Route 12 (MTA Maryland)
Encyclopedia
Route 12 is a bus route operated by the Maryland Transit Administration
in Baltimore
and its suburbs. The line is a dedicated service or employees of Stella Maris, a complex of long term care facilities in Timonium, Maryland.
. The branch, along with all other special branches of Route 8, were proposed for total elimination with no replacement under the original GBBI plans. But due to public outcry, service to Stella Maris was retained by MTA on the new Route 12 that operated back then out of the Lutherville Light Rail Stop at the same times these trips were previously provided on the Route 8. MTA continued to serve Stella Maris on the basis that the organization is non-profit, while all other discontinued former branches of Route 8 served for-profit employers.
The original route of Route 12 that started in 2005 was via Ridgely Road and Dulaney Valley Road
, but this route was modified twice in February 2006 due to community opposition from Timonium
area residents to operating buses on residential streets. On February 5, the route was modified to Cranbrook Road and some other local roads in the Cockeysville
area, and on February 19, the new routing was via York Road, Fairmount Avenue, and Dulaney Valley Road, similar to the old Route 8 branch.
On August 24, 2008, Route 12 was modified again to operate between Stella Maris and Greenmount and North Avenues. This was done to enable the line to have a direct connection with bus routes 13, 22
, 33
, 44
, and 55
. Such connections were found to be far more in demand than those to the light rail, and riders wishing to connect to the light rail were advised to transfer to Route 8.
Today, Route 12 is one of two buses operated by MTA for the benefit of a single employer. The other is Route 104, which serves Johns Hopkins Hospital
.
Maryland Transit Administration
The Maryland Transit Administration is a state-operated mass transit administration in Maryland, and is part of the Maryland Department of Transportation. It is better known as MTA Maryland to avoid confusion with other cities' transit agencies who share the initials MTA. The MTA operates a...
in Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
and its suburbs. The line is a dedicated service or employees of Stella Maris, a complex of long term care facilities in Timonium, Maryland.
History
Route 12 was formed in 2005 as replacement for the Stella Maris branch of Route 8, which was discontinued as a part of the Greater Baltimore Bus InitiativeGreater Baltimore Bus Initiative
GBBI redirects here. For the broadband index, see Government Broadband Index The Greater Baltimore Bus Initiative was a sweeping overhaul planned by the Maryland Transit Administration under the administration of then-Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich and his transportation secretary Robert...
. The branch, along with all other special branches of Route 8, were proposed for total elimination with no replacement under the original GBBI plans. But due to public outcry, service to Stella Maris was retained by MTA on the new Route 12 that operated back then out of the Lutherville Light Rail Stop at the same times these trips were previously provided on the Route 8. MTA continued to serve Stella Maris on the basis that the organization is non-profit, while all other discontinued former branches of Route 8 served for-profit employers.
The original route of Route 12 that started in 2005 was via Ridgely Road and Dulaney Valley Road
Maryland Route 146
Maryland Route 146 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Maryland. The state highway runs from MD 45 in Towson north to MD 23 near Jarrettsville. MD 146 connects Towson with Loch Raven Reservoir, an impoundment of Gunpowder Falls. The state highway also serves the northern Baltimore County...
, but this route was modified twice in February 2006 due to community opposition from Timonium
Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland
Lutherville-Timonium is a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland made up of the unincorporated communities of Lutherville and Timonium. The population was 15,814 as of the 2000 census. Within its borders lies the Lutherville Historic District...
area residents to operating buses on residential streets. On February 5, the route was modified to Cranbrook Road and some other local roads in the Cockeysville
Cockeysville, Maryland
Cockeysville is a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 19,388 at the 2000 census.-History:...
area, and on February 19, the new routing was via York Road, Fairmount Avenue, and Dulaney Valley Road, similar to the old Route 8 branch.
On August 24, 2008, Route 12 was modified again to operate between Stella Maris and Greenmount and North Avenues. This was done to enable the line to have a direct connection with bus routes 13, 22
Route 22 (MTA Maryland)
Route 22 is a bus route operated by the Maryland Transit Administration in Baltimore. The line currently operates between the Mondawmin Metro Subway Station and Bayview Medical Center, serving Television Hill, the Woodberry Light Rail Stop), Hampden, The Rotunda, Homewood, Johns Hopkins University,...
, 33
Route 33 (MTA Maryland)
Route 33 is a bus route operated by the Maryland Transit Administration in Baltimore. The line currently runs from the Rogers Avenue Metro Subway Station in Northwest Baltimore to a loop in Moravia in Northeast Baltimore. Service is provided about once every 10-15 minutes during rush hour, every 20...
, 44
Route 44 (MTA Maryland)
Route 44 is a bus route operated by the Maryland Transit Administration in Baltimore and its suburbs. The line currently runs from Rosedale Industrial Park near Pulaski Highway just outside the Baltimore city limits on the east side of the city across the northern portion of the city to Security...
, and 55
Route 55 (MTA Maryland)
Route 55 is a bus route operated by the Maryland Transit Administration in Baltimore and its suburbs. The line currently runs from Towson to Fox Ridge, serving Parkville, Overlea, Rosedale, and Essex, and the Essex campus of the Community College of Baltimore County .-History:Route 55 started...
. Such connections were found to be far more in demand than those to the light rail, and riders wishing to connect to the light rail were advised to transfer to Route 8.
Today, Route 12 is one of two buses operated by MTA for the benefit of a single employer. The other is Route 104, which serves Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins Hospital
The Johns Hopkins Hospital is the teaching hospital and biomedical research facility of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, located in Baltimore, Maryland . It was founded using money from a bequest by philanthropist Johns Hopkins...
.
External links
- Route 12 map and schedule, effective July 3, 2011