Maryland Transportation Acting Secretary Samantha J. Biddle met with officials from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties to discuss the Department’s Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2031. The spending plan calls for a $21.5 billion, six-year investment in projects and programs aimed at enhancing safety, maintaining the state’s transportation system to keep it in working order and driving economic growth. “Listening and engaging with local elected leaders and Marylanders is critical in successfully delivering the state’s capital program,” said Acting Secretary Biddle. “The feedback we receive helps us to better serve the State and deliver a program that aligns with our shared goals to uplift communities and enhance connections to opportunities.”< Safety is the Maryland Department of Transportation’s top priority. The Department’s Serious About Safety initiative is reflected in the Draft CTP, with projects that prioritize the safety of all users, including pedestrians and bicyclists. Serious About Safety builds on the Department’s progress and accelerates work toward the state’s vision zero goal to save lives and bend the curve on the number of fatalities and serious injuries on Maryland roads. To view the full Draft FY 2026-2031 Consolidated Transportation Program, go to ctp.maryland.gov. At Tuesday’s meetings, transportation officials […]
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