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Panel approves repeal of BRTC, creation of new transit boards and commissioned rail study
House Environment and Transportation Committee · April 10, 2026
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Summary
The committee passed Senate Bill 947, repealing the Baltimore Regional Transit Commission and creating two new boards for core transit and commuter service; the bill also requires the Maryland Transit Administration to contract for a technical study on creating a state rail authority to be completed by Dec. 1, 2026.
Senate Bill 947 was advanced by the committee on April 9. Chair Lewis said the bill would repeal the Baltimore Regional Transit Commission (BRTC) and create two new bodies: a governing board for Baltimore core-area…
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