What is the Community Advisory Team or “CAT”?

Community Advisory Team (CAT) is a group of individuals who will bring voices and perspectives from the full range of affinity groups and neighborhoods living, working, and investing along the Red Line transit corridor. The CAT will serve as a vital link between the Maryland Transit Administration’s Red Line team and the diverse communities of the greater Baltimore region.

What is the CAT’s role?

• Bring a range of perspectives from diverse communities into the Red Line process to promote the flow of information and ideas.
• Share opportunities for partnerships with local groups/organizations.
• Help identify community assets, characteristics, and needs that could be impacted by the Red Line.
• Advise the Red Line team on approaches and methods for successful local engagement.

CAT Expectations and Commitment

While we hope that CAT members will serve throughout the duration of the Red Line project, we are asking for a minimum of a two year commitment.

• Attend CAT meetings regularly and specialty work sessions or educational events that align with Red Line activities.
• Collaborate and partner with parallel community involvement activities including internship, Station Area Advisory Committee and workforce development initiatives.
• Join The Red Line team for occasional travel as possible.
• Ensure the community is informed about Red Line development process and the decisions involved.