Do You Need a Car in Baltimore?

Baltimore is one of the better places in the country to live if you want to get around without your own car — at least according to one new report. ... Baltimore also has more traditional public transportation options including bus lines, the Charm City Circulator downtown bus system, a light rail line and a subway line.

How good is public transportation in Baltimore?

Baltimore isn't a city known for its efficient public transportation system. However, there are 4 major options--bus, MARC train, Light Rail, and Metro subway. ... The buses run throughout the city and into Baltimore County. The bus system is notoriously unreliable.

Is it safe to drive in Baltimore?

Out of 200 cities ranked for safe driving by Allstate, the insurance company named Baltimore last on the list — even when adjusted for population density and precipitation. ... And Baltimore drivers also braked hard 29.3 times per 1,000 times, 10 more times than the national average of 19 hard-brake events per 1,000 miles.