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 encompassed the development of the Red Line, a new east–west light rail line through Baltimore; the expansion of the Green Line, an existing Baltimore Metro Subway extension; improved transit links between Baltimore and Washington; upgraded local bus services in the Baltimore area; and enhanced cooperation among regional jurisdictions.