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Transportation is critical need for Maryland workers in underserved communities | GUEST COMMENTARY
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Transportation in Central Maryland has been prime of thoughts, and on the forefront of the information lately. But it surely’s a difficulty that we at United Method of Central Maryland have seen systemically, and traditionally, affecting underserved communities.
A latest Johns Hopkins Bloomberg College of Public Well being and Baltimore Transit Fairness Coalition research discovered racial disparity concerning public transit entry. One-third of Baltimoreans lack entry to a automotive, and 40% of important staff depend on transit within the Baltimore area.
We lately gathered a panel of regional leaders, together with Mike Kelly, government director of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council; Cheri Cernak, co-owner of CRC Eating places; Joseph T. Jones, Jr., founder, president and CEO of the Middle for City Households; and Leonard Parrish, director of Harford County Neighborhood and Financial Improvement, to debate the transportation points they see perpetuated all through the area. This was the tenth dialog in our Realities of Inequity collection, which focuses on the obstacles folks face to attaining financial stability — and what will be completed to breakdown these limitations.
Our panelists highlighted challenges they see people and households of their communities dealing with often. These limitations embrace the shortage of entry to a automobile, the rising value of gasoline, reliability of public transport, the extra time utilizing public transportation takes — typically including greater than an hour to commute instances — and price (which for some can imply selecting between going to work or paying for groceries).
Lack of protected, dependable transportation impacts virtually each facet of an individual’s life, from the place they work and stay, to what they eat and if or the place they’ve entry to medical care. At United Method, we acknowledge the influence this has particularly on the ALICE inhabitants in our communities — those that are Asset Restricted, Revenue Constrained, and Employed. They’re hardworking folks whose earnings can’t maintain tempo with the price of residing, and they’re most affected by transportation points within the area.
Transportation connects folks to primary wants: a protected inexpensive residence; a job that pays the payments; entry to grocery shops; and the academic assist kids must get forward in life. It’s a very important piece to elevated financial mobility and the well-being of the ALICE inhabitants.
Our panelists shared the work their organizations are doing to assist take away transportation limitations for ALICE of their communities. The Middle for City Households spearheads advocacy efforts for laws to limit the Baby Assist Workplace from routinely suspending driver’s licenses for low-income folks. The group can be engaged on initiatives with the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance and companions with Autos for Change, which gives donated automobiles for these in want. In Harford County, the Workplace of Neighborhood and Financial Improvement has labored to create probably the most aggressive rural transportation methods within the nation.
Workplaces have additionally taken on a few of the burden. At CRC Eating places, administration pays for parking, gives an allowance for public transportation, and lodging or further transport help in inclement climate.
United Method launched a Experience United program in partnership with Lyft in 2018 to assist shut transportation gaps. Experience United gives free and diminished value rides for callers to the 211 Maryland United Method Helpline to entry important medical providers and wholesome meals, get to job interviews, and extra. 211 helplines all through the nation obtain greater than 250,000 requests for transportation help annually. For the reason that begin of Experience United, this system has served folks in over 1,900 cities and cities and has offered over 110,000 free and discounted rides.
Whereas these initiatives and different applications assist, our group wants a extra complete, modernized and coordinated strategy to the general subject of transportation. We have to deal with transportation challenges as they relate to systemic, institutionalized racism and public coverage selections.
We have now an extended strategy to go to repair the long-standing transportation limitations that stay for folk working arduous to get by. We’re optimistic — there are lots of teams and organizations, together with United Method, Middle for City Households, and Harford County Neighborhood and Financial Improvement, and native employers like CRC Eating places — working to construct consciousness of the problem and deal with the issues they discover the place and the way they will. However we’d like true, sustainable options to make an enduring influence.
Franklyn Baker (franklyn.baker@uwcm.org) is president and CEO of United Method of Central Maryland.
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Michigan State Has Several Things to Fix Before Heading to Maryland
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Michigan State’s football team emerged with a 16-10 win against Florida Atlantic, but it was far from a convincing victory. The Spartans struggled throughout the game, exhibiting a range of issues that need immediate attention if they hope to find more consistent success moving forward.
With less than a week to prepare for its next opponent, Michigan State has a critical opportunity to address these shortcomings and refine its game plan.
The win over FAU exposed several areas of concern for Michigan State, particularly on offense. The Spartans were plagued by poor execution and missed opportunities, with several drives stalling due to penalties and miscues. The offensive line, in particular, struggled to establish a rhythm, which led to limited success in both the running and passing games.
Quarterback play from Aidan Chiles was inconsistent, with errant throws and a lack of cohesion with the receiving corps contributing to the team’s inability to sustain drives and put the game away early.
Defensively, Michigan State managed to hold FAU to just 10 points, but there were still some worrying signs. Despite the Spartans having multiple interceptions and a safety, they gave up several big plays, revealing potential vulnerabilities in the secondary and raising concerns about the unit’s ability to maintain discipline and focus throughout the game. Missed tackles and lapses in coverage could prove costly against more formidable opponents, making it imperative for the coaching staff to address these issues in the coming week.
Special teams were another area where Michigan State faltered. On multiple occasions, the Spartans gave up more punt return yards than they should have because of missed tackles.
With less than a week before its next game, Michigan State has a valuable window to regroup and make the necessary adjustments. The coaching staff will need to focus on tightening up execution across all phases of the game — offense, defense and special teams. This includes refining the game plan, improving communication and instilling a greater sense of urgency and discipline among the players.
The Spartans cannot afford to let the issues that plagued them against FAU carry over into their matchup against Maryland. If they hope to be competitive as the season progresses, the team must use this time to correct course and demonstrate growth in all facets of its game.
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Maryland Weather: Be on Alert for Isolated Severe Thunderstorms
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BALTIMORE – Scattered showers will give way to mostly cloudy skies Sunday, with a chance for isolated severe storms.
Expect overnight lows in the 70s after a warm air mass moved through. A cold front will bring another chance for an isolated strong storms on Sunday. The day won’t be a washout, there is the possibility of active weather in the afternoon and evening.
The front will bring bright sunny skies for Monday with low humidity. Perfect weather for the afternoon barbecue or last summer activity. Kids getting back to school this week should expect refreshing temperatures… possibly even a little chilly with overnight lows in the 50s.
High pressure will control our weather for the middle of the week. Expect sunny skies and low humidity through Friday. Overnight lows Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the mid 50s, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s. The chance of showers returns late Friday.
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Maryland Weather: Severe Storms Moving in From West
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BALTIMORE – Severe storms have been plaguing western Maryland this afternoon. They are on the move east and will push into Carroll County near the 6pm hour. These storms have a history of producing winds capable of downing trees. We are also seeing heavy rain and lightning.
Most of the activity will push north and south of the forecast area surrounding Baltimore with the marine layer or stable air mass keeping the severe weather west of the mountain regions.
The warm front associated with the severe weather is bring warm, humid air in overnight. Expect overnight lows in the low 70s with scattered showers and isolated severe storms.
A secondary cold front will bring another chance for an isolated strong storms on Sunday. The day won’t be a washout, there is the possibility of active weather in the afternoon and evening.
The front will bring bright sunny skies for Monday with low humidity. Perfect weather for the afternoon barbecue or last summer activity. Kids getting back to school this week should expect refreshing temperatures… possibly even a little chilly with overnight lows in the 50s.
High pressure will control our weather for the middle of the week. Expect sunny skies and low humidity through Friday. Overnight lows Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the mid 50s, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s. The chance of showers returns late Friday.
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