For Immediate Release:
September 25, 2020

Contact:
MDOT Public Affairs
Erin Henson, 410-865-1025
Jim Joyner, 410-865-1030

**MEDIA ADVISORY**
MDOT OFFICIALS TO TAKE STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION
INVESTMENT TOUR VIRTUAL FOR CARROLL COUNTY THURSDAY​

WHO:
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of the Secretary and representatives from MDOT's business units will meet virtually with Carroll 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: Executive Director Ricky Smith;
MDOT State Highway Administration: Administrator Tim Smith; and
Maryland Transportation Authority: Planning & Program Development Director Melissa Williams. 

WHAT:
This is the sixth 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 2021-2026 Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP), which details MDOT's $13.4 billion six-year capital budget. This meeting is being held virtually in consideration of Maryland's COVID-19 State of Emergency. Secretary Slater will outline the state's investments and join other state officials in answering questions about Carroll County's transportation priorities. 

WHEN:
12:30 p.m., Thursday, October 1, 2020  
MDOT is conducting its 24 CTP tour meetings through November 10. For a complete list of dates, times and locations, visit: https://bit.ly/2QNf3hp.

WHERE:
To view a live stream of the virtual meeting beginning at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, October 1, visit: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/987289629, access code 987-289-629, or call 408-650-3123.

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 2021-2026 CTP invests $13.4 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, click here: www.ctp.maryland.gov.