<span>Workgroup on the Reorganization of the Maryland Transit Administration

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Workgroup on the Reorganization of the Maryland Transit Administration

Background: The Workgroup on the Reorganization of the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) was established by HB 517 to study the potential of the reorganizing the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and MTA. The Workgroup comprises legislators, representatives from regional government bodies, MDOT, MTA, and MTA riders. Members specified in the legislation or selected by Governor Wes Moore. MDOT and the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) provide staff support to the Workgroup.

In studying the potential for reorganizing MTA and MDOT, the Workgroup shall consider alternative reorganization plans, weigh the costs and benefits, identify current contractual obligations and agreements of MTA and the necessary steps to transfer obligation and agreements in the event of reorganization, provide cost estimates for any reorganization plan, and analyze the impact of any potential reorganizations on federal funding and regulatory compliance. Specifically, the Workgroup will include options for allowing MTA to continue to provide core Baltimore service, while creating a statewide transit unit within The Secretary’s Office (TSO) and governance changes to the MTA necessary to ensure that Baltimore City has the appropriate oversight and input into core Baltimore transit services.

On or before December 1, 2026, the Workgroup shall develop recommendations regarding the potential for reorganization and submit its findings to the Governor and Maryland General Assembly. In addition, MDOT, in consultation with DLS, shall submit draft legislation to effectuate the recommendations of the Workgroup to the Presiding Officers.

2025 Meeting Schedule:

The Workgroup on the Reorganization of the Maryland Transit Administration will hold in-person meetings in the Governor’s Reception Room located at 100 State Circle, 2nd Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401. All meetings will be livestreamed, and meeting agendas will be posted in advance of the meetings.

Meeting #1 - August 28, 2025 at 10:00am
Meeting #2 - September 17, 2025 at 1:30pm
Meeting #3 - October 9, 2025 at 10:00am

Workgroup on the Reorganization of the Maryland Transit Administration Roster:

Name	Organization
	Chair or Designee, House Appropriations Committee
	Chair or Designee, House Environment and Transportation Committee
	Chair or Designee, Senate Budget and Taxation Committee
	Chair or Designee, Senate Budget and Taxation Committee’s Public Safety, Transportation, and Environment Subcommittee
	The Secretary of Transportation, or Designee
	The Maryland Transit Administrator, or Designee
	Chair or Designee, Baltimore Region Transit Commission
	Representative or Designee of the local Metropolitan Planning Organization for Baltimore City
	MTA Rider, Appointed by the Governor
	MTA Rider, Appointed by the Governor

For additional information: Please contact Sean Winkler, MDOT, (swinkler1@mdot.maryland.gov), Samuel Quist, DLS, (samuel.quist@mga.maryland.gov), and T. Patrick Tracy, DLS, (patrick.tracy@mga.maryland.gov).