Maryland Transportation Acting Secretary Samantha J. Biddle met with officials from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties to discuss the Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2031. The plan proposes a $21.5 billion investment over six years in projects aimed at enhancing safety and maintaining the state’s transportation system.
“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 remains a top priority for the Maryland Department of Transportation, reflected in its Serious About Safety initiative within the Draft CTP. This initiative aims to save lives by reducing fatalities and serious injuries on Maryland roads.
At recent meetings, transportation officials provided updates on various projects affecting Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties. Among those present were representatives from several agencies including the State Highway Administration, Maryland Transit Administration, Motor Vehicle Administration, Maryland Aviation Administration, and Maryland Transportation Authority.
State Highway Administrator Will Pines emphasized multimodal projects that improve safety for all users statewide. In St. Mary’s County, he noted a $32.4 million project to replace an old bridge along MD 5, set to begin construction in 2027.
The State Highway Administration is also advancing pedestrian safety projects in Charles County and investing $32.5 million in safety improvements on MD 231 in Calvert County.
Additional investments include grants for local transit operations across these counties and funding for runway lighting improvements at the Maryland Airport through the Statewide Aviation Grants program.
These meetings are part of a broader tour by the Maryland Department of Transportation across all 23 counties and Baltimore City to discuss funding plans and gather input from local officials and residents. The tour will continue into November with updated schedules available online.
Following this tour, the department will finalize the Draft CTP before submitting it to the Legislature in January during the 2026 General Assembly session.
For more details on specific projects or updates visit ctp.maryland.gov.
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