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SB 499

Baltimore City - Highway User Revenues Capital Grants - Calculation

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cory McCray

SB 499 changes Baltimore City's formula for calculating Highway User Revenues grants, potentially increasing state transportation infrastructure funding to the city.

Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · SB 499

Legislative bill overview

SB 499 modifies how Baltimore City calculates and receives Highway User Revenues capital grants, which are state funds distributed to local governments for transportation infrastructure. The bill adjusts the formula or methodology for determining Baltimore's allocation from this transportation funding stream, affecting how much money the city receives for road, bridge, and transit projects.

Why is this important

Highway User Revenues represent a significant funding source for local infrastructure maintenance and improvement. Changes to how Baltimore's share is calculated can materially affect the city's ability to repair roads, maintain bridges, and support transit systems—directly impacting residents' commutes and public safety. The outcome of this calculation dispute could determine millions in funding over time.

Potential points of contention

  • Methodology dispute: The bill likely addresses disagreement over whether the current calculation method fairly represents Baltimore's transportation needs, population, or road network compared to other Maryland jurisdictions
  • Fiscal impact on other entities: Adjusting Baltimore's formula could reduce allocations to other counties or municipalities, creating opposition from competing jurisdictions
  • Technical complexity: Transportation funding formulas involve complex variables (miles of roads, population density, traffic patterns), making it difficult for non-specialists to evaluate which calculation method is most equitable

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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