The critical transportation crisis facing Maryland remains a top priority of the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance (CMTA). Past failures to systemically address the funding shortfall, inequity between transit and roads, lack of transparency, and flawed transportation planning have severe implications for our transportation needs, economy, and our quality of life. During the 2010 Maryland General Assembly, CMTA supports the following policy changes. Learn More
Update: The Smarter Transportation For Maryland Bill has been introduced in both the Senate and House. Learn More
Regional Rail System
Imagine a Regional, Rapid and Reliable Transit System that spurs Economic Growth, creates Equitable Access and ensures Environmental Protection. That’s the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance (CMTA) philosophy and why CMTA supports the Regional Rail System Plan. Adopted in August 2002, the Rail System Plan is composed of six lines (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Purple and Orange) with existing and expanded rail services serving Central Maryland. CMTA actively supports the implementation of the first phase of the Plan, the Red Line. Learn More
Transit Oriented Development
Correcting a past when Transit Oriented Development (TOD) planning in Central Maryland was done on and ad hoc basis, CMTA hired Reconnecting America, and partnered with the State of Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, BNC, and CPHA, to identify TOD needs within Central Maryland: site, neighborhood, corridor and system. The report identified five major strategies to achieve TOD goals: 1) Complete existing projects to demonstrate high-quality transit-centered communities in the region; 2) Make new investments in key regional locations; 3) Modify local, regional, and state policies to support TOD; 4) Construct transit and multi-modal transportation systems to build the market and expand the geographic reach of transit; and 4) Foster cross-sector partnerships and build local capacity for TOD implementation among all stakeholders. To read more of the report click here.
Transportation Funding
The drastic need for more transportation funding is one of CMTA’s top priorities. CMTA recognizes that organized and strategic advocacy for better transit service and overall transportation efficiency throughout Central Maryland, and the push for Federal, State, and local funding for transit, highways and infrastructure is the only way to secure Central Maryland’s future economic health and sustainability. The current gas tax does not meet our needs and punishes us for getting more people off the roads and into mass transit. CMTA is working with regional and national partners to seek alternative solutions to our funding crisis. We are pleased to serve on the Greater Baltimore Committee’s Transportation Funding Taskforce. Our goal is to have sustainable funding sources by 2020.
2010 Legislative Agenda
Regional Rail System
Transit Oriented Development
Transportation Funding
Welcome
The Central Maryland Transportation Alliance (CMTA) is a new organization formed by a coalition of area business and nonprofit leaders dedicated to improving travel efficiency within Central Maryland – Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, & Howard Counties, and Baltimore City. As advocates for the development and implementation of a comprehensive and innovative transportation plan, CMTA acts as a convener of diverse interests; advisor to city, county, state, and federal officials; and coordinator of advocacy efforts for short and long term strategies, with the necessary regional, state, and federal funding, to implement transportation improvements.
The critical transportation crisis facing Maryland remains a top priority of the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance (CMTA). Past failures to systemically address the funding shortfall, inequity between transit and roads, lack of transparency, and flawed transportation planning have severe implications for our transportation needs, economy, and our quality of life. During the 2010 Maryland General Assembly, CMTA supports the following policy changes. 
Imagine a Regional, Rapid and Reliable Transit System that spurs Economic Growth, creates Equitable Access and ensures Environmental Protection. That’s the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance (CMTA) philosophy and why CMTA supports the Regional Rail System Plan. Adopted in August 2002, the Rail System Plan is composed of six lines (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Purple and Orange) with existing and expanded rail services serving Central Maryland. CMTA actively supports the implementation of the first phase of the Plan, the Red Line. 
Correcting a past when Transit Oriented Development (TOD) planning in Central Maryland was done on and ad hoc basis, CMTA hired Reconnecting America, and partnered with the State of Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, BNC, and CPHA, to identify TOD needs within Central Maryland: site, neighborhood, corridor and system. The report identified five major strategies to achieve TOD goals: 1) Complete existing projects to demonstrate high-quality transit-centered communities in the region; 2) Make new investments in key regional locations; 3) Modify local, regional, and state policies to support TOD; 4) Construct transit and multi-modal transportation systems to build the market and expand the geographic reach of transit; and 4) Foster cross-sector partnerships and build local capacity for TOD implementation among all stakeholders. To read more of the report 
The drastic need for more transportation funding is one of CMTA’s top priorities. CMTA recognizes that organized and strategic advocacy for better transit service and overall transportation efficiency throughout Central Maryland, and the push for Federal, State, and local funding for transit, highways and infrastructure is the only way to secure Central Maryland’s future economic health and sustainability. The current gas tax does not meet our needs and punishes us for getting more people off the roads and into mass transit. CMTA is working with regional and national partners to seek alternative solutions to our funding crisis. We are pleased to serve on the Greater Baltimore Committee’s Transportation Funding Taskforce. Our goal is to have sustainable funding sources by 2020.
