MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS BRING STATEWIDE INVESTMENT TOUR TO ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 9, 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
Anne Arundel 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 Anne Arundel County's transportation priorities.  

WHO:            Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld
State Highway Administrator William Pines
Motor Vehicle Administrator Chrissy Nizer
Maryland Transit Administrator Holly Arnold
Maryland Transportation Authority Acting Executive Director Percy Dangerfield
Maryland Aviation Administration Executive Director Ricky Smith
Maryland Port Administration and Environment Deputy Executive Director Bob Munroe

WHEN:          2 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2023 

WHERE:        Arundel Center, First Floor Council Chambers, 44 Calvert St., Annapolis, MD (use Calvert Street entrance; ID required)
Watch the meeting on Anne Arundel TV Live at https://www.aacounty.org/services-and-programs/government-television or on cable channels 98 for Comcast or Broadstripe, 38 for Verizon, 998 for HD Comcast, 1962 for HD Verizon, or 498 for HD Broadstripe

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. The complete tour schedule is here. Information also is posted @MDOTNews on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.

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