Known nationally as an innovator in smart growth and environmental protection, Maryland has many opportunities for improved transportation, land use and equitable development policies.
In Maryland, the Coalition for Smarter Growth focuses on Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. We advocate for transit-oriented neighborhoods where people can walk, bicycle and take transit between home, work and play, the new transit investments to support these communities, and affordable housing linked to transit.
Latest Happenings
Testimony: Support and recommendations improving Go Prince George’s (MD)
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.
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.
