MDOT - Maryland Department of Transportation

10/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/03/2024 11:58

Maryland Department of Transportation Brings Statewide Investment Tour to Anne Arundel, Cecil, Queen Anne’s and Kent Counties

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

Contact: Maryland Department of Transportation Public Affairs 

**MEDIA ADVISORY**

WHAT:

Representatives from the Maryland Department of Transportation will meet with Anne Arundel County officials Monday, October 7 and officials from Cecil, Queen Anne's and Kent Counties Tuesday, October 8 to discuss the agency's Draft Consolidated Transportation Program for Fiscal Years 2025 to 2030, which details a $18.9 billion, six-year capital budget investment in the state's transportation network. The meetings are part of the Department's tour visiting every Maryland county and Baltimore City to update local officials and the public on the budget plan. Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld and other officials will outline the state's investments and discuss Anne Arundel, Cecil, Queen Anne's and Kent counties' transportation priorities.

WHO:

Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld

State Highway Administrator William Pines

Motor Vehicle Administration Field Operations Deputy Administrator Leslie Dews

Maryland Transportation Authority Executive Director Bruce Gartner

Maryland Transit Administrator Holly Arnold; Local Transit Support Director Travis Johnston

Maryland Aviation Administration Executive Director Ricky Smith; Regional Aviation Director Ashish Solanki

Maryland Port Administration Executive Director Jonathan Daniels

WHEN:

Monday, October 7, 2024

Anne Arundel County, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Cecil County, noon

Queen Anne's County, 3 p.m.

WHERE:

Anne Arundel: Arundel Center, Council Chambers 1st Floor, 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis MD 21401. Watch on Arundel TV Live. Local Cable Channels: Channel 98 for Comcast and Broadstripe; Channel 38 for Verizon (998 HD Comcast; 1962 HD Verizon; 498 HD Broadstripe)
Cecil: 200 Chesapeake Boulevard, Elkton MD 21921. Join the Zoom Meeting; Passcode: 003745

WHY:

Each fall, the Maryland Department of Transportation presents its draft six-year capital program to Maryland counties and Baltimore City for review and comment. After gathering input from local jurisdictions, the Draft 2025-2030 Consolidated Transportation Program will be finalized later this fall, and the final plan will be submitted to the Legislature in January for consideration during the 2025 General Assembly session. To view the Draft 2025-2030 Consolidated Transportation Program, go to www.ctp.maryland.gov ​. For a complete list tour dates, times and locations, click here​.