Maryland Department of Transportation

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS BRING STATEWIDE INVESTMENT TOUR TO WICOMICO COUNTY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 13, 2023
Contact: Maryland Department of Transportation Office of Public Affairs
David Broughton, 410-865-1029
Jim Joyner, 410-865-1030

**MEDIA ADVISORY**

​WHAT:          Representatives from the Maryland Department of Transportation will meet with Wicomico County officials to discuss the agency's Draft FY 2024-2029 Consolidated Transportation Program, which details a $21.2 billion, six-year capital budget investment in the state's transportation network. The meeting is part of the department's tour of 23 Maryland counties 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 Wicomico County's transportation priorities.  

WHO:            Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld
State Highway Administrator William Pines
Motor Vehicle Administrator Chrissy Nizer
Maryland Transportation Authority Executive Director Joseph Sagal
Maryland Transit Administration Local Transit Support Director Travis Johnston
Maryland Aviation Administration Regional Aviation Director Ashish Solanki

WHEN:          7 p.m., Tuesday, September 19, 2023 

WHERE:       Wicomico County Youth & Civic Center, 500 Glen Ave., Salisbury.
Watch the meeting on https://www.pac14.org/

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 2024-2029 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 2024 General Assembly session. View the Draft 2024-2029 Consolidated Transportation Program at www.ctp.maryland.gov. For a complete list tour dates, times and locations, visit: https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/OPCP/PUBLIC_Tour_Schedule_Sept_Nov_2023_DRAFT.pdf​. Follow the Draft 2023 Consolidated Transportation Program tour at @MDOTNews on Twitter and Facebook.

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