure driver’s LET’S GET SOCIAL! Maryland every year. Our emphasis is working and partnerships with state and local authorities not accidents, and the 522 people killed on our license in the country; piloting our Digital STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE MVA with local jurisdictions to develop their own roadways in 2016 are not numbers - they are Driver’s License Program; issuing new ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Strategic Highway Safety Plan to address issues to implement educational campaigns and mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and friends. “Maryland Proud” license plates; specific to their area. BMC is a great partner Each one of these lost lives leaves behind a hole or serving as a model for other states in the to coordinate efforts between jurisdictions as enforcement initiatives - all in an effort to change in the hearts of the people who love them. It implementation of our Strategic Highway we work with local jurisdictions on traffic safety is up to each of us to work together to ensure Safety Plan. We are proud to be the only state education and planning. driver behavior behind the wheel.” everyone returns home safely.  awarded the National Highway Traffic

14 Baltimore Metropolitan Council COG Quarterly 15 REGIONAL ROUNDUP Inaugural Chesapeake Connect trip to Cleveland provides delegates with fresh perspective on regional cooperation

group of more than 40 of the and jurisdictional lines,” said Howard recently redeveloped Public Square A Baltimore region’s leaders joined the County Executive Allan Kittleman, downtown and the Van Aken District Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) who serves as the chair of the BMC Board in Shaker Heights, to the up-and-coming for Chesapeake Connect, a 3-day regional of Directors. neighborhood of Ohio City on the west delegation trip to Cleveland, in early side of the city. The delegation traveled November. In 1940, the City of Cleveland was the throughout the region with the guidance such as the University of Maryland City, Incorporated (OCI); Public Square; sixth most populous municipality in the of the Greater Cleveland Regional Baltimore County (UMBC) and Towson Team NEO; and University Circle, The intent of the program is to highlight nation, followed by the City of Baltimore. Transit Association (RTA). University. Major redevelopment projects Inc. (UCI). WHY best practices in transportation planning, Like Baltimore, Cleveland faced significant in downtown Towson and Sparrows Point community development, economic losses in population and employment In addition, Chesapeake Connect are generating billion in private investment. “I was particularly struck by the CLEVELAND? development, and workforce development during the latter half of the 20th century. included several panel discussions - partnerships developed between higher from a peer region. Today, with a population of nearly 2.1 from the impact of the Healthline, a “It takes a great deal of creativity for education, philanthropy, government, million residents, Cleveland is the 32nd 10-mile bus rapid transit project, and the a region to attract and retain anchor nonprofits and businesses in Cleveland,” In 1950, Baltimore City and Cleveland were, “Through Chesapeake Connect, our goal largest metropolitan area in the United coordination between anchor institutions institutions and businesses, as well as said Dawn Kirstaetter, vice president for respectively, the sixth and seventh largest cities was to expose the delegation to new ideas, States. and philanthropic investment, to attracting, redevelop older commercial and industrial strategic partnerships at Baltimore City in the United States. Steel production was challenge current perceptions, and foster creating and growing employment properties,” Anderson said. “Chesapeake Community College. “This trip was a driving the economy in both cities and new new relationships between fellow leaders,” Bolstered by the optimism of a 2016 opportunities in the region. Connect has been an opportunity for us welcome reminder of our shared stake in suburbs and highways were expanding our said Michael B. Kelly, BMC executive Nation Basketball Association to see how a region similar to Baltimore the greater Baltimore region’s success.” infrastructure well beyond the city lines. director. “If we want to strengthen the championship, the “Rock and Roll For Will Anderson, director of the worked together for decades to make the Baltimore region, we need the buy-in of Capital of the World” is experiencing a Baltimore County Department most of its assets. The redevelopment Local Chesapeake Connect sponsors What followed, in both regions, were decades those who are committed to its prosperity.” renaissance in the post-industrial era. With of Economic and Workforce surrounding Cleveland Clinic and the included: the Greater Baltimore of urban population loss, economic shifts away downtown redevelopment buttressed by Development, Chesapeake Connect Healthline corridor was particularly Committee, Howard Hughes from manufacturing and the near complete The delegation included a sampling of transit and anchor institution investment, showed him how the partnerships in inspiring.” Corporation, Cross Street Partners, decline of the American steel industry. While the Baltimore region’s key stakeholders a renewed focus on growing the region’s greater Cleveland brought workforce Tradepoint Atlantic, Hartman suburban communities grew and thrived, both and decision-makers - elected officials, manufacturing sector, and innovative and economic opportunities to the BMC worked with local partners in Executive Advisors, and with support cities struggled with the economic and social presidents, CEOs and advisors at partnerships reimagining both urban and region. Baltimore County has similar Cleveland, such as: the Cleveland from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. realities of the times. Baltimore City lost nearly nonprofits, banks, universities, local suburban neighborhoods, Cleveland’s opportunities, with powerhouse names Foundation; Cuyahoga Community 400,000 residents, while in Cleveland, without governments and private businesses. successful rebirth presented the group with such as McCormick & Company, Stanley College (Tri-C); Cuyahoga County Moving forward, BMC will continue the the economic anchor of the federal government, many lessons to bring home. Black & Decker, Paypal, headquarters Land Bank; Edwins Leadership dialogue with the delegation, Kelly said. that number is nearly 600,000 people. “We hope that this is the first of an for the Social Security Administration & Restaurant Institute; First annual program that will strengthen our The delegation spent Sunday, November and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Suburbs Consortium; Fund for Our "In order to build upon the insights Today, both Cleveland and Baltimore see similar region by offering new perspectives and 5, through Tuesday, November 7, Services, five regional medical centers, Economic Future (FOEF); Greater gained, BMC will convene the delegation signs of an urban renaissance built largely encouraging cooperation across sectors touring greater Cleveland - from the and innovative educational institutions Cleveland Regional Transit Association for focused follow-up conversations on on redevelopment projects and world class (RTA); Group Plan Commission; how we might implement models seen healthcare institutions. Meanwhile, our inner Healthline; Magnet (Manufacturing in Cleveland," Kelly said. “We gauge ring suburban communities are beginning to Advocacy Growth Network); the the success of this trip on bringing these face, for the first time, both aging infrastructure Museum of Contemporary Art leaders together to witness Cleveland’s and an aging population. Cleveland (MOCA); NewBridge regional cooperation, but also on our Cleveland; Northeast Ohio Areawide actions moving forward.”  Many of the challenges Cleveland faces today Coordinating Agency (NOACA); Ohio mirror those we are attempting to address at home. Our hope is that Chesapeake Connect will provide leaders from the Baltimore region with insight into both successes and challenges Northeast Ohio has experienced in their attempt to build a post-industrial economy.  More than 40 leaders from the Baltimore region joined BMC’s Chesapeake Connect 2017 delegation, which took place in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo courtesy of Gregory Wilson Photo

16 Baltimore Metropolitan Council COG Quarterly 17 BY THE NUMBERS PEER POPULATION LOSS OVER TIME WORKFORCE TOP INDUSTRIES FOR JOB GAIN/LOSS HOUSING & & ECONOMY COMMUNITY COMPARISON EMSI (2016). Retrieved from www.emsi.com EMSI (2016). EMSI Q3 2017 Data Set. Retrieved from www.emsi.com EMSI (2016). Retrieved from www.emsi.com (MSA) CLEVELAND 1,000,000 2006 - 2016 2006 - 2016 AVG. EARNINGS (CITY) (MSA) (MSA) (CITY) TOTAL JOB GAIN/LOSS 900,000 Top Industries with Greatest Job Gain CHANGE % CHANGE PER JOB BALTIMORE BALTIMORE CLEVELAND CLEVELAND 800,000 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals 12,450 23% $79,393 POPULATION DENSITY Colleges, Universities, & Professional Schools 8,243 56% $36,264 7,594 1,076 1,029 4,965 80,000 68,408 (per sq mile) 700,000 Corporate, Subsidiary, & Regional Managing Offices 6,853 37% $129,683 60,000 600,000 Colleges, Universities, & Professional Schools (Local Gov.) 4,658 85% $36,567 21.9% 10.4% POVERTY RATE 14.5% 35% 40,000 Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters 4,536 200% $29,800 500,000 240,761 1,045,165 HOUSEHOLDS 851,882 168,306 20,000 Top Industries with Greatest Job Loss 400,000 0 Discount Department Stores -2,463 -26% $20,895 PERSONS PER 2.5 2.6 2.4 2.2 HOUSEHOLD 300,000 -20,000 Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation -2,624 -59% $95,776 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2015 Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals -2,635 -5% $69,555 -40,000 297,628 1,161,526 # OF HOUSING UNITS 958,506 212,568 Commercial Banking -7,330 -42% $88,911 Baltimore (CITY) Cleveland (CITY) -41,609 -60,000 Elementary and Secondary Schools (Local Government) -8,423 -17% $74,454 19% 10% VACANCY RATE 11% 21% 2006 - 2016 CHANGE

66% 74% SINGLE UNITS % 70% 52% (MSA) BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2006 - 2016 2006 - 2016 AVG. EARNINGS Top Industries with Greatest Job Gain CHANGE % CHANGE PER JOB POVERTY BY RACE Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools 11,411 41% $72,867 LESS THAN HIGH SCHOOL White 10.7% 11.2% Federal Government, Civilian, Excluding Postal Service 9,579 15% $119,798 BALTIMORE CLEVELAND CLEVELAND Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices 8,393 199% $113,130 MSA Black MSA Hispanic 26.1% HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 30.5% Computer Systems Design Services 7,446 64% $124,635 (MSA) General Medical and Surgical Hospitals 7,444 13% $75,695 Asian SOME COLLEGE or 26.2% 29.6% ASSOCIATE’S Top Industries with Greatest Job Loss (MSA) 116.2 K 134.4 K 20.9% BACHELOR’S DEGREE 17.6% Electrical Contractors & Other Wiring Installation Contractors -2,636 -18% $74,823

BALTIMORE New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) -3,037 -60% $80,129 16.1% GRADUATE DEGREE & 11.1% Wired Telecommunications Carriers -3,413 -47% $101,720 147.2 K 21.7 K 11.5 K 137.9 K 29.0 K 6.8 K HIGHER 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% Professional Employer Organizations -3,984 -88% $43,995 EMSI (2016). Retrieved from www.emsi.com EMSI (2016). Retrieved from www.emsi.com State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals -4,894 -10% $83,952

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4.4% White, Hispanic 2.3% (MSA) CLEVELAND TOTAL EMPLOYED BALTIMORE (MSA) Healthcare & Social Assistance 163,515 200,707 Healthcare & Social Assistance $61,251 CLEVELAND 5.7% Asian, Non-Hispanic 4.5% $59,426 Manufacturing 143,630 145,576 Retail trade $69,629 $53,863 BALTIMORE Retail trade 109,616 142,941 Educational Services 29.0% Black, Non-Hispanic 19.8% Educational Services 81,196 135,385 Professional, Scientific, Tech Services $60k $62k $64k $66k $68k $70k $52k $54k $56k $58k $60k $62k Accommodation & Food Service 73,573 134,821 Public Admin. 57.1% White, Non-Hispanic 70.3% Professional, Scientific, Tech Services 58,153 86,962 Accommodation & Food Service EMSI (2016). Retrieved from www.emsi.com Finance & Insurance 52,664 83,277 Construction Construction 45,065 72,701 Manufacturing (MSA) BALTIMORE CLEVELAND (MSA) % % % % Other services, except public administration 43,088 68,048 Other services, except public administration 95 108 92 83 Public Admin. 39,615 61,700 Finance & Insurance % OF NATIONAL % OF NATIONAL % OF NATIONAL % OF NATIONAL BALTIMORE CLEVELAND #CCONNECT17 8 AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE

18 Baltimore Metropolitan Council COG Quarterly 19 9 CHESAPEAKE CONNECT 2017 BALTIMORE CLEVELAND #CCONNECT17 10 More than 40 of the Baltimore region’s leaders, joined the 2017 Chesapeake Connect trip to Cleveland, Ohio. Representing BMC’s Board of Directors were: Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman (above, left), who serves at BMC’s chair; Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh (below), who will serve as BMC chair in 2018; City of Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh; Carroll County Commissioner Stephen Wantz Maryland State Sen. Bill Ferguson; Maryland Del. Steve Lafferty; Queen Anne’s County Commissioner James Moran; and J. Thomas Sadowski, vice chancellor of economic development at the University of Maryland and gubernatorial appointee to the board. Photos courtesy of Gregory Wilson Photo

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When a flood uproots an entire community or debris from a tornado blocks roadways... When hundreds of thousands of people need to evacuate an area... When terror or epidemics leave human casualties...

...the Baltimore region’s emergency management agencies work together to respond.

mergencies happen every day, and when a devastating flash flood, we know we have “We’re still in recovery, and recovery takes E they do, they often make headlines. a process to guide our response and help years, but we had that basic framework on What gets left out of the narrative is the our residents.” the first day of the flood. It put us ahead,” coordination it takes to manage a disaster McNeal said. “With that framework, we and minimize damage. The Baltimore Recovery knew what to do, and we gave it a ton of Metropolitan Council is working with energy. As a result, our recovery numbers the Baltimore Urban Area Homeland he flood that ravaged Ellicott City in are off of the charts.” Security Work Group (UAWG)/Baltimore T Howard County on July 30, 2016, Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) resulted in two deaths, 120 rescues and Recovery is considered the process of and local jurisdictions to better coordinate an excess of $22 million in damage transitioning a community affected by a emergency management throughout to businesses, personal property and disaster to a “new normal” – working with the Baltimore region. Plans, training infrastructure. Despite the havoc wrought, residents and businesses to make repairs to and exercises are proactive measures the Howard County responded swiftly, utilizing infrastructure, the economy, and address Baltimore region puts into place to quickly the framework of a recently updated the psychological and emotionally toll of RESPONDING AS A respond to unforeseen events. recovery plan. an emergency.

“One of my first actions when I became As a result, 97 percent of businesses and 72 “A lot of people think that recovery is county executive was to sign our percent of households affected returned to putting things back to normal, to the way Emergency Operations Plan. This is not Ellicott City, said Thomas McNeal, deputy things were before, but the reality is that REGION something that sits in a binder on a shelf. director of the Office of Emergency it’s never going to be the same as it was This is a living, breathing, ever-evolving Management in Howard County. The before,” McNeal said. “It’s been a long document that gets updated and improved recovery effort is considered a success well time since something to the extent of the with every emergency our community above the national average, and the Federal flood happened in Maryland. It has been faces,” said Howard County Executive Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) an eye-opener for all of us.” Allan H. Kittleman, who serves as the chair will use Howard County’s recovery plan as of the BMC Board of Directors. “It is our a national case study. McNeal, who serves as the chair of the Photo courtesy of Howard County roadmap for response and recovery and UASI Recovery Committee, is leading the whether we’re facing an historic blizzard or coordination of a regional recovery plan.

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“Recovery planning, especially pre-event, emergency scenario exercises. The software On October 5, 2017, the UASI Training & Transportation & Evacuation has somewhat of a gap,” McNeal said. provides government staff – from county Exercises Committee held an improvement “There’s so much focus on response, but executives to public information officers planning conference to identify key tornado touched down in LaPlata, response really only takes you through the - simulated scenarios in order to test how capabilities for future training and exercise AMaryland in 2002, scattering debris, first few days. The real meat and potatoes they would respond to weather, decision- initiatives in the region. From there, the blocking roads, and hindering emergency of emergency management is in recovery.” making, media/press coverage and rumor committee hosted a workshop in November services. Though 60 miles from Baltimore, control, McMillan said. Through training to set planning, training and exercise goals the Baltimore Regional Transportation Each jurisdiction had to create or update and exercises, plans can be challenged for for the next 3 to 5 years. Board (BRTB), staffed by the Baltimore their own recovery plans, which feeds into weaknesses or gaps, while staff learn how Metropolitan Council (BMC), embraced a larger regional plan. A draft of the plan to better work together. “We ask ourselves what our priorities are. the opportunity to learn from a disaster is scheduled for completion early in 2018. What do we know based on real-life events impacting its neighbors to the south. “I think it can be a very powerful tool,” and the exercises that we’ve conducted?” Soon after, the BRTB decided to address “We’re still somewhat in the latter stages,” McMillan said. “It gives these exercises a Davis said. “This process will help us to debris removal as part of its transportation McNeal said. “It was a daunting process real feel.” prioritize our collective efforts.” planning. because every single jurisdiction operates a little bit differently. It was a massive In September, UASI members unanimously In FY 2017, UASI allocated more than “We’re seeing the impacts of fallen trees, undertaking.” approved purchasing the software for $1.5 million toward planning, training telephone poles and rubble in Puerto regional exercises. and exercise work. These dollars support Rico after Hurricane Maria - if you Once each jurisdiction had an updated regional planners in the seven jurisdictions, can’t clear the road, you can’t get food or plan in place, the committee members “It’s great that the region leveraged all contributing to local and regional services to people and communities,” said looked at specific regional factors. They one city’s contract to use in all seven disaster response and recovery efforts. In Eileen Singleton, principal transportation asked each other where they connect as a jurisdictions,” said Steve Davis, president addition, 18 percent of UASI funding goes engineer at BMC. region, what the priorities would be, and Howard County emergency responders assess the damage to Main Street in Ellicott City in the days of the emergency management firm All to MEMA, which coordinates training and outlined the decision-making structure for after the July 30, 2016, flood. The historic clock (top right) was ripped from its base when flood waters Hands Consulting and project manager for exercises. Disaster debris planning continues as multi-jurisdictional scenarios. For example, washed debris and vehicles down Main Street. Photos courtesy of Howard County Baltimore UASI. “UASIs were created for FEMA Region 3 hosted a 2-day training a disaster at the Port of Baltimore would regional collaboration and preparedness. “They’re a real partner in our efforts to in June 2017. The training included a affect the jurisdictions immediately around We’re looking for more and more ways effectively prepare for emergencies,” Davis tabletop exercise to assess the capabilities the waterfront, but also those in the region to do things on a regional basis. This will said. of the jurisdictions in the Baltimore region with truck stops, warehouses, railways, Port Training & Exercises “I’m a believer that you play how ensure that we’re on the same page.” and determine resources each lends when employees and other factors necessary to you practice,” McMillan said. “It’s an addressing debris removal. get the Port back up and running after a n September 8, 2017, Baltimore enormous advantage to have plans in place disaster, McNeal said. O City worked with the National that we’ve thought out and strategized - “People assume that the transportation Football League and the Baltimore Ravens plans that we’ve worked on together, that It’s an enormous advantage to have plans in network is going to be in place, but that’s not “We find that a lot of the gaps get filled to conduct a simulation of a coordinated we’re able to exercise, that we’re able to always the case in an emergency,” Singleton through the planning process, and even terror attack at M&T Bank Stadium. While rely on to keep us calm when we’re in the “place that we’ve thought out and strategized said. “It’s important for transportation to more gets tweaked through training and the NFL requires each team to have an moment and under pressure. Those help be involved in emergency management’s exercise,” McNeal said. “On our worst day exercise each season, this tabletop exercise us perform during real emergencies where - plans that we’ve worked on together, that we’re planning process so that we can review all ever, when we’re trying to make difficult reviewed plans and procedures already things are moving fast and furious, and you options and communicate what resources decisions, we don’t add a new system,” in place, said David McMillan, director need to be able to think on your feet.” able to exercise, that we’re able to rely on to keep are available for responders.” McNeal said. “We work within a system of the Mayor’s Office of Emergency that we’re already comfortable with, and Management (MOEM) and chair of the Earlier this year, Baltimore City procured us calm when we’re in the moment and under In addition, the BRTB’s Transportation let our preparation guide our response.” Baltimore UASI. Simulation Deck, a real-time online & Public Works Committee identifies and simulation platform for facilitating pressure,” McMillan said. addresses issues to enhance emergency

24 Baltimore Metropolitan Council COG Quarterly 25 By understanding our neighbors’ evacuation “strategies, we can all more effectively help ourselves and each other,” Hawkins said. preparedness, response and recovery as Finally, UASI created the Baltimore well as provide a forum for members to Regional Evacuation Coordination discuss and resolve transportation and Supplement to help provide public works issues. For example, the recommendations for coordination of committee and state worked to acquire regional traffic flow during an evacuation, xtreme weather, pandemics, terrorist families to prepare for an emergency before evacuation trailers throughout the region said Valerie Hawkins, emergency E and cyber attacks happen every one happens - especially people caring and Maryland, respectively, that contain management assistant manager in day around the world. If an emergency for children, older adults and those with traffic barrels, cones, signs and other items Carroll County and chair of the UASI occurred today, would you and your family disabilities. to help move vehicles during an emergency. Emergency Management Committee. The be prepared at home? supplement serves as the framework for a The first 72 hours into an emergency The committee looked at the potential to regional evacuation plan that is similar to “Ready? Set? Good!” is a call-to-action situation are critical, because that generally use contraflow to evacuate. Contraflow the Recovery Committee’s regional plan, emergency preparedness campaign that is how long it takes to get basic services - is when traffic moves in one direction on where each jurisdiction created or updated encourages people to put aside a portable, electricity, heat, water, clearing of streets all lanes of a roadway. The committee their own plans. battery-powered radio, flashlight and one from snow and debris, etc. - back up and identified about 20 criteria to evaluate gallon of water per person, per day to help running. whether a road would be a good candidate “We wanted to make sure that each get them through those first critical hours for contraflow; they found that there jurisdiction had a robust evacuation plan,” when basic services are down. BMC is By preparing at home with, at minimum, a are not many roads in the region where Hawkins said. “The framework is in place proud to work with the Baltimore region’s radio, flashlight and water, residents will be contraflow could safely and efficiently be so that we’re all using the same terminology, emergency management agencies to able to: receive critical information about used, even with some retrofitting of the and we’re all at the same table, comparing coordinate the campaign. the situation; navigate safely around their roadway. apples to apples. By understanding our homes; and stay hydrated. neighbors’ evacuation strategies, we can The “Ready? Set? Good!” emergency “There’s a complex decision-making all more effectively help ourselves and each preparedness campaign is a regional effort We encourage residents to use a checklist process that goes into evacuating a region,” other.” funded by the Baltimore Urban Area to prepare other items - blankets, non- McMillan said. “In an evacuation, your Security Initiative, using a $40,000 perishable foods, pets, etc. - beforehand; goal is to move a large population as The document is part of a bigger picture preparedness grant from the federal keep the checklist in their wallet or purse; efficiently as possible away from the threat. addressing how the Eastern Shore and government. “Ready? Set? Good!” kicks and purchase items whenever they’re at a If you don’t have effective coordination National Capital Region would evacuate in off in September as part of National store running other errands. around your evacuation plan, you’re going a large-scale scenario. Emergency Preparedness Month. to jam up your roadways and slow that The current campaign will run through UASI also encourages residents to create movement.” “All emergencies start locally,” Hawkins May 2018, and will be featured through a family plan. For more information, said. “As we exhaust our resources, we’re television, radio and digital advertisements including helpful tips and a checklist In 2015, the committee also created a always going to need to rely on our with CBS Radio and the Sinclair of recommended items, visit www. document that addresses eight possible Baltimore City emergency management partnered with the Baltimore Ravens and National Football neighbors.”  Broadcast Group . readysetgood.org.  scenarios to show how traffic should be League to conduct an annual table top exercise addressing response during a coordinated terror attack routed throughout the region during an at M&T Bank Stadium on Friday, September 8. Photos courtesy of Baltimore City The campaign targets homeowners, heads evacuation. of households, moms, dads, caregivers and

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23-24 Thanksgiving Day - 1 New Year’s Day - he BRTB meets regularly to work on NOV BMC’s office will be closed JAN BMC’s office will be closed B'more Involved promotes civic engagement in our region’s Tregional transportation activities, events, transportation, planning, environmental justice and equity. educational campaigns, plans, and to vote 28 BRTB November meeting, 9 a.m. 3 Interagency Consultation Group This important information is a great way for you to learn on key decisions. Public comment also is a NOV JAN meeting, 9:30 a.m. more, stay up-to-date on important events, news, and, of vital part of many of these initiatives. We course, let you know how you can B'More Involved! hope to see you at any of our upcoming 6 PAC December meeting, 3 PAC January meeting, 5:30 p.m. meetings. Check out our information on DEC 5:30 p.m. JAN testimony rules and procedures, as well as our guide to making a public comment. 19 BRTB December meeting, 9 a.m. 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - DEC JAN BMC’s office will be closed Most meetings take place at BMC. Visit for a full list of www.baltometro.org Christmas Day - BRTB January meeting, 9 a.m. upcoming public meetings. 25 26 DEC BMC’s office will be closed JAN

he Howard County Department of Planning and Zoning Workshop begins at 1 p.m. 15 Tinvites you to attend an interactive community workshop on NOV St. John’s Episcopal Church (All Saints Hall) the Ellicott City Watershed Master Plan. The master plan 9130 Frederick Road process will help define a community-drive vision for rebuilding Ellicott City, MD 21043 a stronger and more resilient Ellicott City. 

PAC Applications Due ransportation affects each of us, each • Assists in outreach efforts and 30 NOV Baltimore Metropolitan Council B’More Involved around the day, but not in the same way. That is promotes public participation in the T 1500 Whetstone Way, Suite 300 why it is essential that a wide variety of regional transportation planning Baltimore, MD 21230 Baltimore region individuals, businesses, and organizations process; and be engaged in the regional transportation Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study planning process and that their voices are • Promotes principles of transportation • Individuals in the freight, transit, and 15 NOV Online meeting, 7 p.m. heard. equity and environmental justice in private transportation industries; the regional transportation planning Vision Zero and Safe Routes to School: The Baltimore Regional process. • People with disabilities or 16 NOV Partners in Safety, 2 p.m. Transportation Board (BRTB) representative organizations; is currently accepting applications Residents or representatives of Webinar - Fitting the road to the context and for volunteers to serve on its Public organizations in the Baltimore region • Pedestrians and bicyclists; and 28 NOV Complete Streets implementation, 1 p.m. Advisory Committee (PAC). are encouraged to apply. The BRTB particularly seeks applicants from Anne • Transit riders. The PAC is a diverse group of Arundel, Carroll, Harford, Howard, 1 Webinar - New Complete Streets residents, representatives of community and Queen Anne’s Counties, as well as The deadline to submit applications is DEC policy framework, 1 p.m. organizations, and industry professionals individuals with the following interests or November 30, 2017. Terms begin January that: experience: 2018. 8 Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian DEC Advisory Committee, 10 a.m. • Provides essential independent advice • Leaders in local community Apply to serve on the BRTB’s Open House - Forest Drive/Eastport Sector and feedback to the BRTB about associations, including low-income, Public Advisory Committee today 12 DEC study regional transportation plans (long- minority, or limited English speaking and short-range) and related issues; communities;

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BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE!

BMC hosted it’s fifth “What’s on Tap” event on Thursday, October 26. The event, “What’s on Tap: Ford Motor Company City Solutions,” featured Jessica Robinson, director of the Ford Motor Company’s City Solutions team (above). “The City of Tomorrow” is Ford’s vision to explore how near-term mobility advancements - such as autonomous and electric vehicles, ride sharing, ride-hailing, and connected vehicles - could potentially interact with urban infrastructure and create a more cohesive transportation eco-system. Ford created a one-of-a-kind “City Solutions” team that will help address urban environment issues and develop mobility solutions for congested cities. More than 50 people attended the event, which was followed by a happy hour at the World of Beer in McHenry Row. Photos by BMC staff

Photo: Courtesy of the Langsdale Library at the University of Baltimore he popular Eager House Restaurant keeps the lights on T in 1958, despite getting hit by one of the worst blizzards in Baltimore history.

The Eager House, located at 15 West Eager Street in Mount Vernon and founded by Bill Tutton, Jr. in 1947, served as one of the busiest and most glamorous bars in Baltimore City. The Eager House was known for “large” living - with its drink and food proportions, Rolls-Royce hospitality van and private bunny club.

Its unique “Crow’s Nest” room, designed around a nautical theme with mermaids on the walls and model ships decorating the room. Those who frequented the bar said it was always “packed to the gills.”

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