Maryland’s share of formula funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is estimated at $564.9 million (does not include WMATA) to be directed at maintaining and improving existing transit systems, roads and bridges; and, that these funds will be distributed to a wide range of “fix-it first” projects to allow the benefit to be felt by workers and families in every region of the state. The projects proposed for funding in this amendment reflect system preservation needs on federal-aid eligible local facilities for approximately $20 million throughout the Baltimore region.

• All jurisdictions (pdf, 57 kb)
• Anne Arundel County (pdf, 28kb) 
• Baltimore County (pdf, 26 kb) 
• Carroll County (pdf, 25 kb) 
• Harford County (pdf, 25 kb)
• Howard County (pdf, 26 kb)

Public Review and Comment
A public review period was held from Wednesday, June 17 through Monday, July 20, 2009.

During this time, 1 comment was received.  >>View comments received (pdf, 78kb)

The amendment was approved by the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board on July 28, 2009 via Resolution 10-1 (pdf).

For more information:
Tyson Byrne tbyrne@baltometro.org, 410-732-0500 x1048.

Monica Haines Benkhedda, mhaines@baltometro.org or 410-732-0500 x1047.