Funds for mass transit - USA - Group says MTA funding cuts planned
Report foresees 22 percent decline for next five years
Baltimore,Maryland,USA -Baltimore Sun, by Michael Dresser -Nov 15, 2005: -- A leading local business group reported yesterday that capital funding for mass transit in the Baltimore region would decline sharply under a draft six-year transportation spending plan prepared by the Ehrlich administration... The Greater Baltimore Committee analysis of the administration's plan was immediately denounced by Maryland Transportation Secretary Robert L. Flanagan, who accused the authors of using "scare tactics" and distorting the meaning of his department's budget numbers... The GBC study shows that while overall transportation funding would decline 7 percent from the previous plan, the Maryland Transit Administration would see a much steeper reduction - 22 percent - for the years 2006-2011. The MTA provides bus and rail service in the Baltimore area... Flanagan denied any intent on the part of the Ehrlich administration to shortchange transit or metropolitan Baltimore. "We are emphasizing a balanced transportation program," he said...
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