MD HB20

Requires the Maryland Department of Transportation to develop a project-based scoring system that evaluates major surface transportation projects (over $5 million) using objective, quantifiable measures across six policy goals: safety, accessibility/mobility, climate/environment, social equity, economic development, and land use/transportation demand management

Restructures the Maryland Transportation Commission to consist of the Secretary plus 12 appointed members (8 by the Governor, 2 by House Speaker, 2 by Senate President), with 4-year terms and quarterly meetings instead of monthly, prohibiting elected officials and government employees from serving

Establishes a Highway State of Good Repair Program requiring the State Highway Administration to set 20-year performance targets for pavement and bridge conditions by January 1, 2026, and develop asset management practices with transparent prioritization methodology

Mandates that major surface transportation projects may only be included in the Consolidated Transportation Program for construction if evaluated through the scoring system, with scores and recommended project lists published by August 15 of each even-numbered fiscal year

Requires the Maryland Transportation Plan to include both 10-year and 20-year forecasts of transportation needs, state of good repair and capacity expansion needs, and performance measures, with an advisory committee to guide plan development