# State Transit Budget Shows Baltimore's Struggle

> Baltimore loses transit funding as DC suburbs gain under state budget.
- Title: State Transit Budget Shows Baltimore's Struggle · The Banner
- Summary: Baltimore loses transit funding as DC suburbs gain under state budget. Maryland's proposed transit budget cuts Baltimore's funding by $31 million while…
- Keywords: maryland, baltimore, dc suburbs, purple line, red line, baltimore city council, mdot, transit funding, news, local, State, Transit
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/transportation/public-transit-funding-cuts-MAK4HHRF6VBKFGF7OCFWQWPMAA
- Author: Daniel Zawodny
- Published: 2026-09-30T20:03:47.527+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: maryland, baltimore, dc suburbs, purple line, red line, baltimore city council, mdot, transit funding, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Maryland's proposed transit budget cuts Baltimore's funding by $31 million while boosting DC suburbs' projects like the Purple Line.