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Summary: Like Oregon, Washington, California and Massachusetts, the state of Maryland is a leader in the implementation of smart growth policy. In 1992, the state passed the Economic Growth, Resource Protection and Planning Act as a means to coordinate planning priorities amongst, state, regional and municipal government. The act mandates the consideration of conservation practices and transportation in the creation of comprehensive plans. Maryland’s Smart Growth program, initiated in 1997, aims to promote development near transit hubs and other centers of activity. Policies to encourage this development include focusing state spending on existing centers and areas designated for growth, limiting road expansion in favor of public transit and promoting urban redevelopment. In 2001, Maryland state general assembly dedicated $500 million to the upgrade of mass transit service and infrastructure.Links:
Last Updated 06/30/2009
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For more information contact: Shruti Vaidyanathan, Transportation Research Assistant |
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