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Rubysdad1975 OP t1_iymzuez wrote

It’s worth noting that the ridership numbers begin to slide when Hogan became governor. MTA is a state agency and decisions are really made in Annapolis. Does anyone think his willful devaluing of mass transit in Baltimore has something to do with this slide? Remember, no other subway line in the country has seen this level of constant decline. It can’t just be COVID or working from home. It has to be something more.

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sunglasses90 t1_iyn27xl wrote

It’s mostly Covid. Covid reduced ridership so much that it became exponentially less safe to ride public transit. Driving is safer on a day to day basis. There used to be safety in numbers, especially during rush hour.

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Beneficial-Pickle787 t1_iyniwvq wrote

Driving is actually much more dangerous, especially as people have been speeding more and more.

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sunglasses90 t1_iynrewy wrote

From an accident perspective yes. I avoid downtown as much as possible these days and drive very defensively. From a crime perspective the car gives you added protection. You’re better off locked in your car than standing alone waiting for public transportation.

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Beneficial-Pickle787 t1_iypjonc wrote

It’s actually not as clear cut. Cars are targets for carjacking, and people will assume you have $ if you’re getting out of a nice car. In Baltimore the perception is, if you’re taking public transit, you’re probably poor.

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metrawhat t1_iyr5j1r wrote

How many of Hogan's housing developments are in the county? I bet none of them are near public transit and therefore not beneficial to his pocket. It's been interesting to watch the multiple highway improvements initiated near his properties.

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dillond18 t1_iynzvdr wrote

Yeah def Hogan, I hope things will turn around for public transit in Baltimore and Maryland statewide with new leadership coming

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