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The Maryland Transportation Plan (2050 MTP)
Is Almost Complete
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is nearing completion of the development of the new 2050 Maryland Transportation Plan (MTP), called The Playbook.
The MTP is Maryland’s long-range transportation plan, which guides the state’s vision, corresponding policy, and investment priorities for the next 20 years. MDOT has engaged partners, stakeholders, and the public to establish The Playbook’s vision of providing safe, reliable, accessible, equitable, and sustainable transportation options across the state.
More than 75 strategies and
plan to help MDOT achieve its goals of enhancing safety and security, delivering system quality, promoting environmental stewardship, serving communities, and supporting the economy. Some of the combined strategies in The Playbook include:
• Create an infrastructure program
environmentally resilient, and in a state of good repair.
• Develop a project prioritization system in coordination with the Revenue Commission.
• Jumpstart Transit-Oriented Develop- ment activity at key locations in coordination with the Revenue Commission.
• Increase electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including in rural areas and overburdened and underserved areas.
• Reduce vehicle miles of travel (VMT) per capita by 20% and attain net
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Guiding Principles are concepts
that will guide the Department in our decision making to support the goals.
Equity
Integrate equity considerations in all aspects of transportation planning, programming, and operational processes.
Preservation
Preserve the condition of the existing transportation system assets to provide safe and efficient movement.
Resilience
Improve the transportation system’s ability to provide reliable service throughout natural weather events and man-made threats.
Modernization
Transform the transportation system by using proven technological improvements and exploring innovative new ideas.
Experience
Improve the experience of all transportation system users.
zero greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector by 2045.
• Invest in technology to facilitate roadway clearance and safety and to enhance public information.
and serious injuries (as part of a commitment to Vision Zero).
• Promote and/or incentivize fuel-
heavy-duty vehicles.
• Expand transportation options, including transit, active transportation, and freight, to allow Maryland’s diverse
GOALS
Goals show, at the highest level, what MDOT plans to do in the next five years, 20 years, and beyond.
Enhance Safety and Security
Protect the safety and security of all residents, workers, and visitors.
Deliver System Quality
Deliver a reliable, high-quality, integrated transportation system.
Serve Communities and Support the Economy
Expand transportation options
to allow Maryland’s diverse communities to access opportunities and to support the movement of goods.
Promote Environmental Stewardship
Minimize and mitigate the environmental effects of transportation.
communities to access opportunities and to support the movement of goods.
• Lead efforts on transportation demand management to promote alternative transportation to driving alone in the peak hours.
• Implement a complete streets policy and develop a comprehensive transportation resilience program.
The 2050 Maryland Transportation Plan will be submitted to the Governor, state legislature, and federal government in January 2024, as required by law. To read The Playbook, please visit www.mdot.maryland.gov/mtp.
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