MTA Youth Transit Council
invites you to connect and explore
our world of public transportation!
Want to be a part of something extraordinary?
The Youth Transit Council is an advisory group that offers young people in the Baltimore area an opportunity to learn how The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) operates, offer suggestions, and explore career options in the public transportation industry.
The Youth Transit Council provides opportunities for young people to build real‑world skills and learn about the full range of MTA career options.
It is designed as a dynamic forum where youth voices interact directly with MTA, fostering understanding and collaboration between the agency and its young customers.
Our 2026–2027 application period is now closed. We encourage you to follow MTA on social media and subscribe to our newsletter for future youth-focused opportunities. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at ytc@mta.maryland.gov.
Overview
Learn about our Vision
About Our Council
Read Former Member ExperiencesOur Vision
We are committed to fostering an environment that embraces and values the voices of young people. By encouraging collaboration between MTA and young customers, we ensure that youth views are not only heard but respected. This effort aims to bridge the gap between MTA and youth to create a more connected transit system tailored to their unique needs.
About Our Council
- The Council has youth members selected to represent the region’s age groups, geographies, demographics and schools.
- Members will serve for the 2026 - 2027 school year.
- Eligibility requires being 14–18 years old at the time of application, a resident within the MTA service area (served by MTA Local Bus, Light Rail, Metro Subway), and the ability to attend at least six meetings per academic year.
- YTC will meet in person Saturday mornings from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at accessible community locations (see schedule below).
Selection Process
Our 2026–2027 application period is now closed. We encourage you to follow MTA on social media and subscribe to our newsletter for future youth-focused opportunities. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at ytc@mta.maryland.gov.
2026-2027 Meeting Dates
- Brief Orientation: Week of September 28, 2026
- Saturday October 10, 2026 (First Session)
- Saturday November 14, 2026
- Saturday December 12, 2026
- Saturday January 23, 2027
- Saturday February 13, 2027
- Saturday March 13, 2027
- Saturday April 10, 2027
- Saturday May 22, 2027
- Saturday June 12, 2027 (Final Session)
Youth Transit Council Benefits
- Career Exploration – Discover exciting opportunities for career development in Maryland’s transportation industry.
- Bridging the Gap – Serve as the voice of Maryland youth in conversations with various MDOT MTA departments.
- Teamwork – Collaborate with fellow youth participants from across the city.
- Letter of Recommendation – Participants who attend at least six meetings are eligible to receive a personalized letter of recommendation for use with an organization, scholarship, higher education, or other opportunity of their choice.
- Monthly Participation Incentives – Receive rotating incentives that recognize your valuable contributions and time spent on the committee (e.g., food at meetings, MTA swag, newsletter shout-outs, small gifts).
Past YTC Topics
- Customer Experience Office
- Discussions with Public Officials with Maryland Delegate and MTA Gov’t Relations Team
- Field Trip to MTA Operations
- Presentation from MTA’s Red Line Team
Hear what former members said about their council experience
2023-24 Council Member
“Members were able to give input into what happened at meetings and we were briefed in depth about all of the MTAs functions”
2023-24 Council Member
“I liked how the size of the group, there was always enough people for meaningful conversation to take place between council members”
