FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 10, 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 TO CAROLINE COUNTY TUESDAY
WHO: Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of the Secretary and representatives from MDOT's business units will meet with Caroline County officials to discuss transportation investments. Representatives include:
The Secretary's Office: Secretary Greg Slater;
MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration: Chief of Staff Katie McEvoy;
MDOT Maryland Transit Administration: Local Transit Support Director Travis Johnston;
MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration: Regional Aviation Director Ashish Solanki;
MDOT State Highway Administration: Administrator Tim Smith; and
Maryland Transportation Authority: Capital Planning Director Melissa Williams.
WHAT: This is the 24th and final 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. Secretary Slater will outline the state's investments and join other state officials in answering questions about Caroline County's transportation priorities.
WHEN: 9 a.m., Tuesday, November 16, 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: Caroline County Board of Education, Board Room, 204 Franklin Street, Denton, MD 21629
Join the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/300062187 Or Dial 1-833-548-0282 (toll free) or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 300-062-187
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, click here: www.ctp.maryland.gov.