Continuing Concerns for the Historic Overlea Turnaround

When the building has been hit with graffiti, the dedicated OCA volunteers have painted over it. Additionally, through the efforts of former Senator Kathy Klausmeier, exterior lights were installed, thereby reducing the amount of graffiti. Recently however, graffiti has appeared on the jersey walls of the bus loop. Painting over this would only provide a new blank slate and an invitation for more graffiti. Furthermore, standing in the loop would be dangerous.

Another concern is that the sidewalks in front of the building and the waiting area concrete floor are filthy. No one who uses the turnaround should have to be subjected to this.

These current issues are far greater than the Association and volunteers can address. OCA requests to MDOT to deal with these concerns have gone unanswered.

The OCA recently met at the turnaround with Maryland State Delegate Nick Allen to ask for assistance. Community leadership has asked him for help to compel MDOT to address these issues and provide permanent appropriate solutions. Please contact Delegate Allen to express your support of his efforts to compel MDOT to do the right thing. If you use the bus turnaround for public transportation, he really needs to hear from you. Call 410-841-3365 or email: nick.allen@house.maryland.gov