Baltimore Regional Transit Governance and Funding Workgroup

Posted on by Robin Budish

Baltimore Regional Transit Governance and Funding Workgroup Update

Transit Choices had the privilege of attending the Baltimore Regional Transit Governance and Funding Workgroup meetings held at the Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) over the last several months. We have found the meetings to be extremely informative. The process that the workgroup went through to prioritize one or more governance models identified in the BRTB’s 2021 Baltimore Regional Transit Governance and Funding Study was very thorough and rational. It is an example of government working at its best to serve all. 

The Transit Governance and Funding Workgroup was established by BMC’s Board in July of 2022. The workgroup reviewed options detailed in the 2021 study and will make a formal recommendation to the BMC Board of Directors, Maryland General Assembly, and Governor. Additionally, the workgroup will review funding associated with the Locally Operated Transit Systems (LOTS) program and develop options for increased equity and transparency in the distribution of those funds. 

The appointed members of the workgroup include:

  • Tony Bridges, Maryland State Delegate, Baltimore City, District 41
  • Dr. Celeste Chavis, Associate Professor of Transportation and Urban Infrastructure Studies, Interim Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Morgan State University’s Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. School of Engineering
  • Andrew Gena, Director of Strategic Research, Amalgamated Transit Union AFL-CIO/CLC
  • Tasha Gresham-James, Executive Director, Dundalk Renaissance
  • Ron Hartman, Senior Consultant, WSP USA
  • Jon Laria, Managing Partner, Ballard Spahr
  • Michael McMillan, President & Business Agent, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1300
  • Tony Scott, Executive Director, Southwest Partnership
  • Samuel Snead, Director, Anne Arundel County Department of Transportation
  • Aaron Tomarchio, Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Tradepoint Atlantic
  • Adrea Turner, Chief of Staff, Urban Institute
  • D’Andrea Walker, Acting Director, Baltimore County Department of Public Works & Transportation
  • Mary Washington, Maryland State Senator, Baltimore City, District 43

Transit Governance and Funding Workgroup Meeting Materials

DateCommittee /MeetingAgendasMinutesPresentationsSupporting Documents
Nov 4, 2022Transit Governance and Funding WorkgroupViewMeeting Presentation
Oct 7, 2022Transit Governance and Funding WorkgroupViewViewMeeting Presentation
Sep 2, 2022Transit Governance and Funding WorkgroupViewViewMeeting Presentation

For more information please visit: https://www.baltometro.org/transportation/planning-areas/transit-governance-funding

Thank you.