2026 MDOT CTP Tour Meeting - Washington County

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners held the 2026 MDOT Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) Tour Meeting on September 18, 2026, focusing on transportation infrastructure projects and funding priorities in the county. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on major capital improvement projects such as the widening of Interstate 81 (Phase 2 scheduled for advertisement in fall 2026), bridge replacements, intersection improvements, and pedestrian safety enhancements. The meeting highlighted ongoing and planned investments in transit operations, including a $2.8 million federally funded maintenance facility design and engineering project, and capital awards for bus fleet upgrades and fare collection systems. The Hagerstown Regional Airport presented several infrastructure projects with FAA and state grants totaling several million dollars for runway lighting, taxiway rehabilitation, and terminal improvements, including a $1.2 million FAA grant for paving and LED lighting. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) emphasized the challenges of rising operating costs limiting capital project funding and discussed the need for sustainable transportation trust fund revenues. The meeting included a policy discussion on funding equity and the importance of state of good repair projects, with MDOT leadership encouraging legislative advocacy for long-term funding solutions. No formal votes or contract awards were reported, but multiple capital projects and grant-funded initiatives were detailed, reflecting ongoing procurement and budget planning activities.