Transportation and Infrastructure

Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District is one of the fastest growing areas in the State of Maryland.  Congressman Hoyer has worked very closely with state and local officials to ensure that our transportation infrastructure is prepared to meet the needs of Fifth District residents, businesses, and Federal facilities.

Over the years, Congressman Hoyer has helped secure the reconstruction of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, the restoration of the Suitland Parkway, federal funding for Metro rail capital improvements, and the Southern Maryland Commuter Bus Initiative. He continues to secure funding for the ongoing construction of the Purple Line, a 16.2 mile light rail line which will connect Prince George’s County and Montgomery County.

In 2017, Congressman Hoyer sponsored legislation to establish the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission to improve the safety and reliability of Metro. He believes that a sustainable and reliable source of funding is the only way to address Metro’s long-term capital needs.

Mon, Sep 19, 2022 / Jobs & the Economy, Transportation and Infrastructure

Hoyer, Altschuler Op-Ed: What’s Needed to Make It In America? Public-Private Partnerships that Cultivate a Highly Skilled Workforce

Wanted to make sure you saw this Op-Ed in The Hill this morning where Congressman Hoyer (MD-05) and Randy Altschuler, the CEO of Xometry, Inc., advocate for more investments in public-private partnerships to help develop the next generation of workers in the manufacturing industry, and strengthen our economy. To read the Op-Ed, click here or see below: 
Tue, Aug 2, 2022 / Transportation and Infrastructure

Hoyer Briefed on Ongoing Efforts to Improve Bowie City Water System

This morning, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) visited the Bowie City Public Works Water Facility for a briefing on the funding he secured in the FY2022 Omnibus legislation. Congressman Hoyer has been vocal about the challenges that the city faces with tuberculated water pipes, and recently secured $2 million for the facility to replace a mile of water piping.
Tue, Aug 2, 2022 / Transportation and Infrastructure

Hoyer Briefed on Ongoing Efforts to Improve Bowie City Water System

This morning, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) visited the Bowie City Public Works Water Facility for a briefing on the funding he secured in the FY2022 Omnibus legislation. Congressman Hoyer has been vocal about the challenges that the city faces with tuberculated water pipes, and recently secured $2 million for the facility to replace a mile of water piping.
Thu, Jul 14, 2022 / Transportation and Infrastructure

Hoyer, Cardin, Van Hollen Urge MDOT to Halt Demolition of Nice Bridge, Study Recreational Reuse Options

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), and Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) urged the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to pause its plans to demolish the existing Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge until an independent review is conducted to determine the feasibility and cost of repurposing it for recreational use.
Thu, Jun 30, 2022 / Transportation and Infrastructure

Maryland Congressional Delegation Applauds DOT’s Opening of the Reconnecting Communities Grant Application to Revitalize Divided Communities

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and David Trone (MD-06) in applauding the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) opening of the application process for the Reconnecting Communities grant program to help identify and remove or retrofit highway infrastructure that creates obstacles to mobility and opportunity.
Wed, Jun 29, 2022 / Transportation and Infrastructure

Maryland Delegation Members Urge Purple Line Contractors to Forge Project Labor Agreement with Construction Workers

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Congressmen John Sarbanes (MD-03), Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) to urge Maryland Transit Solutions (MTS), the group of contractors leading the development of the Purple Line, to complete a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) with the project’s construction workers. In their letter to MTS Project Director Terry Gohde, the lawmakers stressed the need for a PLA to ensure quality and reliable work. Maryland workers had previously secured a PLA with the prior contractors on the project; however, the new contractors have not reached a similar agreement. The lawmakers urged MTS to do right by the workers affected by the transition in the contract by reaching a PLA, and requested a written response from MTS by July 12 detailing its efforts to secure an agreement with the project’s workers. 
Wed, May 11, 2022 / Transportation and Infrastructure

National Capital Region Delegation Joint Statement on WMATA Board’s Selection of New GM

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Representatives Don Beyer (VA-08), Gerald E. Connolly (VA-11), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Anthony Brown (MD-04), Jennifer Wexton (VA-10), and David Trone (MD-06), who represent the National Capital Region in the House of Representatives, issued the following statement on the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Board of Directors’ selection of Randy Clarke as General Manager and CEO:
Mon, Mar 7, 2022 / Transportation and Infrastructure

Maryland Delegation Announces Over $120 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding For WMATA

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Congressmen John Sarbanes (MD-03), Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and David Trone (MD-06) announced $120,145,016 in additional American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Funding will help strengthen Metro train operations and rider safety, avoid service cuts, and increase workforce retention.
Thu, Mar 3, 2022 / Transportation and Infrastructure

Hoyer, Cardin, Van Hollen, Brown, and Raskin Announce $1.7 Billion to Advance the Purple Line

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Congressmen Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), and Jamie B. Raskin (MD-08) announced a $1.7 billion Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) federal loan to advance the construction of the Purple Line, after significant delays since the construction began in 2017.
Wed, Feb 9, 2022 / Transportation and Infrastructure

Hoyer Testifies at House Hearing on WMATA’s Operations and Oversight

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) testified before the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations during their hearing entitled “WMATA: Getting to a Culture of Excellence.” Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: