Baltimore residents will soon see expanded transit options as the Charm City Circulator prepares to roll out significant improvements to two of its busiest routes. Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Baltimore City Department of Transportation Director Veronica P. McBeth announced that beginning Sunday, December 7, 2025, both the Green and Orange Routes will extend service to connect more neighborhoods with jobs, schools, health care, and key destinations across the city.
The expansion marks a major step toward strengthening Baltimore’s free transit network, with a focus on neighborhoods historically underserved by reliable transportation.
Mayor Scott emphasized the city’s commitment to equity. “We’re focused on expanding transit access in every single neighborhood of our city, especially those that have been without reliable transit for far too long,” he said. “The Green Route expansion will connect residents in Broadway East, Oliver, and East Baltimore Midway to greater job opportunities and essential services. This is about more than just moving buses; it’s about providing fast, friendly, and free transit for all Baltimoreans.”
Green Route: Direct, Expanded Access for East Baltimore
The Green Route will be extended deeper into East Baltimore, now serving Broadway East, Oliver, and East Baltimore Midway. Riders will continue to benefit from existing connections to downtown, multiple Metro stations, the Johns Hopkins Hospital campus, and major business and tourist districts.
The new alignment will introduce stops along the Inner Harbor, Orleans Street, North Broadway, and North Avenue—key corridors that provide access to employment centers, retail, schools, and medical services. To make room for the expansion, Green Route buses will shift away from Fleet Street and the section of Broadway south of Fayette Street, redirecting service to areas currently lacking consistent transit options.
Once implemented, Green Route buses will operate every 20 minutes.
Orange Route: New Stop at Maritime Park
The Orange Route will also evolve as it maintains coverage in the Harbor Point area. The route will begin serving a new stop at Maritime Park along Caroline Street, offering increased access to workplaces, waterfront programming, and nearby residential communities.
With the update, Orange Route buses will run with approximately 10-minute headways, further supporting high-frequency, fare-free travel.
Shaped by Community Input and Planning
The updated routes stem directly from Baltimore’s Transit Development Plan (TDP), completed in 2021–2022. The TDP laid out long-term strategies to enhance system equity and reliability without exceeding current fleet or budget constraints.
“These enhancements are just the beginning of smart, sustainable transit planning in action,” said Director McBeth. “Our work does not stop here. We are committed to a long-term, equitable roadmap for fare-free Circulator service.”
The full Transit Development Plan, along with route maps and service details, can be viewed at: https://transportation.baltimorecity.gov/charm-city-circulator
Tools for Riders
To support a smooth transition, residents are encouraged to download the Passio Go! app, which provides real-time bus tracking and up-to-date route information.
The December 7 rollout represents a significant investment in mobility and opportunity—linking more Baltimoreans to the places they live, work, and thrive while reinforcing the city’s commitment to equitable transportation for all.