The BTA's priorities included construction of the Red Line, a new east–west light rail line through Baltimore and the Green Line, an extension of the existing Baltimore Metro Subway; enhanced transit connections between Baltimore and Washington; improved local bus service in the Baltimore region; and regional cooperation among the local jurisdictions that comprise the region.
The BTA's objectives involved developing the Red Line, an east–west light rail line through Baltimore; expanding the Green Line, which is part of the existing subway system; strengthening transit links between Baltimore and Washington; improving local bus services in the region; and promoting cooperation among regional jurisdictions.