Transportation - Major Highway Capacity Expansion Projects and Impact Assessments (Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2026)

Where it is in the process

Plain-English Summary

Requiring the Department of Transportation, as part of the planning and implementation of certain major highway expansion projects, to perform an impact assessment of the project and develop and implement a corresponding multimodal transportation program; requiring the Department, beginning with the Consolidated Transportation Program for fiscal year 2028 through 2033, to evaluate certain major capital projects for their impact on greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled; etc.

Where Orgs Stand

League of Women VotersSupports

LWVMD supports the Transportation and Climate Alignment Act, which requires the Department of Transportation to assess the greenhouse gas emissions of major highway expansion projects totaling over $100 million.

HB 437 / SB 59. Passed the House of Delegates.

Source: lwvmd.orgVerified 2026-04-10

Sierra ClubSupports

This bill encourages more investment in public transit, walking and biking infrastructure, and transit-oriented development to offset pollution from highway expansion projects.

HB 437 / SB 59. Top priority bill for Sierra Club Maryland's 2026 session. Sierra Club testified FAVORABLE.

Source: sierraclub.orgVerified 2026-04-10