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Lawmakers hear regionwide case for another $150 million-plus for WMATA capital needs
Summary
Supporters told the Appropriations Committee HB 386 would sustain Metro's capital program through a revolving bond program and targeted investments (notably signaling). WMATA, regional planning bodies and unions urged a favorable report while answering questions about automation and workforce protections.
Delegate Moore Corman presented HB 386, the Maryland Metro Funding Modification Act of 2026, asking the committee to update the state’s dedicated capital funding for WMATA. He said the 2018 flat-dollar contribution has lost value to inflation and that updated capital support is needed to keep the system’s capital program operating beyond debt service.
Charlie Scott, representing WMATA, said the authority has rebuilt reliability and seen ridership rebound, and that static dedicated funding of $5.5 billion in capital leaves an increasing share dedicated…
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