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Maryland’s Department of Transportation secured a federal grant agreement for Baltimore’s Light Rail replacement project, but other transit priorities are on shakier ground. (Tommy Tucker/Capital News Service)
Feb 27, 2025

Red Line, other MD transit projects face tough odds this spring

Maryland lawmakers may place transit priorities like Baltimore’s Red Line on hold this spring in the face of bleak federal funding prospects.

Gov. Wes Moore, left, and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller reveal a Red Line sign during after an official announcement that the line will be a light rail project. (The Daily Record photo/Jack Hogan)
Jun 28, 2024

With Red Line mode settled, MD officials to debate route, further push for federal funding

Having decided that the revived Baltimore Red Line will be a light rail system, Gov. Wes Moore and officials will next determine the route.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore in June 2023 announced the revival of the 14-mile, multibillion-dollar Red Line, envisioned as an east-west transit line in Baltimore. (The Daily Record file photo/Jack Hogan)
Jun 27, 2024

Wes Moore administration to announce Baltimore Red Line will be light rail

The Gov. Wes Moore administration is expected to announce Friday that the reignited east-west Baltimore Red Line project will be a light rail system.

From left, State Treasurer Dereck Davis, Gov. Wes Moore and Comptroller Brooke Lierman listen to a speaker at a meeting of the Board of Public Works on March 13, 2024. (Sapna Bansil/Capital News Service)
May 29, 2024

MD to approve $100M engineering contract for Baltimore Red Line

The Maryland Board of Public Works is set to approve an engineering contract of up to $100 million to advance the east-west Red Line transit project in Baltimore.

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Dec 3, 2023

‘Fairly serious cuts’ expected for Md. transportation projects, services

With Maryland projected to be short billions of dollars for its long-term transportation projects, state lawmakers next session may have to scale back high-profile plans.

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Nov 1, 2023

Red Line options range from $1.9B to $7.2B, new estimates show

The Red Line transit project is expected to take between six and 12 years to complete and will likely cost between $1.9 billion and $7.2 billion, according to estimates.

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson, D-Baltimore, said he feels “very good” with the state’s fiscal position and isn’t concerned about structural issues. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Sep 27, 2023

Md. Senate president hopes for end to uncertainty about Baltimore Red Line

Maryland officials should work "as quickly as possible" to start to set residents’ expectations for the east-west Red Line transit project, Bill Ferguson said.

“We've been very clear that we can focus on pathways to work, wages and wealth for all Marylanders. We can make sure we’re investing in industries of the now and industries of the future and make Maryland a real leader in the field,” Gov. Wes Moore said. “And, by the way, do it and not raise taxes on a single Marylander.” (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Sep 10, 2023

Wes Moore talks about Red Line and taxes, filling vacancies, and Orioles lease

Gov. Wes Moore pushed back on concerns about a Red Line bus network and said his administration has shown it can promote growth without raising taxes.

This photo illustration depicts a rapid transit bus driving on Pratt Street in downtown Baltimore. (The Daily Record / Maximilian Franz)
Aug 3, 2023

Red Line meetings produce a focus on bus rapid transit

People came to a series of open house meetings with questions about bus rapid transit — one of two options being considered for the revamped Red Line project.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore in June 2023 announced the revival of the 14-mile, multibillion-dollar Red Line, envisioned as an east-west transit line in Baltimore. (The Daily Record file photo/Jack Hogan)
Jul 25, 2023

Baltimore transit advocates question Moore administration’s Red Line plans

Officials are hoping to gain local support for a revived Red Line project in Baltimore through open house meetings, but community organizers say they are dubious of the state’s plans.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore in June 2023 announced the revival of the 14-mile, multibillion-dollar Red Line, envisioned as an east-west transit line in Baltimore. (The Daily Record file photo/Jack Hogan)
Jun 19, 2023

Red Line funding unclear as Moore administration awaits cost estimates

Gov. Wes Moore displayed a wide range of support as he reignited plans for the east-west Red Line transit line in Baltimore.

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Jun 15, 2023

Moore announces revival of Red Line transit project

Gov. Wes Moore said his administration will revive plans for the 14-mile, multibillion-dollar Red Line in Baltimore.