FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 27, 2023
Contact: Maryland Department of Transportation Office of Public Affairs
David Broughton, 410-865-1029 or Jim Joyner, 410-865-1030
**MEDIA ADVISORY**
WHAT: Representatives from the Maryland Department of Transportation will meet with
Carroll County officials to discuss the agency's Draft FY 2024-2029 Consolidated Transportation Program, which details a $21.2 billion, six-year capital budget investment in the state's transportation network. The meeting is part of the department's tour of 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City. Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld and other officials will outline the state's investment plan and discuss Carroll County's transportation priorities.
WHO: Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld
State Highway Administrator William Pines
Motor Vehicle Administrator Chrissy Nizer
Maryland Aviation Administration Office of Regional Aviation Director Ashish Solanki
Maryland Transit Administration Office of Local Transit Support Director Travis Johnston
Maryland Transportation Authority Planning and Program Development Director Melissa Williams
WHEN: 2 p.m. Thursday, November 2, 2023
WHERE: Carroll County Government Office Building, 225 N. Center St., Westminster
Watch the meeting at https://youtube.com/live/sqmFakaoHB0?feature=share
WHY: Each fall, the Maryland Department of Transportation presents its draft six-year capital program to Maryland counties and Baltimore City for review and comment. After gathering input from local jurisdictions, the Draft 2024-2029 Consolidated Transportation Program will be finalized later this fall, and the final plan will be submitted to the Legislature in January for consideration during the 2024 General Assembly session. To view the Draft 2024-2029 Consolidated Transportation Program, go to www.ctp.maryland.gov. For a complete list tour dates, times and locations, click here. Follow the Draft 2023 Consolidated Transportation Program tour at @MDOTNews on
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