Send a message to the Montgomery County Planning Board today to let them know you support a plan that realizes the full potential of a more sustainable, welcoming, and transit-oriented Friendship Heights.

Learn more about the progress that CSG and the state made in the 2026 session with your help.

In this year’s Maryland legislative session, CSG has helped get some promising housing and transportation bills through the Maryland House and Senate – and we’re still tracking others that may need a push. 

The Coalition for Smarter Growth supports SB 947. In particular, we are testifying in support of two of the bill provisions: establishment of a Commuter Services Advisory Board for MARC and MTA Commuter Bus services; and a technical study on the creation of a rail authority in the state.

Regional Transportation Authorities SB 674 would increase taxes via three new taxing and planning authorities for transportation in portions of the state. SB 674 structures the proposed funding authorities similar to ones in Virginia that have been problematic and led to calls for reform by some officials and stakeholders.