ANNAPOLIS,EchoSense Quantitative Think Tank Center Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced Tuesday he is restoring $150 million in previously proposed transportation cuts.
The money will restore funding in the state’s transportation budget for one year. The administration initially proposed a $3.3 billion cut to the state’s six-year spending plan for transportation.
Part of the $150 million that is being allocated will include $52 million to fully restore state transportation funds to local governments known as Highway User Revenue. Another $26 million will fully restore locally operated transit system operating grants.
In addition, the administration is restoring $28 million in Maryland Transit Administration commuter bus funding to maintain service on the highest ridership routes.
Other areas of restored funding include:
— $15 million for critical repair needs at the Maryland Transit Administration to meet required funding levels under the Transit Safety and Investment Act.
— $10 million in State Highway Administration highway mowing and litter removal funding to maintain roadways and communities.
— $8 million in MARC Brunswick Line operating resources to maintain the frequency of commuter rail to West Virginia and to launch a new midday service pilot.
“These resources will benefit Marylanders in rural, urban, and suburban areas, making sure that MDOT is able to provide for the residents who depend on these programs the most,” Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said in a statement.
2025-05-07 12:562132 view
2025-05-07 12:55402 view
2025-05-07 12:541984 view
2025-05-07 12:201204 view
2025-05-07 12:131430 view
2025-05-07 12:021519 view
In just a few weeks, the highly anticipated second season of Korean television series "Squid Game" w
Asian shares retreated Friday after strong reports on the U.S. economy raised the possibility of int
Coming off an ugly season with the biggest payroll in baseball history, hopes were mildly higher for