§ 7–1101
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 7-1101 (2026)
Title 7. Mass Transit
Subtitle 11. Job Access and Reverse Commute Program
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
(1)
“Job access and reverse commute project” means a project that:
(i)
Provides transportation services to targeted populations; and
(ii)
Serves targeted employment areas.
(2)
“Job access and reverse commute project” includes:
(i)
The extension of service hours on local fixed route transit systems to a targeted employment area;
(ii)
Vanpool services;
(iii)
Employer provided transportation services; or
(iv)
Demand–response or deviated fixed route transit services.
(3)
“Job access and reverse commute project” does not include:
(i)
Ride matching, mobility management, or commuter assistance services;
(ii)
Services provided by a for–hire vehicle or a transportation network company;
(iii)
Carpool services;
(iv)
Volunteer driver programs; or
(v)
Except for services in support of a job access and reverse commute project, other services provided on an individual basis.
(c)
“Program” means the Job Access and Reverse Commute Program.
(d)
“Provider” means a private nonprofit organization, a local transit system, or one or more employer that implements a job access and reverse commute project.
(e)
“Targeted employment area” means an area that has recently experienced a significant growth in employment opportunities in sectors including construction, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, retail trade, or the service industry.
(f)
“Targeted population” means individuals in defined areas who:
(1)
Reside in low income areas, as determined by the Administration;
(2)
Have limited or no access to the use of a personal vehicle; and
(3)
Reside in areas with limited access to fixed route transit service.