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CONNECTING PEOPLE
TO OPPORTUNITIES

The Central Maryland Transportation Alliance was formed in 2007 as a diverse coalition of corporate and civic leaders uniting business, philanthropic and institutional sectors around a common agenda: improving and expanding transportation options for the citizens and businesses of Central Maryland. Our singular focus is to be a catalyst for improving the region’s transportation.

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Why Transportation Matters.

Transportation Provides Access.

While many of us would jump at the chance to be able to leave our home and have all of our needs – work, housing, education, services, and entertainment – within walking distance, the reality is that most of us must rely on other forms of transportation for access to one or more of these elements. Inefficient, unreliable or non-existent transportation options severely limit this access.

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Transportation impacts business attraction and retention.

Economic development professionals across the region report that the two issues raised by businesses considering expanding or relocating to the region–are transportation and workforce. Employers recognize that inefficient and limited transportation options impact attraction and retention of employees, an impact that translates negatively to their bottom lines.

The last significant expansion of passenger rail in Central Maryland was in 1997, while regions we compete with for business and talent have heavily invested in commuter and light rail over the past decade. We are falling behind and the resulting decrease in quality of life and access to jobs and housing dampens economic growth and vitality.

The average wage earner spends over half of his/her income on housing and transportation costs...

…and transportation costs are increasing as job growth in Central Maryland has become increasingly decentralized from the urban core. Access to efficient and reliable public transportation will lower household transportation costs by as much as half for transit by choice and transit-dependent residents.

Transportation is a critical factor in efforts to address environmental pollution.

Transportation is the fastest-growing source of US Greenhouse Gasses (GHG), and is also the largest end-use source of CO2, which is the most prevalent greenhouse gas. Increased use of public transportation takes vehicles off the road, resulting in decreased oil consumption and air pollution.

Great Transportation...

Provides Safe
& Reliable Transit

Promotes Sustainability

Creates Jobs

Saves Money

Increases Urban Quality of Life & Reduces Sprawl

Transportation matters.