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MD HB527

MD HB527
Maryland Transit Administration - Purple Line - Free Ridership and Promotional Materials and Services


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Introduced
01/22/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
03/11/2025
Passed
04/04/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring the Maryland Transit Administration to develop and implement a program providing for the first month after transit service begins on the Purple Line, free ridership on Purple Line transit vehicles to individuals residing within a one-quarter-mile radius of the Purple Line track; and requiring the Administration to include, beginning on October 1, 2025, for 3 months after service on the Purple Lines begins promotional materials and services at no cost to small businesses located within a one-quarter-mile radius of the Purple Line track.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to develop a program offering free ridership and promotional support for the Purple Line transit system. Specifically, the bill mandates that for the first month after Purple Line service begins, individuals living within a quarter-mile of the Purple Line track can ride for free. Additionally, from October 1, 2025, for three months following the start of service, the MTA must provide free promotional materials and services to small businesses (as defined in state law) located within a quarter-mile of the Purple Line track. The administration must implement this program using its existing internal resources, such as websites and in-house printing and design services, and is not required to procure private advertising or marketing services. The bill clarifies that the MTA will need to adopt regulations to implement these provisions, and the act will take effect on October 1, 2025. The purpose appears to be to encourage ridership and support local businesses during the initial launch of the Purple Line transit service.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 494 (on 05/13/2025)

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