Gov. Martin O?Malley promised county officials “we will pass a major transportation funding bill this session,” but again gave no specifics on exactly how he would raise revenues for roads and transit projects. A hike in the gasoline tax has been mentioned most often.

“Our state has been more likely to borrow from the transportation trust fund than invest in it,” O?Malley said. “Our roads and bridges will not wait until the right political timing, the ideal gas price, or the best fiscal environment.”