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<Title>Road Closure ALERT: Paradise Route ~ Construction</Title>
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<Summary>PARADISE CLOSURE ALERT    S. Beechfield Ave. has been closed due to construction and a shortage in flag crew. We are unable to pick up riders at the following stops:     Out-of-Service  Bus Stop...</Summary>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="140219" important="true" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/ocss/posts/140219">
<Title>Announcement: Key Bridge Collapse Impact on Downtown Route</Title>
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<Title>Spring Break Interim Service Schedule</Title>
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<Title>Career Workshop for Veterans/Military Connected students!</Title>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="139901" important="true" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/ocss/posts/139901">
<Title>UPDATE: Paradise Route ~ Detour In Effect @Garden Ridge Rd.</Title>
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<Summary> Hello Paradise Route Riders,   The construction crews have closed portions of Maiden Choice lane beginning at Garden Ridge Rd. and detoured all traffic to Garden Ridge Rd. and South Belle Grove...</Summary>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="139806" important="true" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/ocss/posts/139806">
<Title>UPDATE: Paradise Route ~ One Lane Open - All Stops Access</Title>
<Tagline>BGE Gas Line Replacement ~ Beginning - March 11, 2024.</Tagline>
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<Title>Paradise Route: Road Closure and Detours</Title>
<Tagline>BGE Gas Line Replacement ~ Beginning - March 11, 2024.</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div><div><p><span>Dear Paradise Route Riders,</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>We hope you're doing well. We wanted to let you know about an upcoming road closure on Maiden Choice Lane because of the replacement of the BGE gas line. The closure will be effective starting Monday, March 11, 2024, from <strong>9:00 AM to 3:00 PM </strong>until the gas lines are replaced. Due to the detour, riders can expect a 5-10 minute delay.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>The following bus stops will be affected during this period:</span></p><ul><li><span>Stop 15: Maiden Choice La. &amp; Wilkens Ave</span></li><li><span>Stop 16: Maiden Choice La. &amp; Grand Bend Dr. (Wilkens Plaza)</span></li><li><span>Stop 17: Maiden Choice La. &amp; Wilton Overlook</span></li><li><span>Stop 18: Maiden Choice La. &amp; Garden Ridge Rd.</span></li><li><span>Stop 19: Maiden Choice La. &amp; Symmington Ave</span></li></ul><div><br></div><p><span>To minimize inconvenience, we have arranged alternative detour routes and pickup locations for your convenience:</span></p><p><strong><br></strong></p><p><strong>Stop 15: Maiden Choice La. &amp; Wilkens Ave</strong></p><ul><ul><li><span>Alternative: Please use Stop<strong> <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@39.2627942,-76.6973123,3a,85.8y,298.49h,89.67t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1shG4NNQaXtHKIDofS1_q3Ag!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?authuser=0&amp;entry=ttu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">14: Maiden Choice La. &amp; Warren Tree</a></strong></span></li></ul></ul><div><br></div><div><strong><strong>Stop 16: Maiden Choice La. &amp; Grand Bend Dr. (Wilkens Plaza) </strong></strong><strong>and </strong></div><div><strong>Stop 17: Maiden Choice La. &amp; Wilton Overlook</strong></div><ul><ul><li><span><span><span>Stops 16<strong> </strong></span></span>Alternative: Board the bus<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@39.2654567,-76.701239,3a,75y,330.65h,95.11t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1shialA0X6TWblNHutWg2JyQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?authuser=0&amp;entry=ttu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong> across the street</strong></a> from the usual stops.</span></li><li><span><span><span>Stops 17<strong> </strong></span></span>Alternative: Board the bus <strong><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@39.2678552,-76.7045983,3a,85.7y,326.45h,94.01t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1scvDSAPxLE9BBp5O5Y_uo6Q!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?authuser=0&amp;entry=ttu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">across the street</a> </strong>from the usual stops.</span></li></ul></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Stops 18: Maiden Choice La. &amp; Garden Ridge Rd. and 19: Maiden Choice La. &amp; Symmington Ave</strong></div><ul><ul><li><span>Alternative: Board the bus at<strong> <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@39.2712769,-76.7105199,3a,75y,35.28h,84.08t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s0PDP8_FmMt2Q8DYwYtloOw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?authuser=0&amp;entry=ttu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Maiden Choice Ln. &amp; Kenwood Ave</a>.</strong></span></li><li><span>Stops 18<strong> </strong>Alternative: Walk to Maiden Choice Ln. &amp; Kenwood Ave direction <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/39.2720007,-76.7117876/39.2713067,-76.710451/@39.2716361,-76.7140141,279a,35y,90h,39.38t/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!4m4!1m1!4e1!1m0!3e2?authuser=0&amp;entry=ttu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>here</strong></a></span></li><li><span>Stops 19<strong> </strong>Alternative: Walk to Maiden Choice Ln. &amp; Kenwood Ave direction <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/39.2725458,-76.7138251/39.2713067,-76.710451/@39.2725335,-76.7178878,510a,35y,90h,39.29t/am=t/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!4m1!3e2?authuser=0&amp;entry=ttu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>here</strong></a></span></li></ul></ul><div><br></div><p><span>If you need immediate assistance or clarification regarding pickup locations, please don't hesitate to contact our office at 410.455.2454. </span><span>We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this necessary road closure. We want you to know that our priority is to ensure your safety and minimize disruptions to your travel plans.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Safe Travels,</span></p><p><span>Transit Team</span></p></div></div></div>
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<Title>Downtown Route Closure Due to St. Patrick's Parade</Title>
<Tagline>Sunday 03/10/24 - Use MLK &amp; Lombard Stop</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div><span>There's a St. Patrick's Day parade today that has closed Greene St &amp; Pratt St so our buses cannot service stops in that area.</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>Riders are encouraged to use the stops at the Greyhound bus stop and MLK &amp; Pratt St. </span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>Regular service will resume when the parade is complete later this afternoon.</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>For immediate assistance, please call the Transit office at 410.455.2454</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>Safe Travels,</span></div><div>Transit Team</div></div>
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