(a) In this section, “Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project” means a high–capacity, fixed–route rapid transit service, with light rail transit as the preferred option, operating in a dedicated, grade–separated, 18.7–mile transitway in the Maryland Route 5/U.S. Route 301 corridor from the Branch Avenue Metrorail Station in Prince George’s County to Waldorf and White Plains in Charles County.
(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Department promptly shall undertake all steps necessary to complete the design, engineering, and National Environmental Policy Act process and secure a record of decision for the Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project.
(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027, the Governor shall include in the annual State budget an appropriation from the Transportation Trust Fund of at least $5,000,000, contingent on the receipt of federal funds to be used to provide matching funds needed to conduct an environmental impact study under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project.
(2) An appropriation required under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be reduced by the amount of the total authorized in the prior fiscal year to conduct the NEPA study.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 7 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 7-701 - Compliance With Local Laws; Location of Railroad or Transit Facilities
Section 7-702 - Liability for Contracts and Torts; Institution of Action; Notice of Claims
Section 7-704 - Exemptions From Taxation
Section 7-704.1 - Payment of Fare on Unattended Transit Vehicles or Facilities
Section 7-705 - Prohibited Acts
Section 7-706 - Liberal Construction
Section 7-709 - Washington Metrorail Safety Commission
Section 7-711 - Ridership on Transit Vehicles
Section 7-712 - Opioid Treatment Program Patients -- Disabled Reduced Fare Program -- Annual Report