A new blue ribbon commission is scheduled to begin a series of hearings that could change how the state prioritizes and pays for transportation projects. Governor Moore, Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones recently named the 31-member Maryland Commission on Transportation Revenue and Infrastructure Needs. The commission is set to hold its first meeting Aug. 24. Maryland Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Mary D. Kane is among those serving on the panel, which will meet through the end of 2024.
Why it matters: This commission has the responsibility of ensuring that Maryland is maintaining its current transportation system in a state of good repair while also building Maryland’s transportation future to prioritize access and opportunity. After all, Maryland’s competitiveness and economic strength is as strong as its transportation competence.
