Bill > HB1081

This bill establishes a new governing body called the Board of Directors for Baltimore Core Transit Service within the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to oversee local bus, light rail, metro subway, and paratransit services in the Baltimore area, with members appointed by the Governor, the Mayor of Baltimore City, and county executives, and grants this board authority to approve major service plans, policies, and budget requests, and also creates a Commuter Services Advisory Board to provide guidance on MARC commuter train and MTA commuter bus services, with members appointed by the Governor, and repeals the Baltimore Regional Transit Commission, which previously served as an advisory body for transit in the Baltimore region. Additionally, the bill makes changes to the MTA's ability to condemn property for transit purposes, allowing for immediate possession of property upon payment of an estimated value, and mandates a study on the creation of a statewide rail authority.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1081?ys=2026RS