BALTIMORE, MD (July 6, 2010) - The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) encourages Artscape festival fans to avoid parking problems and traffic troubles this year. Take transit to the weekend festival. The MTA offers several transit options for everyone enjoying this year's celebration of artistic displays, performing and literary arts, live music and fabulous food.
METRO SUBWAY - The State Center/Cultural Center Metro Subway Station is just steps away from the festival, and is open until midnight, seven days a week.
BUS - All MTA buses will operate at their regularly scheduled times. The closest MTA Bus lines to Artscape are the No. 3, 11, 13, 19, 21, 27 and 64.
LIGHT RAIL - The Light Rail stop at University of Baltimore/Mt. Royal Avenue is in the center of Artscape activities, and the Cultural Center stop on Howard Street is adjacent to the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Light Rail begins service at 6 a.m. on Friday, 7 a.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. on Sunday. Some stops may have earlier service, so check the timetable for actual times for your boardinglocation. Light Rail operates until 11 p.m. Monday - Saturday and the last trains leave Artscape at 9 p.m. Sunday, July 18.
MOBILITY SERVICE - Mobility service will operate on a regular schedule.
Customers are encouraged to purchase MTA Day Passes for $3.50 or round-trip tickets at the start of their trip to Artscape. The public is also invited to visit the MTA booth to get more information about MTA services and initiatives.
For general information on MTA service, visit the MTA website at www.mta.maryland.gov. Customers can also call the MTA Transit Information Center Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 410-539-5000. TTY 410-539-3497. To sign-up for email about service modifications and delays, go to www.mta.maryland.gov and click "Email Notification."
CONTACT:
Terry Owens
Office: 410-767-3936
Cellular: 443-804-8522 |
