By JOSHUA STEWART Staff Writer

Some state legislators are expressing concern about the lack of funds for BRAC-related transportation projects, adding to skepticism that the state won’t be ready for the massive job surge expected at its military bases.

Transportation Problems

“This is going very slowly. Too slowly. Particularly with transit,” state Sen. Jim Rosapepe, D-College Park, said last week during a meeting of the state Joint Committee on Base Realignment and Closure.

Relatively easy and quick solutions, such as adding coaches - cars - to MARC commuter trains, are being overlooked while more expensive and lengthy projects such as road improvements, are getting more attention, he told other legislators and state and military officials at the meeting….MORE….