Message from the Secretary of Transportation

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is responsible for building, operating, and maintaining a safe and seamless transportation network that links Maryland both internally, and with the rest of the country and the world. To accomplish this, the 2009 Maryland Transportation Plan establishes a 20-year vision through Statewide goals and objectives that address all methods of transportation and respond to critical issues such as:

● How MDOT can best serve Maryland's residents, businesses, and visitors;

● Safety, which is the State’s highest commitment to its customers;

● Maintenance and preservation of our transportation infrastructure;

● Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and a coordinated response to climate change; and

● Providing mobility choices for the efficient movement of people and goods.

MDOT must keep up with increasing demand for the movement of people and freight by wisely investing precious tax dollars. Accordingly, the Department will be held to a high level of accountability through a performance measurement process that reports on how well the goals and objectives of this Plan are being met.

The 2009 Maryland Transportation Plan is the result of extensive outreach and coordination with State agencies, local jurisdictions, and the public. The Plan reflects the priorities of the people of Maryland and has the support of many partners whose collective efforts will be needed to fully realize the Plan's vision for transportation. MDOT is committed to deliver on the promise of this Plan.

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