Time: 8:30 – 9:30 AM
Zoom Meeting
The Transit Choices virtual meeting via Zoom was well attended by individuals representing a variety of institutions, organizations, and other groups in the city. The meeting featured an informative presentation from the Baltimore Metropolitan Council and a substantive conversation with Maryland State Delegate Mark Edelson, Esq., followed by an interactive and engaging online discussion.
Featured Guest Speakers:
Don Halligan
Senior Transportation Planner
Baltimore Metropolitan Council
Presentation: “Trends in Transit Funding: A shift toward operational realism and diversification”
Synopsis: Modern transportation funding is facing a critical transition as traditional fuel taxes decline due to rising electric vehicle adoption and improved fuel efficiency. This shift has turned once-reliable revenue into stranded assets, creating a structural deficit for transit agencies like Maryland’s Transportation Trust Fund. To achieve long-term financial resilience, we need to move away from a “single exposure” model toward a diversified portfolio of broad-based taxes, federal grants, and beneficiary-based tools. Ultimately, a sustainable system requires a mix of economically resilient and politically durable mechanisms that can withstand market fluctuations and changing administration priorities.
Mark Edelson, Esq.
Maryland State Delegate
District 46
Discussion:“Update on the 2026 Maryland General Assembly Session: Key Transportation Legislation”
Synopsis: Delegate Edelson will provide updates from the 2026 Legislative Session, discuss his Legislative Portfolio, and share what he is looking forward to next year.
Transit Choices coalition meetings are open to the public. If you would like to participate contact: robin@transitchoices.org
Closed captioning is available for all online meetings.
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