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“We can be a state with a dynamic economy. We can be a state where our finances support our ambition. We can be a state that unleashes a new wave of dynamism by harnessing the great assets we already have – and getting them moving in the same direction.”<\/p>\n
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Sports teams rely on scouting reports to assess challenges, evaluate players, and develop strategies that give them the best opportunity to win. Similarly, to deliver an effective transportation system, MDOT must examine its existing system conditions and consider future trends to identify what investments are needed to ensure the system will meet future needs. Transportation investments and decisions impact people\u2019s lives and recognition of those implications is critical for making good investments and decisions. Understanding existing conditions means not only studying data, but also considering people\u2019s experience of traveling in the State. Public engagement is an important part of the scouting report. While MDOT explored many trends, this section features those that are most significant for transportation policy in the coming decades.<\/p>\n
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These are some of the comments MDOT received from members of the public during the development of this plan.<\/p>\n
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Though Maryland is the ninth smallest state, it is geographically diverse. The State\u2019s defining geographic feature is the Chesapeake Bay, which nearly divides the State. The Bay\u2019s 7,000 miles of shoreline affords numerous natural harbors for ships large and small; of which the most prominent is the Port of Baltimore, one of the nation\u2019s busiest ports. Maryland\u2019s small size and unique shape mean that many of its cities and towns are within commuting distance of major job centers across the border in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n
Maryland can be divided into five regions \u2013 the Eastern Shore, the Baltimore Metro Region, the Washington Metro Region, Southern Maryland, and Western Maryland.<\/p>\n
Each region has its own distinct needs and associated transportation system. The Playbook identifies strategies that fit these diverse needs, recognizing that our urban, suburban, and rural areas will require targeted and context-specific solutions to implement our statewide goals to implement our statewide goals around mobility, economic opportunity, and the climate.<\/p>\n
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Maryland is diverse in both its geographic regions and its population. Based on U.S. Census race data, about half (51 percent) of Maryland\u2019s population identifies as \u201cnon-white, Hispanic, or more than one race.\u201d The highest percentage of non-white, Hispanic, and populations of more than one race in Maryland is in Prince George\u2019s County, followed by Baltimore City and Charles County, while the concentration of minority populations is lowest in the Western Maryland region.<\/p>\n
The working age population is concentrated in areas of high employment density in and around the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas. The working age population is least concentrated on the Eastern Shore and in Western Maryland<\/p>\n
Maryland has a statewide poverty average of nine (9) percent. Baltimore City faces a poverty rate more than double the statewide average at twenty (20) percent. Outside of Baltimore City, poverty in Maryland tends to be concentrated in Western Maryland and the lower Eastern Shore.<\/p>\n
Understanding where minority populations are located, along with other socioeconomic factors such as income and age, helps MDOT to identify the unique transportation needs of the regions and create strategies to meet those needs.<\/p>\n
Maryland has experienced an aging population increase in line with national trends. In 2020, the population age 65 and over equaled 16.3 percent of the total population, compared to just 12.3 percent in 2010. This growth is expected to continue as the Baby Boomer generation ages, presenting new transportation challenges for Maryland. Aging residents often require alternative modes of transportation to help meet their needs. Improved pedestrian infrastructure and transit service are two ways the State can address this challenge.<\/p>\n
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U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2021)<\/p>\n
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Maryland\u2019s population is estimated at 6.2 million, making it the 18th most populous state. However, Maryland ranks 42nd in land area, making Maryland the fifth most densely populated state. Population and population density are primarily concentrated in the counties along the I-95 corridor between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Harford, Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George\u2019s, and along I-270 extending from Washington, D.C. into Montgomery County. Baltimore, Silver Spring, Bethesda, and Towson are key high-density population and employment centers within this broader area. Outside of these areas, land uses become suburban in character before transitioning into more rural land uses. MDOT will continue to support smart growth and transit-oriented development (TOD) that promotes efficient use of land in our dense corridors, strengthens our economy, and protects our rural and green spaces.<\/p>\n
Maryland\u2019s population is growing. Between 2010 and 2020, the State\u2019s population grew 7.0 percent, just below the national average of 7.4 percent.<\/p>\n
Continued population growth is expected in Maryland. By 2050, the State is projected to add just over 1,000,000 new residents, representing an 16.28 percent increase in population. Population in Southern Maryland is expected to grow more than 31 percent, the fastest among the five regions. This will put further strain on the transportation system. MDOT will continue to work with our partners in Southern Maryland on solutions to address this growth.<\/p>\n
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Source: Decennial Census (2020) and MSDC<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|2em||2em|false|true” animation_direction=”right” sticky_limit_bottom=”row” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_line_height_tablet=”2em” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The population is projected to rise in each region of Maryland with the highest projected rise in the Southern Maryland region.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Population-Density-Map.png” alt=”Population Density & Growth” title_text=”Population-Density-Map” show_in_lightbox=”on” use_overlay=”on” overlay_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_overlay_color=”rgba(253,185,19,0.7)” hover_icon=”T||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” link_font=”||||on||||” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n ACS 2021 5-Year Estimates [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”135deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(253,185,19,0.9) 0%|rgba(253,185,19,0.4) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Park-and-Ride-7.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”150px||150px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#143961 50%|#ffffff 50%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|tablet” use_background_color_gradient_tablet=”off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ module_id=”equity” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”4em||4em||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|2em||2em|false|true” animation_direction=”bottom” sticky_limit_bottom=”row” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”32px” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#FDB913″ header_2_font_size=”42px” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” background_layout=”dark” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” header_2_text_color_tablet=”#143961″ header_2_text_color_phone=”#143961″ header_2_text_color_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”32px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_layout_tablet=”light” background_layout_phone=”light” background_layout_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The 2023 Equity in Transportation Sector Law requires that equity be considered when state transportation plans, reports, and goals are developed. Further, the Climate Solutions Now Act (CSNA) (2022) is a state law with provisions to reduce negative environmental impacts on overburdened and underserved communities. Overburdened communities are defined as any census tract for which three or more of 21 environmental health indicators are above the 75th percentile. Underserved communities are defined as any census tract where the most recent census survey shows:<\/p>\n MDOT is deeply committed to equity in its transportation policies and initiatives. Recognizing the historical inequities in transportation access and outcomes, MDOT strives to ensure that all communities, particularly those that have been historically marginalized or underserved, have equitable access to safe, reliable, and efficient transportation options. By prioritizing equity, MDOT aims to reduce disparities, improve accessibility, and enhance the overall quality of life for all Marylanders.<\/p>\n Inequities in active transportation are also present. Roadways in communities of color experience higher fatality and injury rates. Additionally, pollution burdens fall most heavily on black and brown neighborhoods.<\/p>\n Transit plays a critical role in providing affordable and accessible transportation options, especially for individuals who rely on it as their primary means of travel. MTA\u2019s and WMATA\u2019s transit ridership trends generally mirror national trends. By improving service quality, enhancing connectivity, and reducing barriers to access, MDOT aims to ensure that transit will be a viable and equitable mode of transportation for all residents.<\/p>\n TOD and the Transportation Alternatives Program are crucial in meeting the housing and community development needs of communities of color, aging populations, and the working population.<\/p>\n MDOT can also make meaningful change through its investment strategy by thoughtfully examining how transportation improvements, when focused in marginalized and underserved areas, can have large impacts on economic opportunity and mobility.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|2em||2em|false|true” animation_direction=”right” sticky_limit_bottom=”row” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” custom_padding=”1px|||||” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_line_height_tablet=”2em” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n MDOT has identified new performance measures in the Attainment Report that are aligned to the equity guiding principle. These measures evaluate access to transit and percentage of CTP investments in underserved and overburdened areas as defined by the CSNA. These areas are highlighted in the map and include over 23 percent of the census tracts in Maryland and 1.3 million people in fiscal year 2023.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Underserved-Communities-Map.jpg” alt=”Underserved and Overburdened Communities” title_text=”Underserved-Communities-Map” show_in_lightbox=”on” use_overlay=”on” overlay_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_overlay_color=”rgba(253,185,19,0.7)” hover_icon=”T||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” z_index=”500″ width=”90%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”100px|auto|100px|auto|true|false” custom_margin_tablet=”-15vw||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”3em|3em|3em|3em|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(133,143,175,0.2)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ custom_padding_tablet=”|60px|||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”|30px||30px|true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”28px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” custom_margin=”||1em||false|false” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”28px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n Mirroring nationwide trends, transit ridership has declined and not recovered to pre-COVID-19 levels.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Equity-Chart-1a.png” alt=”Maryland Transit Service Ridership (Thousands, FY 2014-2023)” title_text=”Equity-Chart-1a” show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ custom_padding_tablet=”|60px|||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”|30px||30px|true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/mdotplaybook.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Maryland-Only-WMATA-Annual-Ridership-Millions.jpg” alt=”Maryland-Only WMATA Annual Ridership (Millions, FY 2014-2023)” title_text=”Maryland-Only WMATA Annual Ridership (Millions, FY 2014-2023)” show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n *2021 and 2022 data have been revised from previous report. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”4em||4em||true|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|2em||2em|false|true” animation_direction=”bottom” sticky_limit_bottom=”row” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”32px” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#FDB913″ header_2_font_size=”42px” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” header_3_text_color=”#FDB913″ header_3_font_size=”32px” background_layout=”dark” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” header_2_text_color_tablet=”#143961″ header_2_text_color_phone=”#143961″ header_2_text_color_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”32px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_3_text_color_tablet=”#143961″ header_3_text_color_phone=”#143961″ header_3_text_color_last_edited=”on|phone” background_layout_tablet=”light” background_layout_phone=”light” background_layout_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Maryland\u2019s transportation system is interconnected, complex, and critical to the State\u2019s success. Residents and employers have made decisions about where to live and locate their businesses based in part on their transportation needs and how well the system meets their needs. Analyzing data about travel characteristics helps inform the Playbook and guide MDOT in prioritizing services and system investments.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Existing-Transportation-System-Icon-Group-v2.jpg” title_text=”Existing-Transportation-System-Icon-Group-v2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|2em||2em|false|true” animation_direction=”right” sticky_limit_bottom=”row” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” custom_padding=”1px|||||” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_line_height_tablet=”2em” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n MDOT supports a major statewide transportation system, consisting of many modes of transportation, including the infrastructure, assets and services, as outlined on page 19, to facilitate access and mobility for all Marylanders and support the movement of goods and services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Existing-Transportation-System-Map.png” alt=”Existing Transportation System” title_text=”Existing-Transportation-System-Map” show_in_lightbox=”on” use_overlay=”on” overlay_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_overlay_color=”rgba(253,185,19,0.7)” hover_icon=”T||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For more information on the Active Transportation System in Maryland, please visit the 2050 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, at www.mdot.maryland.gov\/bikeped<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”135deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(253,185,19,0.9) 0%|rgba(253,185,19,0.4) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/48232372276_9c8fae0ef2_k.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”150px||150px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#143961 50%|#ffffff 50%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|tablet” use_background_color_gradient_tablet=”off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” module_id=”changes” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”4em||4em||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|2em||2em|false|true” animation_direction=”bottom” sticky_limit_bottom=”row” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”32px” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#FDB913″ header_2_font_size=”42px” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” background_layout=”dark” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” header_2_text_color_tablet=”#143961″ header_2_text_color_phone=”#143961″ header_2_text_color_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”32px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_layout_tablet=”light” background_layout_phone=”light” background_layout_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Maryland driving habits have changed. Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) has decreased.<\/p>\n While Maryland\u2019s population continues to grow, the number of licensed drivers has decreased from a peak of 4.5 million in 2019. Maryland also has one of the highest rates of employees working from home, which contributes to lower VMT per capita and lower rates of driving alone to work since 2020.<\/p>\n These changing travel habits can help MDOT meet goals about reducing driving alone, but they also pose new challenges for how transit and the broader transportation system operates. As fewer Marylanders hold a driver license, MDOT needs to provide more mobility options for them. As commuting patterns shift, Maryland\u2019s public transit needs to evolve, particularly services like the MARC train, to meet the new patterns of activity and serve workers.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/48051122571_76bd779848_w.jpg” custom_padding=”|2em||2em|false|true” animation_direction=”right” sticky_limit_bottom=”row” scroll_fade=”0|50|50|100|0|100|0%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” z_index=”500″ width=”90%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”100px|auto||auto|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”-15vw||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”3em|3em|3em|3em|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(133,143,175,0.2)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ custom_padding_tablet=”|60px|||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”|30px||30px|true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The State of Maryland will experience a steady rise in population by the year 2050.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Changes-Chart-1.png” alt=”Projected Population Growth” title_text=”Changes-Chart-1″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” 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custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ custom_padding_tablet=”|60px|||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”|30px||30px|true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n The amount of licensed drivers has increased substantially since 2010 but has been in a slow decline since 2019.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Licensed-Drivers-Chart-1.png” alt=”Licensed Drivers” title_text=”Licensed-Drivers-Chart-1″ show_in_lightbox=”on” use_overlay=”on” overlay_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_overlay_color=”rgba(253,185,19,0.7)” hover_icon=”T||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ custom_padding_tablet=”|60px|||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”|30px||30px|true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n The VMT and VMT PER CAPITA were steadily rising but declined due to COVID-19.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/VMT-Per-Capita-Chart_v2.png” alt=”VMT \/ VMT Per Capita” title_text=”VMT-Per-Capita-Chart_v2″ show_in_lightbox=”on” use_overlay=”on” overlay_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_overlay_color=”rgba(253,185,19,0.7)” hover_icon=”T||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” z_index=”500″ width=”90%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”|auto|100px|auto|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”-15vw||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”0em|3em|3em|3em|false|true” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(133,143,175,0.2)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ custom_padding_tablet=”|60px|||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”|30px||30px|true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”1080px” module_alignment=”center” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n *2021 and 2022 data have been revised from previous report. <\/em><\/p>\n **2023 data are preliminary and subject to change. <\/em><\/p>\n OpenData.Maryland.gov – MVA Drivers Licenses <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n 2024 Annual Attainment Report on Transportation System Performance<\/em><\/p>\n 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projects to help address congestion and improve roadway mobility in the most congested areas. Roadway congestion causes travel delays and increases the cost of travel for motorists. In 2022, MDOT saved more than $2 billion for roadway users in incident management by using Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) services, signal upgrades and the Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART) program. Maryland has experienced changes in travel during and since the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to monitor these changes and the success of the actions implemented by the agency.<\/p>\n Maryland\u2019s motorists experience travel delays in congested areas of the State. In addition, traffic incidents and construction work zones can cause unreliability in the transportation system. MDOT tracks the performance related to congestion and reliability by measuring the percentage of unreliable travel time and annual person hours of delay. VMT has been increasing since 2021 after the impacts on travel caused by COVID-19 closures. Partially due to increase in travel, the percentage of unreliable travel and annual hours of person delay have increased since 2020 but are not at pre-pandemic levels. MDOT anticipates continued slow growth of VMT in the projection of delay in 2023.<\/p>\n Congestion Cost considers the cost of time and excess fuel used. Overall, Marylanders experienced an increasing trend in annual cost of congestion on Maryland road networks. Congestion Cost generally mirrors this congestion trend and reflects inflation trends from year to year. During the COVID \u2013 19 pandemic, Maryland experienced a drop in congestion cost (FY2020), but with the increase in VMT and inflation, this is rising. Forecasted projections show greater cost in congestion compared to pre-pandemic levels at $5.6 billion in FY 2023.<\/p>\n To leverage investments in the multimodal transportation network, MDOT uses Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies to offset vehicle congestion and reduce VMT by promoting alternatives to driving alone, such as taking transit, carpooling, walking, biking, teleworking, and taking advantage of Maryland Commuter Tax Credit and Guaranteed Ride Home. The Commuter Choice Maryland program provides options to maximize travel choices and deliver solutions that can reduce congestion, conserve energy, facilitate economic opportunity, and enhance the life of all Marylanders. SHA\u2019s CHART program continues to reduce congestion and improve travel efficiency by offering travel information, responding to incidents, and clearing obstructions from the highway quickly.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|2em||2em|false|true” animation_direction=”right” sticky_limit_bottom=”row” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Congestion-Chart.png” alt=”Annual Person Hours of Delay” title_text=”Congestion-Chart” show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n *Data are preliminary<\/em><\/p>\n **2023 data are projected and subjected to change<\/em><\/p>\n Note: The methodology used for reporting the 2022 (and prior years) delay values was updated to reflect recent refinements in OPPE\u2019s Maryland Roadway Performance Tool (MRPT) and because the trends calculated seem to more reasonably reflect ADT\/VMT and congestion trends. The methodology for TTR remains the same.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” z_index=”500″ width=”90%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”100px|auto|100px|auto|true|false” custom_margin_tablet=”-15vw||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”3em|3em|3em|3em|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(133,143,175,0.2)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ custom_padding_tablet=”|60px|||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”|30px||30px|true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Congestion-Cost-Chart.png” alt=”Annual Cost of Congestion (Billions) on the Maryland Roadway Network” title_text=”Congestion-Cost-Chart” show_in_lightbox=”on” use_overlay=”on” overlay_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_overlay_color=”rgba(253,185,19,0.7)” hover_icon=”T||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n *The methodology for this performance measure has been updated.<\/em><\/p>\n **2018-2022 data have been revised from previous report.<\/em><\/p>\n ***2021 and 2022 data are preliminary; 2023 data is forecasted and subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ custom_padding_tablet=”|60px|||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”|30px||30px|true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”32px” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” custom_margin=”||12px||false|false” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n The top 25 roadway congested segments including Maryland freeways and arterials based on person hours of delay per mile in 2022 is provided. These locations are primarily in or around urban areas including the Washington, DC metro area and the Baltimore metro area. The rank, location, and person hours of delay per mile in 2022 is provided for each congested segment.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”32px” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Top-Congested-Segments-Table.jpg” alt=”2022 Top Congested Segments on Freeways and Arterials” title_text=”Top-Congested-Segments-Table” show_in_lightbox=”on” use_overlay=”on” overlay_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_overlay_color=”rgba(253,185,19,0.7)” hover_icon=”T||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”32px” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n Source: Maryland Roadway Performance Tool<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”135deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(253,185,19,0.9) 0%|rgba(253,185,19,0.4) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/EV-Chargers-2.jpeg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”150px||150px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#143961 50%|#ffffff 50%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|tablet” use_background_color_gradient_tablet=”off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ module_id=”evs” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”4em||4em||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|2em||2em|false|true” animation_direction=”bottom” sticky_limit_bottom=”row” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”32px” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#FDB913″ header_2_font_size=”42px” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” background_layout=”dark” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” header_2_text_color_tablet=”#143961″ header_2_text_color_phone=”#143961″ header_2_text_color_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”32px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_layout_tablet=”light” background_layout_phone=”light” background_layout_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Increased adoption of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs), including battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), is a critical component of reducing the GHG emissions generated by the transportation sector.<\/p>\n In 2013, Maryland established goals for the registration of 300,000 lightduty ZEVs by 2025 and 600,000 ZEVs by 2030. The 2022 Maryland\u2019s CSNA set goals of a 60 percent reduction in GHG emissions from 2006 levels by 2031 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2045. In recognition of the increasingly important role that ZEVs will play in the reduction of transportation sector GHGs, Maryland passed the Advanced Clean Cars II Act in 2023, building on existing clean cars regulations. This and other programs are expected to accelerate the growth in ZEV registration in Maryland by 2030. Projections show more than 1 million ZEVs registered by 2030 as the Advanced Clean Cars II rule and plans to install ZEV supporting infrastructure are implemented.<\/p>\n As the lead agency of Maryland\u2019s Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council (ZEEVIC), MDOT works closely with diverse stakeholders to advance Maryland\u2019s ZEV and infrastructure initiatives by identifying opportunities, addressing challenges, and analyzing uncertainty. ZEEVIC\u2019s collaborative efforts have resulted in development of policies, recommendations, and incentives that increase awareness of ZEVs, support ZEV ownership, remove barriers to ZEV adoption and infrastructure deployment, and encourage private sector investments in ZEVs.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|2em||2em|false|true” animation_direction=”right” sticky_limit_bottom=”row” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_line_height_tablet=”2em” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” 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box_shadow_color=”rgba(133,143,175,0.2)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ custom_padding_tablet=”|60px|||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”|30px||30px|true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n Maryland is seeing a rise in the number of registered EVs and has set an ambitious goal for registered EVs by 2030.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EVs-Chart-1.png” alt=”Registered EV’s (FY 2017-2023)” title_text=”EVs-Chart-1″ show_in_lightbox=”on” use_overlay=”on” overlay_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_overlay_color=”rgba(253,185,19,0.7)” hover_icon=”T||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”2em” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n Source: MVA Vehicle Registration Data, (June 30, 2023)<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ custom_padding_tablet=”|60px|||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”|30px||30px|true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”2em” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EVs-Chart-2a.png” alt=”Registered EV Projections (2023-2030)” title_text=”EVs-Chart-2a” show_in_lightbox=”on” use_overlay=”on” overlay_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_overlay_color=”rgba(253,185,19,0.7)” hover_icon=”T||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”2em” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n *2023 projection is for 12\/31\/23<\/em><\/p>\n Source: MDOT Climate Pollution Reduction Plan (CPRP) 2023, based on the CSNA<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”135deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(253,185,19,0.9) 0%|rgba(253,185,19,0.4) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/49363994622_1426ae4141_k.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”150px||150px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”economics” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#143961 50%|#ffffff 50%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|tablet” use_background_color_gradient_tablet=”off” 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global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The health of an economy is dependent upon the performance of the transportation system and its ability to transport goods. A reliable and cost-effective transportation network is integral to facilitating the needs of the supply chain. Simply put, the freight transportation network keeps commerce flowing.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Economics-Numbers-2.png” title_text=”Economics-Numbers-2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”480px” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}” width__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|2em||2em|false|true” animation_direction=”right” sticky_limit_bottom=”row” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_line_height_tablet=”2em” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Economics-Chart-1-1.png” alt=”Goods Movement Network” title_text=”Economics-Chart-1″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider color=”#FDB913″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_line_height_tablet=”2em” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Economics-Chart-2-1.png” alt=”Role of Freight Transportation, Warehousing, and Freight-Dependent Industries on Maryland\u2019s Economy (2019)” title_text=”Economics-Chart-2″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_line_height_tablet=”2em” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Freight-related industries assumed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes that encompass agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting (NAICS 11); mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21); construction (NAICS 23); manufacturing (NAICS 31-33); wholesale trade (NAICS 42); retail trade (NAICS 44-45); and transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49).<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” z_index=”500″ width=”90%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”100px|auto|100px|auto|true|false” custom_margin_tablet=”-15vw||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”3em|3em|3em|3em|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(133,143,175,0.2)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ custom_padding_tablet=”|60px|||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”|30px||30px|true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” custom_margin=”||1em||false|false” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Port330.jpg” alt=”The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore” title_text=”Port330″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” border_width_all=”5px” border_color_all=”#FDB913″ global_colors_info=”{}” width__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#FDB913″ header_2_font_size=”42px” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore is located in Baltimore along the tidal basins of the Patapsco River on the upper northwest shore of the Chesapeake Bay, offering the deepest harbor in Maryland\u2019s Chesapeake Bay. It has a unique geographic advantage by being the closest East Coast port to the Midwest. The Port of Baltimore generates about 15,300 direct jobs, with almost 140,000 jobs overall linked to Port activities. The Port ranks 1st among the nation\u2019s ports for volume of autos and light trucks, roll on\/roll off heavy farm and construction machinery, and imported gypsum. Maryland\u2019s Port of Baltimore is ranked as the 12th largest port in the U.S. in terms of foreign cargo tonnage and 10th largest in terms of dollar value. Overall, it is one of the most diverse cargo ports in the U.S. and a top port in terms of total cargo tonnage and overall, in dollar value of cargo.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ custom_padding_tablet=”|60px|||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”|30px||30px|true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Port-of-Baltimore-Tonnage-Chart.png” alt=”Port of Baltimore Tonnage (2021)” title_text=”Port-of-Baltimore-Tonnage-Chart” show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”480px” module_alignment=”center” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” width=”90%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”4em||4em||true|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|2em||2em|false|true” animation_direction=”bottom” sticky_limit_bottom=”row” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”32px” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#FDB913″ header_2_font_size=”42px” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” header_3_text_color=”#FDB913″ header_3_font_size=”30px” background_layout=”dark” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” header_2_text_color_tablet=”#143961″ header_2_text_color_phone=”#143961″ header_2_text_color_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”32px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_3_text_color_tablet=”#143961″ header_3_text_color_phone=”#143961″ header_3_text_color_last_edited=”on|phone” background_layout_tablet=”light” background_layout_phone=”light” background_layout_last_edited=”on|tablet” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Baltimore\/Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI) is an international airport in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It is located 9 miles south of downtown Baltimore and 32 miles northeast of Washington, D.C. It is the busiest airport in the region, serving over 27 million passengers. BWI Marshall Airport has approximately 10,000 badged employees.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Economics-Chart-3.png” alt=”BWI Marshall Airport Total Annual Passengers” title_text=”Economics-Chart-3″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#FDB913″ header_2_font_size=”42px” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” background_layout=”dark” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n *2023 data is preliminary and subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|2em||2em|false|true” animation_direction=”right” sticky_limit_bottom=”row” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n Since 2016, BWI Marshall Airport has experienced an increase in total cargo each year aside from 2022. The growth since 2020 has been fueled by e-commerce industry growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. A 200,000 square foot expansion in 2019 has helped to accommodate the growth.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Annual-Cargo-Chart.png” alt=”Airport Cargo at BWI Marshall Airport (2016-2022)” title_text=”Annual-Cargo-Chart” show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n Maryland Department of Transportation, State Freight Plan, December 2022<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” z_index=”500″ width=”90%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”100px|auto|100px|auto|true|false” custom_padding=”3em|3em|3em|3em|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(133,143,175,0.2)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|2em||2em|false|true” animation_direction=”bottom” sticky_limit_bottom=”row” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”32px” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ link_font=”|600|||on|||#143961|” link_text_color=”#143961″ header_2_text_color=”#FDB913″ header_2_font_size=”42px” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” header_3_text_color=”#143961″ header_3_font_size=”30px” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” link_text_color_tablet=”#143961″ link_text_color_phone=”#143961″ link_text_color_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_2_text_color_tablet=”#143961″ header_2_text_color_phone=”#143961″ header_2_text_color_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”32px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_3_text_color_tablet=”#143961″ header_3_text_color_phone=”#143961″ header_3_text_color_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_layout_tablet=”light” background_layout_phone=”light” background_layout_last_edited=”on|tablet” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n Maintaining and operating Maryland\u2019s transportation system involves a variety of expenses. These costs include operation and maintenance (O&M) expenses, capital needs of each of MDOT\u2019s modal administrations, and Maryland\u2019s share of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority\u2019s (WMATA) system. O&M expenses include the costs of service for approximately 100 million annual transit trips, maintenance of highways and bridges, dredging for the Port of Baltimore, and operations for BWI Marshall Airport and Martin State Airport. Capital needs include preservation and modernization of existing assets and strategic expansion.<\/p>\n Funding for these transportation needs is provided through a variety of sources, which are deposited in the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF). Funds from the TTF are not necessarily earmarked for specific agencies or programs. This flexibility is critical for allowing Maryland to meet the varying service and infrastructure needs to support its diverse transportation system. Except for the MDTA, which is funded primarily through tolls and concessions revenues, all activities of MDOT are supported by the TTF. This includes debt service, maintenance, operations, administration, and capital projects. Unexpended funds remaining in the TTF at the close of the fiscal year are carried over to the next fiscal year. Disbursements for all MDOT programs and projects are made from the TTF.<\/p>\n Working with our partners in and outside of government, including the Commission on Transportation Revenue and Infrastructure Needs<\/a>, MDOT will identify strategies to meet the goals and objectives defined in this plan.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|2em||2em|false|true” animation_direction=”right” sticky_limit_bottom=”row” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/mdotplaybook.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Where-the-money-comes-from-chart.jpg” alt=”Transportation Trust Fund FY 2023 – FY 2024 (Federal and State $)” title_text=”Transportation Trust Fund FY 2023 – FY 2024 (Federal and State $)” show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”480px” module_alignment=”center” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” z_index=”500″ width=”90%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”100px|auto|100px|auto|true|false” custom_margin_tablet=”-15vw||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”3em|3em|3em|3em|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(133,143,175,0.2)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ background_image=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/48232175562_5be5521e44_k.jpg” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px|||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”|30px||30px|true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ custom_padding_tablet=”|60px|||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”|30px||30px|true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_3_text_color=”#143961″ header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”|||on|||||” header_6_font=”||on||||||” header_6_text_color=”#8b8b8b” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_line_height_tablet=”2em” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Maryland has capital expansion, operations, and preservation needs across all modes that exceed existing revenue projections. It is critical for Maryland to generate greater efficiencies through innovation and capitalize on new funding opportunities in order to address as many transportation needs as possible. Doing so will allow MDOT to overcome today\u2019s financial constraints to implement a vision over the long-term.<\/p>\n Maryland transportation will receive additional federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which spans fiscal years 2022 through 2026 and provides more dollars for traditional surface transportation and modal programs as well as a significant increase in discretionary grant programs.<\/p>\n Since the passage of the IIJA, MDOT has been awarded more than 20 IIJA discretionary grants for a variety of multimodal needs. In the coming years, MDOT will continue to seek opportunities to earn more federal dollars to address essential transportation needs and implement critical megaprojects throughout the State.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” width=”90%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”4em||4em||true|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|2em||2em|false|true” animation_direction=”bottom” sticky_limit_bottom=”row” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”32px” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#FDB913″ header_2_font_size=”42px” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” header_3_text_color=”#FDB913″ header_3_font_size=”30px” background_layout=”dark” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” header_2_text_color_tablet=”#143961″ header_2_text_color_phone=”#143961″ header_2_text_color_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”32px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_3_text_color_tablet=”#143961″ header_3_text_color_phone=”#143961″ header_3_text_color_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_layout_tablet=”light” background_layout_phone=”light” background_layout_last_edited=”on|tablet” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The needs of MDOT and its modal administrations can be categorized in three ways: the preservation of the existing system, daily operation needs of the agency, and capital expansion across all modes. The approximate distribution of the total MDOT needs by category is illustrated below. In 2023, operating needs are approximately 45 percent of the total MDOT needs.<\/p>\n As part of the public engagement effort to inform this plan, Marylanders were given the opportunity via an online survey to suggest the appropriate percent of funding allocation for a variety of transportation improvements. Public transit, passenger and commuter rail, and maintenance were the improvements receiving the most support. 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To deliver lasting investments that transform the transportation system for the better, MDOT will consider how transportation needs may change in coming decades, as well as the revenue sources required to meet those needs.<\/p>\n Here are several ways that key trends are reshaping the prioritization of needs:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”32px” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ header_2_text_color=”#FDB913″ header_2_font_size=”42px” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” header_3_text_color=”#143961″ background_layout=”dark” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” header_2_text_color_tablet=”#143961″ header_2_text_color_phone=”#143961″ header_2_text_color_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”32px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_layout_tablet=”light” background_layout_phone=”light” background_layout_last_edited=”on|tablet” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/48232335106_57e130d0ee_k.jpg” custom_padding=”|2em||2em|false|true” animation_direction=”right” sticky_limit_bottom=”row” scroll_fade=”0|50|50|100|0|100|0%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”135deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(253,185,19,0.9) 0%|rgba(253,185,19,0.4) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sunset-Southwest-NOV-24-2021-edit.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”150px||150px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#143961 70%|#1b4789 100%” bottom_divider_style=”curve” bottom_divider_color=”#143961″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/playbook.mdot.maryland.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Playbook-Logo-WHITE.png” title_text=”Playbook Logo WHITE” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”480px” max_width=”50%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”600px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/mdot.maryland.gov\/OPCP\/MTP_Playbook_web.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Download the PDF” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#143961″ button_bg_color=”#FDB913″ button_border_radius=”6px” button_font=”|||on|||||” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#143961″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”#” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Join the Mailing List” button_alignment=”center” module_class=”opcp-subscription-popup” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#143961″ button_bg_color=”#FDB913″ button_border_radius=”6px” button_font=”|||on|||||” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#143961″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”|600|||on|||#FFFFFF|” link_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Have questions? 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link_text_color__hover=”#FDB913″]<\/p>\n Plan Introduction<\/a><\/p>\n The Team<\/a><\/p>\n Family of Plans<\/a><\/p>\n Plan Timeline<\/a><\/p>\n Engagement<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FDB913″ text_font_size=”20px” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#FDB913″ header_3_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_align=”center” link_text_color=”#e5e8ef” link_font_size=”14px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” link_text_color__hover=”#FDB913″]What We Heard<\/a><\/p>\n Geography<\/a><\/p>\n Demographics<\/a><\/p>\n Population<\/a><\/p>\n Equity<\/a><\/p>\n Changes<\/a><\/p>\n Roadway Congestion<\/a><\/p>\n Zero Emission Vehicles<\/a><\/p>\n Economics<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FDB913″ text_font_size=”20px” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#FDB913″ header_3_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_align=”center” link_text_color=”#e5e8ef” link_font_size=”14px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” link_text_color__hover=”#FDB913″]Guiding Principles<\/a><\/p>\n Goals<\/a><\/p>\n Enhance Safety and Security<\/a><\/p>\n Deliver System Quality<\/a><\/p>\n Promote Environmental Stewardship<\/a><\/p>\n Serve Communities and Support the Economy<\/a><\/p>\n Strengthening the 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Decennial Census (2010 and 2020)
(Preliminary Historical and Projected Total Population for Maryland\u2019s Jurisdictions)<\/a><\/p>\nEquity<\/h2>\n
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Underserved and Overburdened Communities<\/h3>\n
Maryland Transit Service Ridership (Thousands, FY 2014-2023)<\/h3>\n
Maryland-Only WMATA Annual Ridership (Millions, FY 2014-2023)<\/h3>\n
<\/em>**2023 data is preliminary and subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\nExisting Transportation System<\/h3>\n
Statewide System<\/h3>\n
Changes<\/h2>\n
Projected Population Growth<\/h3>\n
Mode of Transportation to Work<\/h3>\n
Licensed Drivers<\/h3>\n
VMT \/ VMT Per Capita<\/h3>\n
Roadway Congestion<\/h2>\n
Annual Person Hours of Delay<\/h3>\n
Annual Cost of Congestion (Billions) on the Maryland Roadway Network<\/h3>\n
2022 Top Congested Segments on Freeways and Arterials<\/h3>\n
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Zero Emission Vehicles<\/h2>\n
2023 Total EVs Registered Per 1,000 Persons in Zip Code<\/h3>\n
Registered EV’s (FY 2017-2023)<\/h3>\n
Registered EV Projections (2023-2030)<\/h3>\n
Economics<\/h2>\n
Goods Movement Network<\/h3>\n
Role of Freight Transportation, Warehousing, and Freight-Dependent Industries on Maryland\u2019s Economy (2019)<\/h3>\n
Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore<\/h3>\n
Port of Baltimore Tonnage (2021)<\/h3>\n
BWI Marshall Airport Total Annual Passengers<\/h3>\n
Airport Cargo at BWI Marshall Airport (2016-2022)<\/h3>\n
Transportation System Revenues<\/h3>\n
Transportation Trust Fund FY 2023 – FY 2024 (Federal and State $)<\/h3>\n
Future Seasons<\/h3>\n
Transportation System Needs<\/h3>\n
2023 Needs<\/h3>\n
Public Survey Results: Preferred Budget Allocation<\/h3>\n
How Trends Inform Transportation Needs and Revenues<\/h3>\n
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Local: (410) 865-1000 | Toll Free: 1- (888) 713-1414 | Maryland Relay TTY: 1- (800) 735-2258<\/p>\nCoach’s Corner<\/h3>\n
Scouting Report<\/h3>\n
Game Plan<\/h3>\n
Implementing the Plan<\/h3>\n