Maryland Local Infrastructure and Capital Asset Replacement Challenge

ongoing challenge

A report highlights the growing cost of replacing aging public assets in Maryland counties, including roads, schools, public safety facilities, and transportation networks. The report estimates deferred infrastructure obligations exceed total direct debt by roughly three times and unfunded pension liabilities by roughly four times. Local governments maintain over 80% of Maryland's road miles but face reduced transportation funding through Highway User Revenues (HUR), which is set to decrease further in fiscal 2028, impacting local transportation projects and school construction funding.