Maryland Transit Administration - Locally Operated Transit Systems - Study

HB 1344 requires the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to study all locally operated transit systems across Maryland. The study must examine each system's current local and state cost shares, ridership numbers, and 10-year cost increase trends, while identifying best practices from other states for funding models and governance structures. The MTA must consult with local governments and transit advocates during this process. The findings and recommendations are due to state leaders by December 1, 2026, to inform future policy decisions about these transit systems.