The Coalition for Smarter Growth strongly supports funding for WMATA. We support the proposed governor’s allowance with amendments that the State of Maryland provide full operating funding contribution identified by WMATA in its proposed FY27 budget, and, starting in FY28, the DMVMoves capital funding increase of $152M per year.
Category: Better Public Transit
Support 3 key reforms for better Maryland transportation
A transportation trifecta is moving through the MD General Assembly: more climate-friendly projects, more options than driving, and more homes and businesses near transit. Send an email to make sure these three bills get passed!
Testimony: Support for Vulnerable Road User Protection Act of 2026 (MD)
The Vulnerable Road User Protection Act will provide a needed data-driven approach to safety that aligns with Maryland’s Vision Zero commitment to eliminate traffic deaths. A quarter of Maryland traffic deaths involved people walking or biking.
Testimony: Support for HB 386 — Metro Funding Modification Act (MD)
The Metro Funding Modification Act will ensure that critical tri-state capital funding for WMATA is adjusted for inflation and scaled to meet state-of-good repair needs starting in FY29. The funding will also enable timely modernization of outdated rail system infrastructure.
Testimony: DDOT Performance Oversight Hearing (DC)
Continued success in safety and better transportation choices will be foundational to a revitalized Downtown economy and connected thriving neighborhoods.
Release: Happiest commuters? Those who use transit, walking, biking and carpools. Least happy commuters? Those who drive alone
2025 State of the Commute Survey results released
Press Release: CSG Commends Council’s Approval of the University Boulevard Corridor Plan
The Coalition for Smarter Growth thanks the Montgomery County Council for voting today to pass the University Boulevard Corridor Plan.
WIN! Montgomery County Council approves the University Blvd Corridor Plan
On Tuesday, December 9, the Montgomery County Council voted to approve the University Boulevard Corridor Plan by a vote of 7-3. The plan creates a strong framework for safer streets, a wider variety of housing options, a connected bike network, and new homes and retail near transit.
Testimony to the Montgomery County State Legislative Delegation in support of WMATA funding
Transit and transit-oriented development are critical to the economic competitiveness of Montgomery and the state.
CSG in the News: Task force recommends increasing Metro funding, starting at $460M
Bill Pugh, speaking on behalf of the Coalition for Smarter Growth, said the package represented “real progress.”