Maryland Department of Transportation

MDOT OFFICIALS TO TAKE STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT TOUR VIRTUAL FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY WEDNESDAY

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 5, 2021 

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 MONTGOMERY COUNTY WEDNESDAY 

WHO:               Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of the Secretary and representatives from MDOT's business units will meet virtually with Montgomery 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: Acting Administrator Holly Arnold;
MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration: Executive Director Ricky Smith;
MDOT State Highway Administration: Administrator Tim Smith; and
Maryland Transportation Authority: Executive Director Jim Ports.  

WHAT:           This is the 23rd 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 2022-2027 Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP), which details MDOT's $16.4 billion six-year capital budget. This meeting is being held virtually in consideration of COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Secretary Slater will outline the state's investments and join other state officials in answering questions about Montgomery County's transportation priorities.  

WHEN:           7 p.m., Wednesday, November 10, 2021  
MDOT is conducting its 24 CTP tour meetings through November 16. For a complete list of dates, times and locations, visit: https://bit.ly/39nvLNK 

WHERE:        VIRTUAL ONLY
Watch on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0rFAps6rNpo​ 

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 2022-2027 CTP invests $16.4 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, visit: www.ctp.maryland.gov. 

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