7/16/26 Transportation Advisory Committee

The St. Mary's County Transportation Advisory Committee met on July 16, 2026, to discuss various transportation-related updates and planning efforts. Key procurement-related topics included the recent delivery of three new buses and plans to order four additional transit vans within the next two months to maintain and expand the fleet. The committee also discussed ongoing infrastructure projects such as the FDR Boulevard extension, expected to be completed by October 2026, and sidewalk and bike trail improvements in Leonardtown, with emphasis on coordination with state agencies and funding challenges. Additionally, the committee reviewed the implementation of new dispatch software aimed at improving operational efficiency and ridership tracking. While no formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were recorded, the meeting highlighted active efforts to address transportation infrastructure, vehicle procurement, and service enhancements within the county.