Charm City Circulator
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Circulator on the Transit App!
Busses are running on all routes!
Track the arrival of your next ride using the Transit App.
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1/19/2023
All routes are running, and we are increasing the frequency beginning 7:00 a.m. January,10th 2023
Frequency:
- Purple: 12 Minutes
- Orange: 20 Minutes
- Green: 20 Minutes (Restored!)
- Banner: 20 Minutes (Restored!)
Get current service status by calling 410.396.9596, or by refreshing this page.
1/17/2023
All routes are running, and we are increasing the frequency beginning 7:00 a.m. January,10th 2023
Frequency:
- Purple: 15 Minutes
- Orange: 20 Minutes
- Green: 20 Minutes
- Banner: 40 Minutes
Get current service status by calling 410.396.9596, or by refreshing this page.
1/12/2023
All routes are running, and we are increasing the frequency beginning 7:00 a.m. January,10th 2023
Frequency:
- Purple: 20 Minutes
- Orange: 20 Minutes
- Green: 240 Minutes
- Banner: 40 Minutes
Get current service status by calling 410.396.9596, or by refreshing this page.
1/9/2023
All routes are running, and we are increasing the frequency beginning 7:00 a.m. January,10th 2023
Frequency:
- Purple: 30 Minutes
- Orange: 30 Minutes
- Green: 30 Minutes
- Banner: 30 Minutes
Get current service status by calling 410.396.9596, or by refreshing this page.
1/8/2023
All routes are running! Limited service will resume on each route, beginning 7am, Jan 9.
Frequency:
- Orange - 60min
- Purple - 60min
- Green - 40min
- Banner - 40min
Get current service status by calling 410.396.9596, or by refreshing this page.
1/5/2023
Due to a transition in contractor servicing, fleet inspections, and emergency maintenance necessary for service resumption in the new year, Circulator service is canceled until January 8. MDOT/MTA will continue to be available.
Thursday, January 5th, 2023 - Sunday, January 8th, 2023 Service Cancellations:
- Thursday, January 5th, 2023 - No Service
- Friday, January 6th, 2023 - No Service
- Saturday, January 7th, 2023 - No Service
- Sunday, January 8th, 2023 - No Service
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Why is service still cancelled? Good question. We're hiring new drivers. So far, we've been able to hire 30 new bus drivers, but we still need another 15. Want to drive a Charm City Circulator Bus? Apply with First Transit using this link: buff.ly/3I1QvwY
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Why is service still cancelled? Good question. We're making repairs. We're modernizing with new cameras & GPS tracking tech. We're testing new components, and making sure they work on the field. We're taking the time to ensure our busses are the best they can be for you.
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Why is service still cancelled? Good question. We're doing trainings. We're making sure that all our new drivers and inspectors are well-versed and trained on the Circulator routes.
1/3/2023
Due to a transition in contractor servicing, fleet inspections, and emergency maintenance necessary for service resumption in the new year, Circulator service is canceled until January 4. MDOT/MTA will continue to be available.
Monday, January 2nd, 2023 - Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 Service Cancellations:
- Monday, January 2nd, 2023 - No Service
- Tuesday January 3rd, 2023 - No Service
- Wednesday January 4th, 2023 - No Service
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12/30/2022
December 30, 2022- January 2, 2022, Charm City Circulator (CCC) Service Canceled
Today, Friday, December 30, 2022, Please be advised Charm City Circulator (CCC) service is canceled for today, effective immediately. Service cancellation is due to a transition in contractor servicing, fleet inspections, and emergency maintenance necessary to resume service in the new year. Due to the large number of people expected in the downtown area for the New Year’s Eve fireworks display, patrons are strongly encouraged to use the Light Rail and Metro Subway. Please note that the Charm City Circulator will not be operating on Saturday, December 31, 2022 (New Year's Eve), and Sunday, January 1, 2023 (New Year's Day). The CCC will issue a service update on Monday, January 2nd, 2023, outlining service expectations for January 2023 as fleet preparations are finalized. Service updates are available on the CCC’s Twitter and Facebook Pages.
Friday, December 30, 2022- Monday, January 2nd, 2023 Service Cancellations:
- Friday, December 30, 2022- No Service
- New Year’s Eve – Saturday, December 31, 2022– No Service
- New Year’s Day – Sunday, January 1, 2023 - No Service
12/13/2022
Charm City Circulator (CCC) Service Impacts for Routine Inspections and Holiday Schedule
This December 2022, through approximately Mid-January, 2023, the new Charm City Circulator (CCC) service operator will be conducting annual fleet inspections and routine maintenance. During this period, we anticipate the current level of service to experience some disruptions. We encourage using The Transit App for the most accurate bus arrival and departure times. The CCC will provide a service update in January 2023, when regular service resumes.
2022 Holiday Service Schedule:
- Christmas Day- Sunday, December 25, 2022 – No Service
- New Year’s Eve – Saturday, December 31, 2022– No Service
- New Year’s Day – Sunday, January 1, 2023 - No Service
The backbone of any great city is transportation. The Charm City Circulator (CCC), a fleet of 24 free shuttles that travel four routes in the central business district of Baltimore City, Maryland. The Harbor Connector (HC) is an extension of the CCC and is the City’s free maritime transit service connecting 6 piers through four vessels.
The CCC consists of four separate routes—the Green Route which runs from City Hall to Fells Point to Johns Hopkins Hospital Campus, the Purple Route which runs from 33rd Street to Federal Hill, the Orange Route which runs from Hollins Market to Harbor East, and the Banner Route which runs from the Inner Harbor to Fort McHenry.
We service residents, downtown employees, students and tourists, and anyone else who wishes to ride. The shuttle is intended to reduce congestion and greenhouse gas pollution by offering a convenient, reliable, and eco-friendly form of public transportation.
Top 10 Reasons to Ride the Charm City Circulator
- FAST, FRIENDLY & FREE. Free is good. And, free is faster because you don’t have to waste time looking for a change or waiting in line for other riders to pay a fare.
- CONVENIENT. Rides come every 15 to 20 minutes, every 20-25 minutes for the Banner Route. All you have to do is step on and go.
- COOL. Baltimore’s never seen a ride like this one. It’s sleek, comfortable, and green. With zero emissions up to 40% of the time, it will even help keep the planet cool.
- CONNECTED. The Charm City Circulator will take you to all there is to do in the heart of the city, like business meetings or a ball game. Or use it to connect between other forms of transit like Light Rail, MARC, the subway, even the Harbor Connector.
- CUSTOMERS ARE #1. Professional drivers are specially trained to make Your New Downtown Ride friendly, calm, and comfortable.
- CHILD FRIENDLY. The Charm City Circulator makes it easy and inexpensive to take the whole family to one of Downtown’s museums, parks, and attractions.
- CREATIVE USE OF TIME. Sit back and relax. Read the paper. Or get some extra work done. Anything’s possible when you don’t have to sit behind the wheel.
- CONVENTION COVERAGE. Visitors can get from their hotel to the Convention Center, then take it to museums, shopping, and the area’s best restaurants.
- COST-EFFECTIVE. Even if you drive to a garage you can take the Charm City Circulator between appointments, eliminating the need to pay to park more than once.
- CAR SAVER. Downtown residents will no longer have to suffer the expense and hassle of owning (and parking) a car. The Charm City Circulator will get you where you need to go, whether it’s the grocery store, the office, or back from a night out with friends.
CHARM CITY CIRCULATOR FACT SHEET
WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF THE CIRCULATOR SERVICE?
- Limit air pollution
- Limit congestion growth
- Tie together growing communities
- Spread the use of the existing parking supply
THE SERVICE AT A GLANCE
- Free!
- 4 Routes
- 15 to 20 minutes frequency (Banner Route - 20 to 25 minute frequency)
- 7 days a week
- Connects to less expensive parking on the fringes of downtown
- Connects to Amtrak, MARC, Light Rail, and Metro Subway
- Integrated with the Harbor Connector service
HOW IS IT FRIENDLY?
- Customers are #1
- Innovative hybrid buses are low emitting and environmentally friendly
- Free means that it is wallet-friendly, too
HOW IS IT DIFFERENT?
- Sustainable funding source
- Innovative hybrid buses
HOW WILL IT BE FAST?
- Traffic engineering improvements to help the bus move quickly along its route:
- Transit/bike lanes on Pratt and Lombard Streets give buses priority
- Queue jumping gives the bus a little head start at busy intersections by giving the bus an early green light
- Stop locations – placed further apart than the norm, allowing for faster travel
- Free means no fare box, so boarding is faster
THE CHARM CITY CIRCULATOR'S HARBOR CONNECTOR:
- Easy access to Maritime Park
- Three "ping-pong" routes: Maritime Park to Tide Point, Canton Waterfront Park to Tide Point, and Harbor View to Harbor East
- Also free!
Schedule
Service is every 15 to 20 minutes.
(Banner Route - 45 minute headways between the hours of 11:00am-3:00pm)
Year Round Operating Hours
Circulator
Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-8:00pm
Friday: 7:00am-midnight
Saturday: 9:00am-midnight
Sunday: 9:00am-8:00pm
Harbor Connector
Monday-Friday: 6:00am-11:00am & 2:30pm - 8:00pm
Please note: To accommodate all riders a one-loop maximum will be enforced by operators. Also, The Charm City Circulator is in operation every day except, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, or otherwise noted, such as in the event of inclement weather conditions. Periodically, due to local events or construction, detours/closures may be introduced to operational routes in an effort to continue service with the least amount of disruption. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your support and patience.
No Strand Policy
Riders present at any of the Circulator stops at the end of service hours, will be allowed to board and will be taken to their respective stop destinations on the same route. Service will not be provided to riders who arrive at stops after service hours.
Layover
From time to time during your trip on the Charm City Circulator, you may notice the bus makes an occasional unscheduled stop for a short period. No need to worry - this is what is known as a "Layover" and it's necessary to maintain headways and keep our operation on time. Unlike most transit operations, the Charm City Circulator does not utilize timetables to drive schedules and/or arrival times; but rather, we use headways. As such, a layover is necessary to correct the timing of the bus on its specified route; especially if it's running too fast, to prevent "bunching" of buses. Additionally, it serves as a safety measure to ensure our operators receive enough rest so that they remain as alert as possible while operating the bus.
Stop Closures
Charm City Circulator Contact Information
PURPLE ROUTE
Redwood Street (#303)
33rd Street- Medstar Union Memorial (#316)
Conway Street (#330)
BANNER ROUTE
Conway Street (#401)