MDOT OFFICIALS TO TAKE STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT TOUR VIRTUAL FOR BALTIMORE CITY MONDAY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 15, 2021

Contact:
MDOT Public Affairs
Erin Henson, 410-865-1025 
Jim Joyner, 410-865-1030

**MEDIA ADVISORY** 
MDOT OFFICIALS TO TAKE STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION
INVESTMENT TOUR VIRTUAL FOR BALTIMORE CITY MONDAY

WHO: 
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of the Secretary and representatives from MDOT’s business units will meet virtually with Baltimore City officials to discuss transportation investments. Representatives include: 

The Secretary’s Office: Secretary Greg Slater;  
MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration: Administrator Chrissy Nizer;
MDOT Maryland Transit Administration: Acting Administrator Holly Arnold;
MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration: Deputy Director of Planning and Environmental Services Shawn Ames;
MDOT State Highway Administration: Administrator Tim Smith; 
MDOT Maryland Port Administration: Executive Director Bill Doyle; and
Maryland Transportation Authority: Executive Director Jim Ports.

WHAT:
This is the first 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 2022-2027 Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP), which details MDOT’s $16.4 billion six-year capital budget. Secretary Slater will outline the state’s investments and join other state officials in answering questions about Baltimore City’s transportation priorities.  
 
WHEN:
2 p.m., Monday, September 20, 2021 
MDOT is conducting its 24 CTP tour meetings through November 16. For a complete list of dates, times and locations, visit: https://bit.ly/3tO5Vfe 

WHERE:
Join the Webex Meeting https://bit.ly/BaltimoreRoadshow or Dial 1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2347-357-3757, Password: Transportation

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 2022-2027 CTP invests $16.4 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

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