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Transit advocates and community groups push Maryland to prioritize rail and bus over I‑495/I‑270 toll lanes
Summary
Multiple witnesses told the subcommittee the FY25 CTP and MDOT choices favor controversial highway expansions (I‑495/I‑270 toll lanes and American Legion Bridge replacement) over transit projects such as the Baltimore Red Line; advocates warned climate, equity and federal scoring risks and urged redirecting funds to transit and system preservation.
At the subcommittee hearing, several advocacy groups and local stakeholders urged lawmakers to prioritize transit preservation and expansion over highway capacity projects outlined in the CTP.
The Greater Baltimore Committee told senators six priorities for Baltimore transit, including fixing MTA’s state of good repair and staffing, frequent reliable service to job centers, stronger regional coordination and a 10‑year rapid transit expansion…
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