Maryland's Transit Spending Debate | Baltimore News

Maryland’s Transportation Trust Fund is pouring over half its money into public transit—even though just 5% of commuters use it—while drivers pay more in taxes and fees, yet see little return on roads they rely on. With congestion, crashes, and crumbling infrastructure costing commuters billions annually, state leaders debate whether current spending aligns with actual travel habits—or if it’s investing in a future that must balance safety, maintenance, and economic growth, even as highway projects often get more federal support than transit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/496e1549996ba49d