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Members of the TTF Coalition, MOVE MD Coalition, and beyond came together and participated in a Lobby Day. We met with over 30 legislators, including senators, delegates, and their staff. We urged the pressing need for transportation funding in Maryland. What resulted: the House Funding Plan offering $503m in 2026 transportation revenue.

TRIP (National Transportation Research Nonprofit) released their annual report on the condition of Maryland’s transportation network. The findings show that our roads & highways are rapidly deteriorating, and action must be taken to sustain our economy and population’s mobility.

TTF Coalition member, Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA), hosted their annual conference which featured a Women in Concrete Panel. TTF Coalition representative, Mary Ellen Tokar, spoke about transportation funding challenges and how Legislative Session is developing.

TTF Coalition partnered with MTBMA’s Transportation Assembly Leadership Dinner, which brought together key voices in Maryland’s transportation sector including Senate President Bill Ferguson and the Governor’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Shaina Hernandez. Attendees shared insights on the future of infrastructure, funding, and policy in our state.

The TTF Coalition has long championed Regional Transportation Authorities (RTAs) as an improved way to organize our transportation funding system. TTF Coalition members testified at two bill hearings this Legislative Session that propose RTAs.

TTF Coalition members proudly testified in support of Governor Moore’s SHA budget – a $473m investment. Thank you to members Skanska, Concrete General Inc., Bulldog Trucking, HNTB, MTBMA members, the MOVE Coalition, and others for making your voices heard.

Governor Moore’s FY 2026 Budget contains vital transportation funding. These investments are imperative. The TTF Coalition advocates for you to take action – call #250 and say “TTF” to tell lawmakers to pass the budget.

The MOVE (Mobilizing Opportunities for Vital Economic Growth) Maryland Coalition is a broad, cross-sector coalition assembled by the Governor. The group has formed to ensure that Maryland passes a transportation budget in 2025 that invests in our system and future.

TTF Coalition President Mike Sakata testified in support of the updated CTP. The updated budget reflects restored projects that will improve safety, infrastructure, and economic growth.

The updated CTP revealed new revenue streams for transportation, restored projects for the State Highway Administration, and the ability to leverage federal funding – like $213m for MTA’s light rail modernization.

Back in October, we advocated for critical safety improvements to U.S. 15. We proudly stood alongside Governor Moore as he announced his commitment to funding the widening of U.S. 15 and enhancing transportation infrastructure across the state.

Governor Moore’s FY 2026 Budget contains robust funding for transportation and beyond. With tax cuts for most Marylanders, investments in future-oriented industries, and new mechanisms for transportation funding, we are optimistic.

The TTF Coalition and MTBMA proudly sponsored the Baltimore Banner’s “Inside the Legislative Session” event, which highlighted the Governor and key legislators’ priorities. Across the board, leaders are advocating for investment in infrastructure.

Gov. Wes Moore: “We must fix our business model. The TTF is mainly funded by the gas tax which continues to decline. We need an effective and sustainable model to fund our transportation infrastructure.” The TTF Coalition and MTBMA proudly sponsored the Daily Record’s annual Leg Session kickoff.

“Yes, it’s about jobs and economic reinvestment, but at its core, it’s about protecting lives.” Mike Sakata, President of MTBMA and TTF Coalition, speaking about the recent infrastructure incident in Easter Baltimore that could have been catastrophic.

A dangerous section of I-81 is in desperate need of widening, and this project has been slashed. Michael Sakata weighs in on how transportation cuts are public safety cuts.

U.S. 15 funding cuts show need for transportation investment. MTBMA and TTF Coalition President, Michael Sakata, weighs in.

“Just hours after Baltimore’s elected officials spoke…about transit funding in a meeting with state transportation officials, a West Baltimore street collapsed on a gas main, immediately placing the safety of surrounding neighborhoods in jeopardy.”

“This year’s draft CTP for FY25 through 30 continues to face some significant headwinds, budget challenges based on the slow economy currently biasing the costs of labor materials, and revenues coming lower than projections.”

Critical I-81 widening project stalled due to state funding cuts: “The widening of I-81 is essential to protecting the lives and safeguarding the well-being of everyone who must travel along this stretch of the highway.”

Critical U.S. 15 safety project stalled due to state funding cuts: “This is about saving lives, supporting livelihoods, and improving our quality of life.”

“Let us remember that all delayed improvements have a compounding cost, one that is not merely confined to dollars but extends to the productivity of the populace.”

“I think there’s a valid concern that not everybody has the ability to telework, not everybody has the ability to modify their schedule based on travel patterns.” – Mike Sakata, President of MTBMA & TTF Coalition

Patrick Gonzales, Clay Mitchell, and Michael Sakata discuss the condition of the nation’s decaying infrastructure.

“It isn’t about roads, bridges, transit…it’s about improving lives, safeguarding livelihoods and enriching the quality of life for every Marylander.”

“Reduced gas tax and toll revenues, a shift to electric vehicles and lower transit fare collections have combined with higher construction and operating costs to decimate the state’s Transportation Trust Fund.”

Majority of Marylanders would pay more for better roads, highways and transit; “The urgency has never been greater, and public support has never been stronger.”

“…based on the poll showing 95% of Marylanders believe it’s important for the state to invest in transportation infrastructure, it’s possible Gov. Moore turns attention that way.”

The TTF Coalition is proud to reveal this commissioned Gonzales poll. The results reveal that Marylanders care deeply about transportation infrastructure, and point to how we need to protect our state’s future.