Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)
UBalt employees can now enjoy free ridership for on Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) systems. Regular status faculty and staff can use the Light Rail, the Baltimore Metro Subway, local bus service, and commuter bus service in the Baltimore region at no charge. The free Mass Transit Benefit currently does not include the MARC trains.
All regular-status faculty and staff who wish to use the free ridership must get a state ID by submitting the following:
- ID application
- A copy of your government issued ID
- Jpeg photograph (please read directions for photo restrictions). You also have the option of having your photo taken at the Security Card Processing Center (SCPC)
There are 2 options to submit your documents:
- HR Secure Upload Link
- Drop off at the OHR office. Walk-in hours 10am-3pm or call 410.837.5410 to make an appointment for other times.
Once paperwork is submitted, please wait for an approval email from OHR. This is required before you are able to pick up your ID card from either the Annapolis or Baltimore location. The card will be printed on-site when you arrive.
Please bring a printed copy State Security Card Acknowledgement form to the pick up that you will be required to sign it in front of the staff.
SCPS Baltimore Location: 201 W. Preston St., Room L-6 Baltimore, MD 21201 SCPS Annapolis Location: 29 St. John St. Annapolis, MD 21401
Both location hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 8am-2pm.