That all changed recently with the introduction of the Charm City Circulator (the CCC). The totally free shuttle service was a part of former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon’s vision of a cleaner, greener Baltimore and the service is an innovative addition to the transportation options in Baltimore.
The designers of the shuttle service were interested in doing it in the cleanest way possible. It is intended to reduce congestion and greenhouse gas pollution by offering a convenient, reliable and eco-friendly form of public transportation. The fleet consists of 21 shuttles which continuously travel along 3 routes that link the CCC to other transportation systems and that stop at most Baltimore attractions. All of the shuttle buses are Hybrid Electric vehicles. It is the first fleet of this type in a major metropolitan area. Taking advantage of the latest innovations in communications technology, the CCC offers a service which combines GPS data with predictive software to give arrival times for the next few vehicles. You can get Mobile Alerts with updates from a live-time Bus Tracker and Service Updates about each of the three routes. With accessibility being of the utmost importance, the CCC website offers information on the parking options located right near the CCC routes. They have also taken bikers into consideration and offer information on where bike lids are available for secure storage.
Baltimore residents, students and visitors are all encouraged to try the new service. It can be used as a connector to a commuter train, commuter parking lot or subway stop. Visitors can use it to get from attraction to attraction. As an added bonus, CCC riders can get a free transfer to take the Baltimore Water Taxi from 2 different CCC stops to the Tide Point development. On a beautiful day, this is a fun way to see the Inner Harbor on the way to dining at one of the new restaurants in the Tide Point development. The Charm City Circulator is a great addition to the transportation options in Baltimore and has taken the challenge out of getting around the city.
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