MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS TO LAUNCH ANNUAL STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT TOUR ON SEPTEMBER 19 IN BALTIMORE COUNTY

September 16, 2019

Contact: 
MDOT Public Affairs
Erin Henson
410-865-1025 
ehenson@mdot.maryland.gov
Jim Joyner
jjoyner2@mdot.maryland.gov

WHO:
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of the Secretary and representatives from MDOT's business units will launch their annual statewide tour to discuss transportation investments. MDOT business units to be represented on the tour are: MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration, MDOT Maryland Transit Administration, MDOT State Highway Administration, MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration, MDOT Maryland Port Administration, and Maryland Transportation Authority.

WHAT:     
Launch of MDOT's annual tour of 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City to update local officials and the public on the Hogan administration's Draft FY 2020-2025 Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP), which details MDOT's $15.3 billion six-year capital budget. State transportation officials will outline the program and answer questions about each county's transportation priorities. To view the draft CTP, visit: www.ctp.maryland.gov.

WHEN:
Launch Meeting:  10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 19, 2019 – Baltimore County CTP
Fall Schedule:  September 19 – November 5 in Maryland's 23 counties & Baltimore City.
For a complete list of dates, times and locations, visit: https://bit.ly/2kAk3JT  

WHERE:
Launch Meeting: Baltimore County CTP
Towson University
Johnny Unitas Stadium – Minnegan Room
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252 

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 2020-2025 CTP invests $15.3 billion in Maryland's transportation network. Above and beyond this funding, the Maryland Transportation Authority is investing another $3.1 billion in toll roads and bridges. To view the Draft CTP, visit: www.ctp.maryland.gov.

Follow MDOT on Twitter at @MDOTNews and stay updated on the CTP Tour with #MDOTCTPtour.​​

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