Glen Burnie, MD (July 2, 2026) – Anne Arundel County, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Maryland Sustainable Growth Subcabinet, is proud to announce that the Cromwell Light Rail Station has received the State Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Designation. This designation by the State follows the County Executive and County Council's approval and recommendation to the State.
The County’s resolution established the local framework and supportive rezoning pathways necessary to transform the station area into a vibrant mixed-use hub. By earning this state-level designation, the Cromwell Station area unlocks access to an array of interagency support systems, infrastructure tools, and multi-million-dollar funding resources to accelerate implementation.
“This designation is aligned with the recommendations of our community-driven planning process, and will allow us to curb sprawl and transform the area around our transit infrastructure with housing, businesses, and safe walkability and connectivity to the Glen Burnie Town Center and the B&A Trail,” said County Executive Steuart Pittman. “Governor Wes Moore shares our vision for smart growth, and I thank his administration for approving this TOD designation to revitalize this community.”
The designation fulfills a key action item outlined in the Region 1 Plan, which was officially adopted on May 5, 2025. The Cromwell area joins other highly successful regional transit hubs—such as Odenton MARC Station, Annapolis Junction, and North Bethesda's Pike & Rose—in utilizing Maryland’s coordinated TOD program to align public transportation with localized economic growth.
“The Cromwell Light Rail TOD designation is an exciting opportunity to reimagine this area as a vibrant, walkable mixed-use destination that reflects Glen Burnie’s future while building on its strengths,” said County Councilwoman Allison Pickard. “By embracing smart growth and connecting to amenities like the B&A Trail, Sawmill Creek Park, and the Glen Burnie Town Center, we can create new opportunities for residents, businesses, and visitors. I look forward to working with MDOT, DCHD, our community, and local partners to help shape a redevelopment that benefits Glen Burnie for generations to come.”
“Land utilization is one of the most important tools local government has,” said County Council Vice-Chair Pete Smith. “As we continue to grow as a community, it is important to focus on areas that have the most impact. I am truly grateful for the state recognizing these spaces for future growth.”
“This TOD designation at Cromwell Station will have a transformative impact on the community’s development,” said Sam Snead, Director of Anne Arundel County’s Office of Transportation. “There are extensive transit options, including county bus lines, microtransit, and the MTA Light Rail, which provide connectivity for this station and the surrounding Glen Burnie communities. Once completed, the county’s redevelopment of 7409 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard and revitalization of the Glen Burnie Town Center will connect seamlessly with associated pedestrian-oriented improvements.”
Financially, local projects now qualify for specialized state and federal funding tools, including MDOT’s $5 million annual TOD Capital Grant, state-enabled Tax Increment Financing (TIF), and priority access to Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) revitalization programs and federal infrastructure assistance. This financial backing is paired with advanced planning frameworks, allowing county teams to utilize data-driven mapping tools and coordinate with MDOT’s Office of Active Transportation to optimize pedestrian and bicycle connectivity to the neighboring B&A Trail.
Anne Arundel County will immediately begin incorporating these newly unlocked resources into active planning initiatives along the Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard corridor.