Transportation – I–270 and I–495 – Prohibition on Toll Lanes (Stop Unnecessary Toll Lanes Act of 2021)
Sponsor: Julian Ivey (District 47A)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Transportation - HighwaysStatus: Hearing 2/12 at 1:30 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting the Maryland Transportation Authority, or a private entity participating in a public-private partnership, from imposing a toll for the use of Interstate 495 or Interstate 270.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 5Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Bartlett, Olivia | DoTheMostGood | Position only |
| FAV | Tulkin, Joshlobbyist | MD Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Elliott, Richard DeShay | Prince George's County Young Democrats | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Ivey, Delegate Iveylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Clark, Rachellobbyist | Evans & Associates, LLC | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Westervelt, Patricia | Maryland Department of Transportation | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Campion, Louislobbyist | Maryland Motor Truck Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Russel, Jennifer | Suburban Maryland Transportation Alliance | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Italiano, Ginanne | The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFClark, RachelEvans & Associates, LLCRegistered for: Accenture LLP; Arundel Amusements/Bingo World; Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence; CALSTART; Carvana; Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 89…