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GBC and the S.T.A.R.T Coalition

GBC and the S.T.A.R.T Coalition. Robert Hellauer Director, Regional Transportation & Federal  Government Affairs Greater Baltimore Committee. Greater Baltimore Committee. State of Maryland’s leading business organization Comprised of over 500 businesses

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GBC and the S.T.A.R.T Coalition

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  1. GBC and the S.T.A.R.T Coalition Robert HellauerDirector, Regional Transportation & Federal Government Affairs Greater Baltimore Committee

  2. Greater Baltimore Committee • State of Maryland’s leading business organization • Comprised of over 500 businesses • 56 year old private sector membership organization • Works in collaboration with government • Advocates for changes to strengthen the business community and improve quality of life in the region

  3. Problem • Maryland currently in trouble when it comes to funding our transportation trust fund • Backlog of transportation projects awaiting construction is more than $40 billion • Since 2000, TTF Revenue increased only 28%, while the General Fund increased 56% • Gas tax, largest source of TTF revenue, not been increased since 1992. Current rate, 23.5 cents/gal. • Legislation passed numerous times since 1984 “Borrowing” TTF revenues to general fund. $117 million of $571 million outstanding • Additional $250 million diverted to general fund to compensate for anticipated revenue lost due to repeal of computer services tax.

  4. S.T.A.R.T. of Solution • “START” of a solution (Statewide Transportation Alliance to Restore the Trust) • Alliance of businesses, nonprofit, and public sector interests • 57 members strong, and it continues to grow • Two things must happen in legislature: • Constitutional Amendment: Prohibit reaching into the TTF for nontransportation related spending; and • Increase transportation fees to get approximately $500 million/year • Two bills pending: SB 714, Garagiola & HB 1001, Frick • Hearings were held • S.T.A.R.T. Testified in Support

  5. Importance for CSSC • Transportation improvements to intersections at APG and other BRAC facilities are dependent upon this bill being passed • Harford County Delegation- less than helpful!! • Please contact your members of the County’s Delegation, as well as County Execs, and County Council Members • Tell them we need these bills passed for a smoother BRAC transition

  6. Questions? Thank you for your time www.gbc.org

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