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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

More Money From Rising Gas Tax Going To Mass Transit

Maryland needs to continue to invest more in public transportation as it sees a boost in funding from the rising state gas tax, transportation experts said Monday at annual transportation summit of the Greater Baltimore Committee.

The panel, featuring high-ranking officials from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), unanimously lauded the passage of HB 1515, the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act which increased transportation funding — to $4.4 billion over 5 years — through the hotly-debated gas tax increase and other transportation revenues such as bus fares and vehicle registration fees.

Panelists for the Greater Baltimore Committee discussed plans for the expansion of the DC Metro System, highlighted recent improvements made to the Baltimore Lightrail System, and emphasized the importance of expanding the state’s public transportation system to support sustainable growth in the region.

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6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wish we could get a train from salisbury to Philadelphia. From there we could access all the train lines.

Anonymous said...

Using market manipulation to drive people into the cities. Same goal as Agenda 21, coincidence?

Anonymous said...

8:36 - from what I have seen, the rail for that run is already on the ground and goes all the way to the Eastern Shore of VA.

All that is needed is a passenger train to make the run.....

The better alternative would be a run from SBY to ANP so we can avoid the bridge.....dream on!

Anonymous said...

They need to fix the roads,there tearing up my truck!

Anonymous said...

Need more to invest?... my arse. How about more to fritter away?

Anonymous said...

who cares? if Baltimore wants it let them pay for it
keep my tax money on the shore.