Developing a regional transportation system; enabling the region to grow and thrive in the coming decades
Transportation funding and mobility are critical economic growth challenges for our region. The GBC is a leading advocate for increased transportation funds to provide an efficient and integrated transportation system of roads, airport, ports, and transit. The GBC has been instrumental in gaining funding to begin the planning and construction of the Red Line, an east-west rapid transit system from Woodlawn to Inner Harbor East, and expansion of the existing Metro Green Line north from Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions.
GBC 2009 Legislative Agenda
News:
Four GBC transportation revenue studies available online
GBC's Fry cites governor's 'courage' in choosing Red Line light rail option
GBC's Fry: Latest congestion report underscores Maryland’s need for more transportation funding
GBC’s Fry: New congestion report underscores Maryland’s need for more transportation funding
Cummings: Congress can, and must, act now on transportation funding bill
GBC's Fry: If not the gas tax, then what?
Obama nominates GBC task force co-chair Ferro as federal trucking safety administrator
GBC to host Regional Transportation Summit, June 25
GBC report examines benefits, drawbacks to replacing gas tax with a mileage tax
Needed: a focused national transportation strategy
GBC's Fry to Daily Record readers: Where did our transportation funds go?
Some successes for business emerge from difficult General Assembly session
GBC issues first of reports on new transportation funding options
GBC MEMBER ALERT – Surprise transportation funding increase was Obama’s idea
Technology development, tax credit retention, Red Line funding among GBC priorities for 2009 General Assembly session
GBC's Fry: Baltimore’s 40-year wait for connected rail transit
Maryland's Transportation Funding Challenge - Keep Maryland Moving!
RED LINE LIGHT RAIL ALTERNATIVE 4C
GBC transit rally message: 'We need the Red Line, and we need it now'
Greater Baltimore Committee names 25 to transportation funding task force
GBC to host business rally for the Red Line, Dec. 2
GBC’s Fry urges Congress to make infrastructure investment part of new stimulus package
Area colleges, hospitals support GBC’s call for light rail Red Line with two strategic tunnels
GBC voices support for light rail, two tunnels
GBC continues its advocacy for Red Line Alternative 4C
GBC's Don Fry two-part commentary on Baltimore's Red Line
Gas prices turn commuter attention to transit options and funding issues
Baltimore region needs to get organized for its transportation future
GBC asks Gov. O’Malley to put transportation funding on special session agenda
Maryland Transportation Trust Fund Frequently Asked Questions
General Fund and Transportation Fund, Options for increasing revenue
Don Fry Commentary on WYPR: A critical tipping point for Maryland’s transportation funding
Don Fry Commentary on WYPR: The need to fund transportation
Comments of Donald C. Fry, President & CEO, GBC - Outlook 2035 - Long Range Transportation Plan for the Baltimore Region
Maryland Transportation Fund
Texas Transportation Institute's Maryland study
GBC’s Fry to Congress: ‘Pass the Amtrak bill; fix Baltimore’s rail tunnels’
Finding middle ground for the Red Line
GBC transportation summit speakers call for federal funding overhaul, long-range strategies and goals
GBC names DeMattos, Ferro co-chairs of transportation funding task force
State expert details costs, challenges of maintaining Maryland’s aging bridges
Wanted: Strategic approach to transportation funding, other fiscal challenges
GBC prods state for less tactics, MORE STRATEGY on transportation and energy infrastructure
GBC to host Greater Baltimore Regional Transportation Summit, June 16
GBC's Fry urges Congress to upgrade aging Baltimore rail tunnels
Baltimore region needs to get organized for its transportation future
GBC-sponsored NE conference hears warnings over transportation infrastructure
GBC supports bill to study potential Baltimore region transportation authority
GBC voices support for transit-oriented, BRAC development measures
Commentary on WYPR: Aging transportation infrastructure needs strategic focus, not tactical patches
GBC voices alarm over surprise federal decision on Dulles Metro rail project
Computer services tax repeal, stronger business incentives, protecting transportation funding among GBC priorities for 2008 legislative session
Baltimore region retains top rank for research and development, according to 'State of the Region' data issued by the Greater Baltimore Committee
GBC’s Fry praises Mayor Dixon’s support for building the Red Line
SPECIAL SESSION RECAP - GBC gauges impact of General Assembly special session
GBC supports targeted corporate income tax hike; opposes combined reporting, urges half of deficit to be made up through savings
Traffic congestion costs Baltimore-DC region $3 billion per year, says new study for leading business groups
Don Fry Commentary on WYPR: Transportation needs to be elevated as a priority
MDOT’s Minnitte describes approach to increased demand on transportation
GBC's Fry to lawmakers: 'Make transportation a priority'
Greater Baltimore Committee leaders propose gas tax increase to close transportation funding gap
GBC asks Gov. O’Malley to put transportation funding on special session agenda
GBC’s Fry: Draft region plan needs more transit, BRAC projects
Gov. O’Malley appoints Fry to Port Commission
GBC, Md. Chamber and Board of Trade commission transportation funding study
Fry and Banks to co-chair commission on transportation investment
Fry: transportation priority lost amid deficit debate
GBC’S Fry voices business support for proposed gas tax increase
GBC’s Fry praises Wiedefeld appointment
Lawmakers' transit report calculates $2 billion operating shortfall in next 20 years
Studies / Reports
Baltimore Region Rail System Plan Report
Map of Baltimore Region Rail System Plan
Vision 2030
Vision 2035 Draft
Maryland's Consolidated Transportation Plan, 2007-2012
Transit Newsletters 2006
Transit Newsletters 2006
Baltimore Transit Alliance Updates
Additional Resources
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
American Public Transportation Association
Baltimore Metropolitan Council
Federal Highway Administration
Federal Transit Administration
Maryland Department of Transportation
Maryland Transportation Authority
Maryland Transit Administration
Maryland Port Administration
State Highway Administration
Motor Vehicle Administration
Maryland Aviation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
For more information, contact Robert Hellauer, Director, Regional Transportation & BRAC, at 410-727-2820, x40 or roberth@gbc.org.
