We applaud the Go Prince George’s plan for fully applying the 2023 DPW&T Urban Street Design Standards mandated by the County Council. But the plan could be even better.
Category: Testimony & Letters
Testimony: Transit Funding in the Virginia Budget
The Coalition for Smarter Growth strongly supports requests for transit funding by the transit agencies and local governments across the Commonwealth.
Comment: Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study (MD)
The Chesapeake Bay Crossing, Tier II NEPA, Draft Environmental Impact Statement did not consider land use alternatives (or elements of alternatives) that can more effectively manage long-term travel demand in the study corridor.
Testimony: State Highway Administration Budget (MD)
With the good programs and our recommendations, we believe that SHA can be a change agent committed to repairing and retrofitting our state road network, and delivering multimodal service to achieve our safety, access, and climate goals.
Letter: US29 Flash BRT Phase 2 Capital Budget prioritization (MD)
We are writing to express our support for transportation investments that prioritize public transit and active transportation where Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is planned on US29.
Testimony: Support for SB 947 – MTA Reform Act (MD)
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.
Testimony: Opposition to SB 674 / HB 916 — Regional Transportation Authorities (MD)
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.
Testimony: Support for the 2026 Maryland Housing and Transit Opportunity Act (TOD Bill)
Transit-oriented development (TOD) plays a critical role in addressing two key Maryland challenges: housing and transportation. Workers and families benefit from expanded transportation and housing options and greater affordability through TOD.
Testimony: Support for Transportation Investment Priorities Act of 2026 (MD)
SB 62 will ensure Maryland’s transportation investments are aligned with state policy goals and that funding decisions are transparent and data driven.
Testimony: Support for DHCD Operating Budget Request (MD)
We urge you to support DHCD’s operating funding requests. Montgomery County and Prince George’s County are each facing housing shortages that disproportionately harm low-income households. To meet the urgency and scale of our housing need, DHCD and practitioners must be fully supported and able to operate at full capacity.