Public policy, funding, and the economy play a big role in the performance and development of all types of transportation. Here are a few resources to help you learn more and stay up-to-date on current transportation policy and legislation.

Transportation System Development Report (pdf) - This report summarizes the evolution of transportation in the Baltimore region and Maryland. 

Major Transportation Milestones in the Baltimore Region Since 1940 (pdf) – National transportation policy has been continually evolving. This report provides a concise timeline of major physical and service changes to the transportation systems in the Baltimore region since the end of World War II. 

Legislative Weekly Report – Each year, the Maryland General Assembly meets for 90 days in Annapolis to act on more than 2,300 bills including the State's annual budget. During the session, BMC publishes a weekly report on the status of transportation, air quality and community development related legislation introduced in the general assembly.

2008 Maryland General Assembly Directory (pdf) - Directory of the 47 Senators and 141 Delegates to the General Assembly.

2007 Maryland General Assembly Directory (pdf)- Directory of the apparent winners in the November 2006 election of all 47 Senators and 141 Delegates to the General Assembly.

2007 State of the Region Report (pdf: 1,209 kb) – The Baltimore region garnered top five rankings in 24 of 105 benchmark categories measuring business vitality, economic health, and quality of life among the 20 U.S. metropolitan areas studied. It ranked in the bottom five in 15 categories. Learn more (external site) about this document published jointly with the Greater Baltimore Committee.

For more information:
Regina Aris, raris@baltometro.org or 410-732-9572.