Alliance members are working to achieve the Paris Agreement’s goal of keeping temperature increases below 1.5 degrees Celsius by reducing emissions, accelerating action, centering equity, and tracking progress. 

Explore Maryland's policies and actions across the Alliance's 10 key policy areas. Numbers presented below only reflect the number of policies in this database and thus may not reflect all climate policies pursued.

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Just Transition + Equity

Industry

Pricing Carbon + Valuing Damages

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Baltimore Region Transit-Oriented Development Strategy

The Baltimore region is anchored by a rail network with untapped potential to drive connected growth
that supports supports economic development and new housing across the region. The Maryland Department of Transportation, which
includes the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and State Highway Authority (SHA), in coordination
with local government partners in the City of Baltimore, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County,
are seeking to accelerate two types of development around existing, high-capacity rail stations in the
Baltimore region: transit-oriented development (TOD) and joint development.

This strategy is focused on the future of Transit Oriented Development in the Baltimore region and
sets the foundation for TOD partnerships statewide. The analysis of opportunities is based on site
characteristics and general, current market conditions. It is a roadmap for where and how TOD could
occur in the region. This strategy recognizes that the demand to drive development at these sites is
based on many factors related to economic growth and this strategy is not a substitute for the need
for ongoing coordination on economic development at the local, state, and federal levels.

Governor Moore Announces $4 Million in Road to Careers Grants

Governor Wes Moore announced the first round of Road to Careers grant recipients. The investment will expand the pipeline of highly-skilled workers to build the state’s critical transportation infrastructure. The $4 million in grants awarded will provide nearly 1,200 Marylanders with in-demand training for skilled jobs in construction and maintenance.

MDOT Complete Streets Implementation Plan

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
adopted a Complete Streets Policy in June 2024
and is implementing Complete Streets Statewide.
Complete Streets ensure that a range of safe
options for multimodal transportation, including active
transportation, are prioritized throughout all phases of
project development. Active transportation refers to human-powered means of travel like walking and bicycling, using
mobility aids, and other human-scaled or low-powered
micromobility, such as electric bikes (e-bikes) and e-scooters. 

In complying with MDOT’s Complete Streets Policy, the
Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA), Maryland
Transit Administration (MTA), Maryland Port Administration
(MPA), Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), the Maryland
Aviation Administration (MAA), the Maryland Transportation
Authority (MDTA), and The Secretary’s Office (TSO) have
prepared implementation plans to guide and track MDOT’s
performance as the modes identify, prioritize funding for,
and execute the specific actions to build complete networks
and safe systems for all users. These implementation
plans describe how a system of Complete Streets will emerge through projects on MDOT’s network, and through
support for local government and private developers
who rely on State collaboration, oversight and approvals.
This Department-wide implementation plan includes a
compilation of the implementation plans developed by TSO,
MDTA, and the modal administrations.

Maryland Launches Apprenticeship Incentive Program

Governor Moore launched the Maryland Apprenticeship Incentive Program, a $5 million initiative, helping employers hire and train registered apprentices. The program offers up to $3,000 per adult registered apprentice or $7,500 per high school-age registered apprentice to offset financial burdens for employers covering the costs of instructional expenses, marketing and recruitment materials, and supportive services, including transportation assistance and equipment. The program is funded by the 2025 Registered Apprenticeship Investment for a Stronger Economy Act.  

Under the Maryland Apprenticeship Incentive Program, Maryland Registered Apprenticeship sponsors or employers may receive up to $3,000 for each newly registered adult apprentice, or up to $7,500 for each newly registered high school level apprentice, to offset eligible training expenses.



Maryland Apprenticeship Incentive Program

Under the Maryland Apprenticeship Incentive Program, Maryland Registered Apprenticeship sponsors or employers may receive up to $3,000 for each newly registered adult apprentice, or up to $7,500 for each newly registered high school level apprentice, to offset eligible training expenses.

Apprenticeship Incentive Program

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Road to Careers is a joint initiative between the Maryland Department of Labor and the Maryland Department of Transportation designed to strengthen Maryland’s talent pipeline for jobs in the transportation and construction sectors. The program expands access to pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship opportunities, meeting critical industry demand while creating career pathways for Marylanders who have historically faced systemic barriers to employment including low-income individuals, justice-involved individuals, and English language learners.

Road to Careers helps participants access high-quality, family-sustaining careers while supporting employers in building a more inclusive, skilled workforce. To ensure more equitable access to high-skill employment, the program offers wraparound support services that address common barriers to employment, including transportation, childcare, and mental health needs, all of which are contributing factors to the state’s racial wealth gap. 