Can Md. public transportation give you a lift? Now is a good time to find out: It’s free this weekend

For about half of Americans, public transit is not a viable option as they simply don’t live close to a bus route, light rail, subway or commuter rail line. But to many who could make that choice but do not — including quite a few in the Baltimore area — it’s perceived as a hassle, a too-slow, too-crowded, too-unpleasant alternative to jumping into your vehicle and driving to your destination.