(a) The Administration shall prepare plans to meet the transit needs of the District and from time to time shall review and revise these plans. (b) The plans shall specify: (1) The transit facilities to be constructed or acquired, including the location of terminals, stations, and parking facilities; (2) The character, nature, design, and location of the transit facilities; […]
(a) In this section, “core service area” means: (1) An area in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County, and Howard County that is served by light rail, metro, or fixed bus route service; and (2) As determined by the Department, any other area in which the population commutes to an area described in item (1) […]
(a) To the extent practicable, the transit plans prepared by the Administration shall: (1) Implement the general development plan of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council; and (2) In order to provide for a balanced transportation system and for the coordination of transit planning and general planning, be prepared in consultation with the Baltimore Metropolitan Council. (b) The Administration shall cooperate […]
(a) A transit plan is not effective and steps may not be taken to implement it until the plan has been adopted by the Secretary. (b) (1) The Secretary may not approve or adopt the location of corridors, routes, stations, and terminals in any political subdivision unless the locations have been approved by the legislative body of the […]
(a) The Administration shall: (1) Release to the public information as to any proposed transit plan or proposed amendment or revision of a transit plan; and (2) Keep a copy of the proposal and information at its office for public inspection. (b) (1) The Administration shall hold a public hearing on the proposed plan, revision, or amendment. (2) The Administration shall […]
The Administration may not construct, acquire, or incur a commitment or obligation in connection with any transit facilities specified in a transit plan until the necessary funds are available or provision has been made for the funds under Title 3 or 4 of this article.
(a) Subject to constitutional limitations, this State and its political subdivisions may: (1) Make grants to the Administration; (2) Guarantee any obligations of the Administration; (3) Make contributions to meet any operating expenses of the Administration; and (4) Contract with the Administration, any lender, or any trustee under an indenture or loan agreement made by the Administration. (b) Unless otherwise authorized […]
(a) The Department may execute any agreement, lease, or equipment trust certificate for the purchase or rental of transit facilities or equipment such as rolling stock, substantially in the form customarily used in these cases and appropriate to effect the purchase or rental. The Department may dispose of an equipment trust certificate in the manner that […]
(a) The Administration shall, at least every 3 years, assess the ongoing, unconstrained capital needs of the Administration. (b) In undertaking the assessment required under subsection (a) of this section, the Administration shall: (1) Compile and prioritize capital needs without regard to cost; (2) Identify the backlog of repairs and replacements needed to achieve a state of good repair […]
(a) In this section, “complete streets policy” has the meaning stated in § 2–112 of this article. (b) The Administration shall, in accordance with § 2–112 of this article, adopt a complete streets policy for transit facilities.
