LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) will visit St. Mary’s County on September 24, 2024, as part of its annual Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) Tour. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners meeting room, located on the 1st floor of the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. This meeting is open to the public and provides the opportunity for residents and stakeholders to hear firsthand about Maryland’s capital budget for transportation projects. Residents may also watch the meeting live on TV Channel 95 or at www.YouTube.com/@StMarysCoGov.
The CTP is Maryland’s six-year capital budget for transportation projects, encompassing a wide range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the state’s transportation infrastructure. During the meeting, the Secretary of Transportation and representatives from MDOT’s various modes will present information on the draft CTP, including upcoming projects and priorities specific to St. Mary’s County.
“This meeting offers the opportunity for our community to engage directly with state officials on the transportation projects that will shape the future of St. Mary’s County,” said Commissioner President, James Randy Guy. “These discussions are critical as we work collaboratively with the state to ensure that our local transportation needs are met.”
The annual CTP Tour provides an open forum for local governments and the public to discuss transportation needs and priorities. The feedback gathered during these meetings is instrumental in shaping the final CTP, which will guide Maryland’s transportation investments over the next six years. For more information about the MDOT Consolidated Transportation Program or to view the draft CTP, please visit MDOT's CTP website at https://www.mdot.maryland.gov.
