MDOT OFFICIALS BRINGING STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT TOUR TO BALTIMORE COUNTY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 6, 2022

Contact:
MDOT Public Affairs
David Broughton, 410-865-1029
Jim Joyner, 410-865-1030

**MEDIA ADVISORY**

​WHAT:          Officials from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) will meet with Baltimore County officials to discuss MDOT's Draft FY 2023-2028 Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP), which details a record $19.9 billion six-year capital budget investment in the state's transportation network. The meeting is part of MDOT's tour of 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City to update local officials and the public on the CTP. MDOT Secretary James F. Ports, Jr. and other MDOT officials will outline the state's investments and discuss Baltimore County's transportation priorities.  

WHO:            MDOT Secretary's Office: Secretary James F. Ports, Jr.;  
MDOT State Highway Administration: Administrator Tim Smith;
MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration: Administrator Chrissy Nizer;
MDOT Maryland Transit Administration: Administrator Holly Arnold;
MDOT Maryland Port Administration: Executive Director William P. Doyle;
Maryland Transportation Authority: Executive Director William Pines; and
MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration: Division of Planning and Engineering Chief Paul Shank.

WHEN:          2 p.m., Wednesday, October 12, 2022 

WHERE:       Towson University, University Union Building, Room 322, 281 University Ave., Towson, MD 21204
                        Parking in Towsontown Parking Garage on University Avenue. The public also can watch live at: https://www.youtube.com/user/BaltimoreCounty.

WHY:             Each fall, MDOT 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 2023-2028 CTP will be finalized later this fall and the Final FY 2023-2028 CTP will be submitted to the Legislature in January for consideration during the 2023 General Assembly session. To view the Draft 2023-2028 CTP, go to www.ctp.maryland.gov. For a complete list tour dates, times and locations, visit: https://bit.ly/3D5KzAu.

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