Maryland Transit Administration - Locally Operated Transit Systems - Study
Sponsor: Caylin Young (District 45)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Transportation - GenerallyStatus: Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Maryland Transit Administration to study the locally operated transit systems throughout the State; requiring the study to include certain information regarding cost shares, ridership, and historical cost increases; requiring the Administration to identify best practices for funding and governance; and requiring the Administration to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and certain committees of the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendmentsINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Zeigler, Luke | BaltPOP (Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Laria, Jon | Baltimore Regional Transit Commission | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Pugh, Bill | Coalition for Smarter Growth | Position only |
| FAV | Guy, Randy | Commissioners of St. Mary's County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wharton, Leslie | Elders Climate Action | Position only |
| FAV | Palmer, Stephen | Queen Anne's County | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Richards, Jessica | Self | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McKay, Jaime | Transit Services of Frederick County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Duklewski, John | Transportation Association of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cohn, Debbie | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Young, Delegate Younglegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Wivell, Brianlobbyist | ATU Local 1300 | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Buckler, Lauren | Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Othman, Ronza | National Federation of the Blind of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Westervelt, Patricia | Maryland Department of Transportation | Written (PDF) |