releases: https://ruppersberger.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/baltimore-congressional-delegation-applauds-150000-for-light-rail-technology
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| https://ruppersberger.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/baltimore-congressional-delegation-applauds-150000-for-light-rail-technology | Baltimore Congressional Delegation Applauds $150,000 for Light Rail Technology Enhancements | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | MD | C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger | R000576 | ruppersberger.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, and Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.)applauded the award of $150,000forthe Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) to improve thestate'slight rail system with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology. The federal funding will allow MDOT MTA to monitor light rail infrastructurein real-time by using LiDAR to identifypotential rail defects and erosion along the light rail corridor. Marylandcommuters and essential workers rely on our light rail systems to get where they need to go. This new federal investment in our state's public transit networkwillhelp providesafer andmore efficientservice forBaltimore-area riders,the lawmakers said.Our delegation will continue working to secure additional federal support for Maryland's public transportation systems. The lawmakers sent aletter in support of MDOT MTA'sgrant fundingapplicationin July.Funding comes fromthe U.S. Department of Transportation's Real-Time Asset Management Program, which aims to improvepublic transportationinfrastructure andpassengersafety with real-time assessmentsof transit capital and facilities. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |