Federal Railroad Administration and Maryland Department of Transportation To Hold Public Hearing on
the Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Magnetic Levitation (SCMAGLEV) Project
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) are hosting virtual community meetings regarding the Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Magnetic Levitation (SCMAGLEV) Project. The following newsletter highlights the dates for the upcoming hearings and how you can participate and provide comments. The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission encourages residents and citizens to be informed, participate, and get involved with planning for our community’s future. The information shared is not a product of the Prince George’s County Planning Department. Please direct all questions and concerns to www.bwmaglive.info.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) are holding a number of public hearings on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Magnetic Levitation (SCMAGLEV) Project. The Maglev Development Project (MDP) was established in an effort to construct and operate a high-speed superconducting magnetic levitation system (SCMAGLEV) between Washington, DC, and Baltimore, MD. The purpose of SCMAGLEV is to reduce travel time in order to meet the capacity and ridership needs of the Baltimore-Washington region.
The DEIS was released in January 2021 with an initial 90-day public comment period. At the request of stakeholders, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDT) Maryland Transit Administration have extended the public comment period to May 24, 2021. The DEIS can be reviewed at www.bwmaglive.info.
Visit www.bwmaglive.info for ways to provide comments and to learn more about the Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Magnetic Levitation Project.
WHO: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDT) Maryland Transit Administration
WHAT: Superconducting Magnetic Levitation System (SCMAGLEV) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Virtual Public Hearings and public comments
WHEN: Thursday, April 8, 2021 - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 10, 2021 – 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual Hearings - To register- bwmaglive.info