Consolidated Transportation Program and the Transportation Priorities Letter
Every year Howard County updates the County’s list of transportation priorities for the Maryland Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Consolidated Transportation Program. The list, also known as the Transportation Priorities Letter, is developed based on input from the public, county staff as well as elected and appointed officials. The update is sent to the Maryland Secretary of Transportation, along with project questionnaires.
Following receipt of the letter and the scores, the Maryland Department of Transportation evaluates the projects in the letter to assist the state in updating the Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) a six-year capital budget for State transportation projects. The CTP includes capital projects that are generally new, expanded or significantly improved facility or service that may involve planning, environmental studies, design, right-of-way acquisition, construction or the purchase of essential equipment related to the facility or service.
FY 2027-2032 Consolidated Transportation Program and Transportation Priorities Letter
The Transportation Priorities Open House and accompanying survey were included in the January 2026 Transportation Open House. To review the materials presented at the open house, held on March 3, 2026, click the following link: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/transportation-open-house-materials_2026
This year, Howard County participated in a new, streamlined submission of the County's transportation priorities. Instead of the traditional narrative format, Howard County was asked to rank projects in several categories, including an overall ranking of the top five projects, and elaborate on the overall policies and planning that guides the county. Howard County's Transportation Priorities Letter summarizing this submission for FY2027-2032 can be viewed by clicking the following link: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/sites/default/files/2026-04/Howard%20Cou…
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) held its annual Howard County Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) Tour Meeting to share its draft CTP. The meeting began at 6:00 p.m. and took place in the County’s George Howard Building at 3430 Court House Drive in Ellicott City, in addition to being livestreamed.
A recording of the meeting can be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz9hg2o3QDk
The presentation from the public meeting can be viewed at the following link: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/sites/default/files/2025-10/2025%20MDOT%…
Previous Priority Letters
The signed priority letter and public presentation materials can be viewed below:
Howard County's Transportation Priorities Letter for FY2026-2031, submitted to the Maryland Department of Transportation, can be viewed here: Signed Priority Letter for FY 2026-2031
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) held its annual Howard County Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) Tour Meeting to share its draft CTP. The meeting began at 6:00 p.m. and took place in the County’s George Howard Building at 3430 Court House Drive in Ellicott City, in addition to being livestreamed. Information from that meeting follows.
The signed priority letter and public presentation materials can be viewed below:
Signed Priority Letter for FY 2025-2030
To review the FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Transportation Program and learn more, please click here.
In January 2024, the county hosted an open house to solicit feedback and comment on the counties' overall transportation priorities, approaches to solving common transportation challenges and specific projects.
- You may view the materials presented at the 2024 open house here.
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) held its annual Howard County Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) Tour Meeting to share its draft CTP. The meeting began at 6:00 p.m. and took place in the County’s George Howard Building at 3430 Court House Drive in Ellicott City, in addition to being livestreamed.
A recording of the meeting can be viewed HERE.
During the tour meeting, MDOT discussed projects and funding across the full range of activities in the county and the state by the Maryland Aviation Administration, Motor Vehicle Administration, Maryland Transit Administration, Maryland State Highway Administration and the Maryland Transportation Authority. The CTP is updated every year, based on local priorities expressed in the annual priority letter, local and regional planning efforts, and funding forecasts.
The signed priority letter and public presentation materials can be viewed below:
Signed Priority Letter for FY 2024-2029
To review the FY 2024- FY 2029 Consolidated Transportation Program and learn more, please click here.
In early 2023, the county hosted an open house to solicit feedback and comment on the counties' overall transportation priorities, approaches to solving common transportation challenges and specific projects.
FY 2023 - FY 2028 Priority Letter
Howard County's priority letter process for FY 2023 - FY 2028 is now completed.
Public meeting materials
- Public Meeting Video
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Projects in Thank you for Funding
- Projects in Design & Engineering
- Projects in Capital & Construction
- Projects in Request for Technical Assistance
Summary of Public Comments and Feed
