FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 23, 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 TO KENT COUNTY ON TUESDAY
WHO:
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of the Secretary and representatives from MDOT's business units will meet with Kent County 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: Local Transit Support Director Travis Johnston;
MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration: Regional Aviation Director Ashish Solanki;
MDOT State Highway Administration: Administrator Tim Smith; and
Maryland Transportation Authority: Capital Programming Director Melissa Williams.
WHAT:
This is the fourth 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 Kent County's transportation priorities.
WHEN:
10 a.m., Tuesday, September 28, 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/39nvLNK.
WHERE:
Kent County Government Center, 400 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620
Watch live at: https://www.kentcounty.com/commissioners/meeting-live-video or dial 1-872-239-8359, enter Conference ID 284916841, then the pound (#) symbol.
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, visit: www.ctp.maryland.gov.