Maryland Transportation Acting Secretary Samantha J. Biddle met with Baltimore City officials to discuss the Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2031. The Maryland Department of Transportation has proposed a $21.5 billion investment over six years to enhance safety, maintain infrastructure, and support 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. She emphasized that feedback helps align the program with shared goals to uplift communities and improve access to opportunities.
The department’s Serious About Safety initiative prioritizes projects that ensure the safety of all users, including pedestrians and bicyclists. This effort aims to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on Maryland roads.
Transportation officials provided updates on several projects affecting Baltimore City, including rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge and rehabilitating Berth 11 at Dundalk Marine Terminal. These initiatives are expected to enhance port operations and stimulate economic growth.
The Draft CTP also advances the construction of the new Frederick Douglass Tunnel, improves travel for MARC and Amtrak passengers, and supports planning for the future Baltimore Red Line. Maryland Transit Administrator Holly Arnold highlighted investments in preserving and strengthening the Baltimore region transit system, such as testing new Metro Subway cars and enhancing MARC system reliability.
Other significant investments include nearly $1.4 billion for modernizing the Light Rail System, $5.3 million for local transit operations like Charm City Circulator, and state and federal funds supporting transit-oriented development in Baltimore.
Additionally, a $135,000 grant will fund an Automated Weather Observing System at Pier 7 Heliport through the Maryland Aviation Administration’s Statewide Aviation Grants program. Highway safety grants include nearly $12,000 for the Baltimore City Police Department and more than $40,000 for Bikemore.
The meeting was part of a statewide tour by the Maryland Department of Transportation across all 23 counties and Baltimore City to discuss funding plans with local officials. The tour continues into November, with details available online. Afterward, the department will finalize the Draft CTP before submitting it to the Legislature in January during the 2026 General Assembly session.
For more information on these projects or to view updates from this meeting visit ctp.maryland.gov.
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