From The Banner · Daniel Zawodny · · 1m 10s
State Transit Budget Shows Baltimore's Struggle
Baltimore loses transit funding as DC suburbs gain under state budget.
In brief
Baltimore loses transit funding as DC suburbs gain under state budget. Maryland's proposed transit budget cuts Baltimore's funding by $31 million while boosting DC suburbs' projects like the Purple Line. Originally reported by The Banner.
State budget cuts Baltimore transit
Baltimore leaders decry state transportation budget that boosts DC suburbs without expanding public transit in Baltimore.
Baltimore transit funding drops
MDOT's draft budget shows Baltimore getting $31 million less than last year's funding for transit projects.
Red Line project delayed
Baltimore's Red Line light rail project faces scaling back to rapid bus line with no construction funds allocated.
DC suburbs get funding boost
Maryland's suburbs around Washington, D.C. receive increased capital spending for MARC commuter rail and Purple Line projects.
Students protest transit cuts
About 30 students rally outside City Hall demanding additional transit funds for school access.
Businesses criticize funding
Baltimore business community says lack of transit investment will hurt city's ability to attract firms and events.
State defends funding priorities
MDOT acknowledges Baltimore transit has not historically received what it is due but cites fiscal constraints.
What matters most
Maryland's proposed transit budget cuts Baltimore's funding by $31 million while boosting DC suburbs' projects like the Purple Line.
