FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 10, 2020
Contact:
MDOT Public Affairs
Erin Henson, 410-865-1025
Jim Joyner, 410-865-1030
**MEDIA ADVISORY**
MDOT OFFICIALS TO TAKE STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION TOUR VIRTUAL FOR ST. MARY'S COUNTY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
WHO:
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of the Secretary and representatives from MDOT's business units will meet virtually with St. Mary's County officials to discuss transportation investments. Representatives include:
The Secretary's Office: Deputy Secretary Sean Powell;
MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration: Administrator Chrissy Nizer;
MDOT Maryland Transit Administration: Local Transit Support Director Travis Johnston;
MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration: Executive Director Ricky Smith;
MDOT State Highway Administration: Administrator Tim Smith; and
Maryland Transportation Authority: Planning & Program Development Director Melissa Williams.
WHAT:
This is the 24th meeting in the MDOT tour of 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City to update local officials and the public on the Hogan administration's Draft FY 2021-2026 Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP), which details MDOT's $13.4 billion six-year capital budget. This meeting is being held virtually in consideration of Maryland's COVID-19 State of Emergency. Deputy Secretary Powell will outline the state's investments and join other state officials in answering questions about St. Mary's County's transportation priorities. NOTE: This meeting is rescheduled from the September 29 session that was postponed due to technical difficulties.
WHEN:
2 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2020
MDOT is conducting its 24 CTP tour meetings through November 17. For a complete list of dates, times and locations, visit: https://bit.ly/2QNf3hp.
WHERE:
To view the virtual meeting beginning at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, go to the St. Mary's County Government YouTube Channel. Or dial 301-579-7236, PIN No. 963443#, to listen.
WHY:
Each fall, MDOT presents its draft six-year capital program to every county and Baltimore City for review and comment. MDOT then prepares a final budget to present to the General Assembly in January. The Hogan administration's six-year Draft FY 2021-2026 CTP invests $13.4 billion in Maryland's transportation network. Above and beyond this funding, the Maryland Transportation Authority is investing another $2.8 billion in our toll roads and bridges. To view the Draft CTP, click here: www.ctp.maryland.gov.