Maryland Proposes $3.3B in Transportation Budget Cuts

Major highway and transit expansion projects face significant cuts, while ongoing construction projects and future bus purchases remain funded.

Maryland's administration is proposing about $3.3 billion in cuts for the state's six-year transportation spending plan due to inflationary pressures and traditional revenue sources not keeping up with costs.
The proposal includes about $1 billion in reductions in the transportation department's operating budget, $2 billion from the capital program, and about $400 million in grant reductions to local governments.
Major highway and transit expansion projects not advertised by Jan. 1 will see the biggest cuts, with those construction dollars being moved out beyond fiscal year 2029.
The plan also includes a 30% cut in funds for maintenance projects, affecting day-to-day operations such as mowing lawns, picking up litter, and fixing potholes.
Despite the proposed cuts, Maryland will still be spending almost $20 billion in the transportation spending plan, with ongoing construction projects and future bus purchases still funded.