Transportation Planning Budget for FY 2026-2027
Transportation Planning Budget for FY 2026-2027
Did you know that the BRTB receives several million dollars each year in federal funding for planning the future of transportation? Every year we draft a budget for the work we want to do and explain what our planning priorities are. These ideas come from our local jurisdictions, as well as community members like you.
Think of it as a roadmap for transportation planning. In it you’ll find a list of where we plan to put money and resources for studies, collecting data, reaching out to the public, and other projects related to planning and improving transportation.
Now, here’s where you come in. On this website, you’ll find an overview of our work and you’ll see where we are going next. Then, you’ll see a tab where you can share your thoughts on our transportation planning budget.
We’ve got big plans. Let us know what you think by Sunday, March 9!
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Every year we talk with our committee members and key stakeholders about what needs there are and what we want to invest in.
We take everyone’s feedback and come up with a list of projects and how much it will cost. Then, we share that list with the community and ask for your feedback.
Take a look below and let us know what you think!
Regional Goals
- Better Access – Make it easier for everyone to get where they need to go.
- Improve Travel – Help people and goods move smoothly and on time.
- Safer Roads – Reduce crashes, injuries, and deaths.
- Fix What We Have – Take care of and upgrade existing transportation systems.
- Protect the Environment – Use solutions that keep our air, water, and land healthy.
- Secure Travel – Keep people safe and prepare for emergencies.
- Boost the Economy – Support jobs, businesses, and the movement of goods.
- Work Together – Involve everyone in planning and decision-making.
- Smart Choices – Use good data and policies to guide decisions.
Check out our Plans!
Plans, Projects and Studies
- Maryland is changing how it chooses projects for the state transportation program. We will help local governments prepare to apply for funding using the new process.
- We have been working with communities to design the Patapsco Regional Greenway (PRG). Planning is wrapping up for the Stoney Run Segment. We are starting the process for the Cherry Hill Segment. In this budget, $250,000 will go to Henryton Road Bridge Segment.
- We are working with the community to create the first connected bike network for the region. We will release the final Bikeable Baltimore Region plan later this year. Then, the BRTB is setting aside $300,000 to update local bicycle and pedestrian plans.
- We will update the State of the Region report. This report compares this metro area to other metro areas in areas such as: economy, education, workforce, transportation and quality of life.
- Approximately $300,000 is being set aside for the 2026 Household Travel Survey. This study will give the BRTB insight into how people travel now so that we can plan for the future.
- We have been looking to the future and asking what our priorities and goals should be. In this budget, $200,000 is being set aside for developing a long-range transportation plan. We will update the goals, how we choose projects, look at data and trends, and involve the community. The BRTB will also share their projects for the next long range plan and BMC staff will review them.
Training, Grants and Support
- We are providing up to $300,000 for the Transportation & Land Use Connection Grants program. The goal of the grants is to reduce traffic on roads and to make it easier for more people to walk, bike, and use transit.
- We will offer training to BRTB members and BMC staff through two training programs: $200,000 to prepare local jurisdictions to manage federal grants and $50,000 to train staff working with local transit providers.
Interested in digging deeper?
Check out the full planning budget for FY 2026-2027 (July 2025 to June 2027) for full details of the work we plan to do and our budget.
Download the full Draft Transportation Planning Budget (pdf)
Check out the Budget
We want to get your feedback on what we’re going to be working on.
Click on the next tab to take our survey or find out how to share your thoughts.
Need more information or help with something? Email us at BRTBbudget26@publicinput.com or call 855-925-2801 x11078 and leave us a message in any language. We’ll get back to you!
Want to know more? Visit the BMC engagement hub to join our mailing lists and get involved