Maryland Transportation Authority releases bay traffic study BALTIMORE, MD (wesm) - (AP) A recent Maryland Transportation Authority study shows not enough people would use a transit-only system across the Chesapeake Bay to make it cost-effective.

The Bay Bridge Transit Study, released today, says only about 3,000 people would use the transit system by 2030. The study says that's only a 1.1 percent reduction in vehicles.

The study also concluded less than 1,000 people would use the service during weekday morning rush-hours. That would only reduce westbound traffic by 4.3 percent.

Transportation Secretary John Porcari says the study shows a comprehensive approach, involving more than transit changes, is required to reduce Eastern Shore traffic.
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