MDTA Maryland Transportation Authority
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
2310 BROENING HWY BALTIMORE, MD 21224
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA July 16, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be livestreamed on the Finance and Administration Committee Meeting Archive | MDTA (maryland.gov) NOTE: This is an Open Meeting being conducted via livestreaming. The public is welcomed to watch the meeting at the link listed above. If you wish to comment on an agenda item please email your name, affiliation, and agenda item to cgreen2@mdta.state.md.us no later than noon on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. You MUST pre-register in order to comment . Once you have pre-registered you will receive an email with all pertinent information. AGENDA OPEN SESSION Call to Order
1. Approval June 11, 2026 - Open Session Meeting Minutes 2. Approval June 11, 2026 - Closed Session Meeting Minutes
Chairman von Paris 5 min.
Chairman von Paris 5 min.
3. Approval Contract No. MT-00211657 - Emergency Snow Removal Services
Richard Jaramillo 5 min.
4. Update
Workforce and Organizational Development Update - Leadership Investment for Tomorrow (LIFT) Program
Mark Rappold Keara DeKay Mark Rappold Joshua Durant
5 min.
5. Update
Workforce and Organizational Development Update -
5 min.
All Access Tour Training Program
6. Update
Travel Plaza Update - Annual update on the MDTA's travel plazas
Simon Najar
10 min.
Vote to Adjourn
Subject to change; revisions to be published
7/16/26
ITEM 1
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MONTHLY MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 OPEN MEETING VIA LIVESTREAM OPEN SESSION
MEMBERS ATTENDING:
Cynthia Penny-Ardinger Dontae Carroll Jeffrey Rosen John von Paris Yaw Berkoh Kevin Cullity Jeffrey P. Davis Allen Garman Bruce Gartner Chantelle Green Anthony Hagen James Harkness Natalie Henson Michael Himmer Kendra Joseph Jim Loukas Tina Nagurski Mary O’Keeffe Timothy Sheets Thomas Smith Jennifer Stump Patricia Tracey Megan Mohan, Esq. Kenneth Montgomery
STAFF ATTENDING:
OTHERS ATTENDING:
Tonya Wojtulewicz – MDOT - MAA
At 9:00 a.m., Member John von Paris, Chair of the Finance and Administration Committee, called the Finance and Administration Committee Meeting to order.
APPROVAL - OPEN MEETING MINUTES FROM MAY 14, 2026 MEETING Member John von Paris called for the approval of the minutes from the open meeting held on May 14, 2026. Member Jeffrey Rosen made the motion, and Member Dontae Carroll seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.
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APPROVAL – CLOSED MEETING MINUTES FROM MAY 14, 2026 MEETING Member von Paris called for the approval of the minutes from the closed meeting held on May 14, 2026. Member Cynthia Penny-Ardinger made the motion, and Member Carroll seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. APPROVAL – CONTRACT No. J01B6600044 – MDTA MOTOROLA APX 6500 ENHANCED MOBILE RADIOS Michael Himmer requested a recommendation of approval from the Finance and Administration Committee to present Contract No. J01B6600044, Motorola APX 6500 Enhanced Mobile Radios, to the full Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board at its next scheduled meeting. The contract calls for the purchase of Motorola APX 6500 enhanced mobile radio communications equipment, including warranties, for the MDTA Police. The equipment will support the MDTA Police's communication needs, ensuring efficient and reliable operations for law enforcement and emergency response activities. The procurement was issued as a Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP) under the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) Radio Communication 2018 Master Contract. It was advertised to eight (8) authorized Master Contractors who can provide Motorola products. Motorola Solutions, Inc., was the sole offeror. The estimated value of this one-time purchase contract is $852,742.00. Member von Paris called for a motion to recommend approval of this item to the full MDTA Board at its next scheduled meeting. Member Carroll made the motion, and Member Rosen seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. APPROVAL – CONTRACT No. J01B6600045 – MDTA MOTOROLA APX NEXT PORTABLE RADIOS Michael Himmer requested a recommendation of approval from the Finance and Administration Committee to present Contract No. J01B6600045, Motorola APX Next Portable Radios, to the full MDTA Board at its next scheduled meeting. This contract calls for the purchase of Motorola APX Next portable radio communications equipment, including warranties, for the MDTA Police. The equipment will support the MDTA Police's communication needs, ensuring efficient and reliable operations for law enforcement and emergency response activities. The procurement was issued as a PORFP under DoIT’s Radio Communication 2018 Master Contract. It was advertised to eight (8) authorized Master Contractors who can provide Motorola products. Motorola Solutions, Inc. was the sole Offeror. The estimated value of this one-time purchase contract is $6,820,042.39.
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Member von Paris called for a motion to recommend approval of this item to the full MDTA Board at its next scheduled meeting. Member Rosen made the motion, and Member Penny- Ardinger seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. APPROVAL – FINANCING RESOLUTION 26-02, SERIES 2026 BWI PFC BONDS Mr. Yaw Berkoh requested a recommendation of approval to present MDTA Board Resolution 26-02, Series 2026 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Bonds, to the full MDTA Board at its next scheduled meeting. Resolution 26-02 updates the previously approved Resolution 26-01 to add partial refinancings of the Series 2012 and 2014 bonds for economic savings. Resolution 26-02 authorizes the issuance of up to $130 million of bonds to finance a portion of capital projects for an approximate two-year period and to refinance portions of the Series 2012/2014 bonds for economic savings. The financing is expected during the second half of calendar 2026 and will be sized to account for the capital program, Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) revenues, bond premiums, debt service reserve funding, and costs of issuance. The updated resolution continues to authorize the issuance of new PFC backed bonds to finance a portion of BWI Airport capital projects in fiscal 2027 and 2028. The PFC revenue backed bonds are issued under a separate trust agreement and are solely secured by PFC revenues. Member von Paris called for a motion to recommend approval of this item to the full MDTA Board at its next scheduled meeting. Member Carroll made the motion, and Member Penny- Ardinger seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. APPROVAL – FY 2027 FINAL OPERATING BUDGET Chantelle Green requested a recommendation of approval from the Finance and Administration Committee to present the proposed Final FY 2027 Operating Budget to the full MDTA Board at its next scheduled meeting. The proposed FY 2027 Final Operating Budget of $473.3 million represents $10.2 million, or a 2.2% increase versus the FY 2027 Preliminary Operating Budget. The key drivers of the increase are mandated personnel expenses, insurance costs, Maryland State Police overhead charges, delayed motor vehicle purchases, and MDTA Police equipment. These costs are partially offset by a reduction in large vehicle purchases that were expedited into FY 2026. Member von Paris called for a motion to recommend approval of this item to the full MDTA Board at its next scheduled meeting. Member Rosen made the motion, and Member Penny- Ardinger seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.
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APPROVAL – DRAFT FY 2027-2032 CONSOLIDATED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Ms. Jennifer Stump requested a recommendation of approval from the Finance and Administration Committee to present the proposed Draft FY 2027-2032 Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) to the full MDTA Board. The Draft CTP was reviewed by the Capital Committee on June 11, 2026, and recommended for approval to the full MDTA Board. The Draft CTP totals $8.9 billion, which reflects a net increase of $1.1 billion in the six-year FY 2027-2032 budget. The net increase is the result of a (1) $385.0 million increase for the Francis Scott Key Bridge (Key Bridge): (2) $6.4 million decrease for the I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) Northbound Extension; (3) $262.9 million increase for all projects (excluding the Key Bridge, I-95 ETL Northbound Extension, and reserves); and (4) $429.2 million increase in the allocated and unallocated reserves. The Draft CTP includes the rollover of $413.8 million in FY 2026 underspending into the FY 2027-2032 program period. Member von Paris called for a motion to recommend approval of this item to the full MDTA Board at its next scheduled meeting. Member Penny-Ardinger made the motion, and Member Rosen seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. APPROVAL - DEBT POLICY – UPDATES TO THE MDTA’s DEBT POLICY Mr. Allen Garman requested a recommendation of approval from the Finance and Administration Committee to present the amended Debt Policy to the full MDTA Board. The Debt Policy was revised to update the legislatively set bonding limit to $5 billion and revise the minimum Unrestricted Cash target at the end of each fiscal year to equal the next fiscal year’s Operating Budget, excluding MDTA Police reimbursables and extraordinary one-time expenses. Mr. Garman explained that the proposed change to the Unrestricted Cash target is primarily driven by the fact that an increased cash reserve is prudent and necessitated by rating agency metrics for Toll Sector entities in the double-A ratings category. Other key factors include, but are not limited to (1) the MDTA’s Unrestricted Cash target has not been raised since 2023 but should be upwardly adjusted, intermittently or periodically, for growth in the agency and inflation; (2) the highest credit ratings in the double-A ratings category ensure bond market access at the lowest possible financing rates; and (3) the cost of maintaining a larger cash reserve is less than the long-term costs associated with financing as a lower rated borrower. Member von Paris called for a motion to recommend approval of this item to the full MDTA Board at its next scheduled meeting. Member Penny-Ardinger made the motion, and Member Carroll seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.
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VOTE TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION At 10:02 a.m., upon motion by Member Rosen and seconded by Member Carroll, the Members voted unanimously to move into Closed Session under §3-305(b)(8) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland to discuss a matter related to pending litigation. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION At 10:54 a.m., the Finance and Administration Committee returned to Open Session. Member von Paris stated that there were no actions to ratify from the Closed Session . There being no further business, the meeting of the Finance Committee adjourned at 10:54 a.m., following a motion by Member Penny-Ardinger.
John von Paris, Chairman
ITEM 2
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
ITEM 3
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Finance and Administration Committee Chief Operating Officer Richard Jaramillo
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Contract MT-00211657 for Emergency Snow Removal
DATE:
July 16, 2026
PURPOSE OF MEMORANDUM To seek recommended approval from the Finance and Administration Committee to present Contract No. MT-00211657, Emergency Snow Removal, to the full Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board at its next scheduled meeting. SUMMARY This contract pertains to emergency snow removal services incurred from January 24, 2026 – January 31, 2026. The contract includes services for employee supervision, supplies, labor, and equipment. These services were provided at the MDTA’s I-95 Express Toll Lanes, which is a critical infrastructure that supports travel mobility along the I-95, I-895, and I-695 corridors in and around the Baltimore metropolitan areas. The services were provided during Winter Storm Fern, a declared State of Emergency. RECOMMENDATION(S) To obtain recommended approval by the Finance and Administration Committee to present the recommended award of Contract No. MT-00211657, Emergency Snow Removal, to the MDTA Board at its next scheduled meeting. ATTACHMENT(S) • Finance and Administration Committee Project Summary
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FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE PROJECT SUMMARY Contract No. MT-00211657 - EMERGENCY SNOW REMOVAL
PIN NUMBER CONTRACT NUMBER CONTRACT TITLE PROJECT SUMMARY
N/A MT-00211657 EMERGENCY SNOW REMOVAL
This contract pertains to emergency snow removal services incurred from January 24, 2026 – January 31, 2026 for snow removal services including employee supervision, supplies, labor, and equipment. The services were provided at the MDTA’s I-95 Express Toll Lanes during Winter Storm Fern, a declared State of Emergency.
ADVERTISED GOAL (%)
PROPOSED GOAL (%)
SCHEDULE
MBE PARTICIPATION
ADVERTISEMENT DATE ANTICIPATED NTP DATE
OVERALL MBE
N/A
0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
VSBE
1/24/2026
DURATION/TERM
Eight (8) Days
BID PROTEST
YES
NO
BID AMOUNT(S) $ 697,657.91
BID RESULTS
Incumbent
Allan Myers MD, Inc.
N/A
ITEM 4
Jeffrey S. Rosen Samuel D. Snead, MCP, MA John F. von Paris Frank S. Waesche III
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Finance and Administration Committee Learning & Development Specialist Keara DeKay
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Spring 2026 LIFT Program and Alumni Event – Summary Report
DATE:
July 16, 2026
PURPOSE The purpose of this summary is to provide the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Finance and Administration Committee with an overview of the Spring 2026 Leadership Investment for Tomorrow (LIFT) program and the results of the 2026 LIFT Alumni Event. The attached infographics provide additional detail. BACKGROUND LIFT is MDTA’s flagship leadership development program for high-performing employees who are not yet serving in a supervisory or managerial role. First launched in Spring 2023, LIFT uses a blended learning approach combining instructor-led sessions, eLearning, facility tours, and guest speakers. The Spring 2026 cohort is the sixth since the program’s launch. PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS Since summer 2025, series of enhancements to the LIFT curriculum, resources, and evaluation structure have been implemented. These include new instructional modules to deepen participant learning in key leadership areas, including Emotional Intelligence, Giving and Receiving Feedback, and Strategic Thinking. An interactive Participant Workbook supports participants both in and out of the classroom with structured activities, action planning tools, and direct links to the references and resources used throughout the program. Lastly, a robust assessment framework was developed to capture both short-term and long-term data on program impact. Together, these enhancements reflect a commitment to delivering a program that is relevant, evidence- based, and continuously improving.
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Spring 2026 LIFT Program and Alumni Event Page Two
SPRING 2026 LIFT PROGRAM SUMMARY The Spring 2026 cohort ran from April 1 through May 13, 2026, consisting of seven sessions. Twelve employees were competitively selected, representing nine of MDTA's Responsibility Centers. The program received outstanding evaluations from participants — full details are available in the attached LIFT Program Report infographic. The curriculum addressed a range of essential leadership topics designed to illustrate how each role at MDTA interconnects to drive the organization forward. This approach is reinforced through the guest speakers, including MDTA Board members and executive leaders. We are happy to share that one participant was successful in claiming 35 Professional Development Units (PDUs) toward their Project Management Professional (PMP) recertification through their LIFT program participation. This is a great indication of how the LIFT program can enhance employee professional development, both inside and outside the workplace. 2026 LIFT ALUMNI EVENT SUMMARY The LIFT Alumni Event was a new initiative for 2026 and was held in conjunction with the Spring 2026 cohort's first session, bringing together participants from all six LIFT cohorts. The event was designed to build community among alumni, showcase career progress, and connect participants to additional workforce development opportunities. Twenty-nine individuals attended, including 18 LIFT alumni and 11 members of the Spring 2026 cohort. The centerpiece of the event was a Speed Networking activity in which participants paired up to discuss questions designed to spark conversation and connection around leadership experiences and goals. Participant feedback was exceptional — full results are available in the attached Alumni Event Feedback Report infographic. LOOKING AHEAD Our office is committed to measuring the long-term impact of LIFT through a structured, multi-stage evaluation process. Beginning with the 2025 cohort, participants complete follow-up surveys at 60 days, six months, and one year after graduation to assess how LIFT concepts are being applied on the job and how participants’ leadership confidence and effectiveness have changed over time. We have also started administering an annual survey to all past LIFT cohorts, beginning with Spring 2023, to build longitudinal data on program efficacy across the full alumni community. Results from these surveys will inform ongoing program improvements and provide evidence of LIFT’s sustained impact on MDTA’s leadership development pipeline.
Spring 2026 LIFT Program and Alumni Event Page Three
CONCLUSION LIFT continues to strengthen MDTA’s leadership pipeline by investing in high- performing employees, fostering cross-agency collaboration, and connecting participants to ongoing development opportunities. The Spring 2026 results reflect a program that is meeting and exceeding its objectives. Our team is grateful for the MDTA’s continued support of this initiative.
ATTACHMENTS • 2026 LIFT Program Infographic • 2026 LIFT Alumni Event Feedback Report Infographic
2026 LIFT Program Report Spring 2026 Cohort | Sessions 1–7 | April 1 – May 13, 2026
Outstanding Program Performance The Spring 2026 LIFT cohort delivered exceptional results across all 7 sessions — 100% of participants agreed the program met their expectations .
9.8 / 10
100% Would recommend LIFT
12 Participants
9 RCs Represented
98.8% Attendance
KEY EVALUATION HIGHLIGHTS
9.9 9.9
Confident to apply what I learned Enhanced professional development skills Content was relevant to role Trainer knowledgeable & supportive
The lowest-rated dimension – Confident to Apply (9.7) – makes the case for continued investment in LIFT and its alumni network. Participants leave LIFT energized and ready to apply new skills. We must provide the support that helps them do it.
9.7 9.8
0
5
10
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
EXECUTIVE ENGAGEMENT Board members Mario Gangemi, P.E. and Dontae Carroll, and CAO Dr. Percy Dangerfield shared experiences and leadership advice with the cohort.
OPERATIONS TOURS Toured Ft. McHenry Tunnel, Authority Operations Center, and Bay Bridge to see how roles are interconnected and support MDTA’s mission.
PDU ACHIEVEMENT
One participant claimed 35 PDUs toward PMP recertification.
PARTICIPANT VOICE & PROGRAM DIVERSITY Most Valuable Topics &Activities
9 of MDTA’s Responsibility Centers represented
E-ZPass Operations
“The CliftonStrengths discussion — I learned what skills I have and where to focus or improve.” “Giving & receiving feedback — having specific examples of wording was very useful.” “Conflict resolution and the benefits of effective team building.” “Job crafting and strategic decision making.” “This program was very good and insightful, thank you again!”
8%
Engineering & Construction Operations – Bay Bridge Traffic Mgmt & Technology Communications & Marketing Asset Mgmt & Support Svcs
8%
25%
8%
8%
17%
8%
Procurement
9%
9%
Finance
Operations – FMT
Office of Human Resources & Workforce Development mdtaworkforcedevelopment@mdot.state.md.us
2026 LIFT Alumni Event Feedback Report
9.3 / 10 Outstanding Event Performance The 2026 LIFT Alumni Event was a resounding success — 100% of respondents agreed the event met their expectations and left ready for more. 29 Attendees 48% Survey Response Rate 100% Would Attend Future Events 3 CDP Partner Providers EVALUATION SCORES BY CATEGORY
Strongly Agree Agree
Gained Insights & Resources Reconnect w/ LIFT & Alumni Format & Activities Networking Opportunities
0
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4
6
8
10
12
14
Top-rated category: Networking Opportunities earned the highest marks of the event at 93% strongly agreed, reinforcing that the Alumni Event is succeeding in its purpose: building community, honoring progress, and keeping LIFT alumni connected to what comes next. PARTICIPANT VOICE Most Valuable Aspects Recommendations for 2027 “The speed networking was great!” “Networking with Alumni and current LIFT participants.”
● Extend networking time — multiple participants requested more rounds and longer sessions. ● Invite a guest speaker to elevate program content. ● Explore different room configurations to maximize space and comfort.
“I met with some people who I was able to talk about me taking the Contract Class, and I was put in the right place to get information on procurement and what I had to do to get involved.”
Office of Human Resources & Workforce Development mdtaworkforcedevelopment@mdot.state.md.us
ITEM 5
Jeffrey S. Rosen Samuel D. Snead, MCP, MA John F. von Paris Frank S. Waesche III
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Finance and Administration Committee Learning & Development Specialist Josh Durant Spring 2026 All Access Tour – Summary Report
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
July 16, 2026
PURPOSE The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide an update on the All Access Tour training program delivered between February and May 2026 by the Workforce and Organizational Development Unit in the Office of Human Resources and Workforce Development. BACKGROUND In the fall of 2025, our office met with Facility Administrators, Deputy Administrators, and Chief Facility Maintenance Officers across eight MDTA maintenance facilities to identify training opportunities. Feedback universally indicated that frontline teams require structured, practical assistance to utilize our core HR systems. These include our MDOT human resources information system platform (HRIS), learning management system (Cornerstone), payroll system (MTrack), benefits system (Workday), and password reset tool (ReACT). TAKING THE TRAINING ON THE ROAD In response, we built the All Access Tour—a two-hour, hands-on workshop focused on the core systems listed above. Instead of pulling staff away for standard centralized training, we brought the classroom directly to the workforce. We ran 15 sessions across all eight maintenance facilities, successfully training 231 staff members in the MDTA Operations Division. This on-site delivery model was a massive operational win. It eliminated travel time, kept operational downtime to a minimum, and allowed staff to get right back to their
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Spring 2026 All Access Tour
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shifts as soon as the class ended. Going forward, we will evaluate opportunities to include localized, on-site components in our training programs where appropriate. WHAT WE LEARNED Beyond the logistics, the tour gave us a great look at the culture inside our facilities: • Night Shift Inclusion: We made sure to schedule dedicated sessions during night shift hours. Employees expressed appreciation for training that fit their work schedules. • Peer-to-Peer Teamwork: We noticed that the camaraderie at these sites is strong. During the hands-on practice, employees who picked up the digital navigation quickly stepped right in to tutor coworkers who were struggling with the interfaces. RESULTS AND NEXT STEPS The data shows the training hit its mark. In our post-training surveys, 86% of attendees agreed they felt more confident logging in and using the tools, and the program earned an overall confidence rating of 4.28 out of 5.0, which indicates high overall satisfaction with the training. As we start planning our next training rollouts, we are taking a few key lessons with us: • The Push for Mobile: There is a clear demand from the workforce for better mobile access. Younger employees and new hires were highly comfortable bypassing the computers entirely and accessing these platforms on their smartphones during class. • Fixing Classroom Logistics: To prevent login delays from taking up instructional time, we will consider QR-coded credentials and pre-class password reminders for future trainings. CONCLUSION The All Access Tour proved that bringing training directly to our Operations employees is a great way to close skill gaps. By delivering hands-on support at our maintenance facilities, we resolved immediate digital literacy issues and gained valuable insights into our frontline teams' operational needs. Moving forward, our office will apply these lessons to ensure our future initiatives are accessible, efficient, and tailored to the realities of our workforce. ATTACHMENT • All Access Tour Infographic
2026 All Access Tour Feedback Report
Outstanding Event Performance The 2026 All Access Tour was a success — 86% of respondents agreed that they felt more confident logging into and using the digital tools covered in the training.
4.28 / 5
15 Training Sessions
231 Staff Trained
55% Survey Response Rate
86% Felt More Confident
EVALUATION SCORES BY CATEGORY
Average Confidence Score by Facility
FMT BHT
WPL - Bay Bridge HWNM - Nice Bridge JFK2 FSK ICC JFK1
1
2
3
4
5
PARTICIPANT VOICE Operational Lessons Learned
Operational Lessons Learned
● Localized Training Delivery Model: Conducting the training directly at local maintenance facilities yielded dividends in terms of staff participation. ● Shift Accommodations: Night shift workers expressed strong appreciation for the scheduling of a dedicated session. ● Peer-to-Peer Knowledge Sharing: The instructor observed an exceptional level of workplace camaraderie and internal teamwork. across all maintenance sites. different room configurations to maximize space and comfort.
“"Great information, teacher knowledgeable" – JFK1 Participant “Instructor was knowledgeable and pleasant" – FMT Participant “Everything was very well explained." – FMT Participant “The trainer was very good at answering my questions." – FSK Participant
Office of Human Resources & Workforce Development mdtaworkforcedevelopment@mdot.state.md.us
ITEM 6
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Finance and Administration Committee Travel Plazas Administrator Simon Najar
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Travel Plaza Update
DATE:
July 16, 2026
PURPOSE OF MEMORANDUM To update the MDTA Finance and Administration Committee on the progress of operations at the Maryland House and Chesapeake House Travel Plazas. SUMMARY In 2012, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) entered into a Lease and Concession Agreement with Areas USA MDTP, LLC (Areas USA), to undertake the redevelopment (including financing) and long-term operations and maintenance of the travel plazas. Pursuant to the public-private partnership (P3) arrangement, the MDTA retains oversight of the travel plazas for a period of 35 years. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the contract award and agreement; Areas USA history and expertise; current operations at the travel plazas; and future outlook. ATTACHMENT MDTA’s Travel Plazas Presentation
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MDTA TRAVEL PLAZAS
MDTA F INANCE C OMMITTEE J ULY 16, 2026
WHY HAVE TRAVEL PLAZAS? • P ROVIDE A CLEAN AND SAFE RESTING AREA FOR TRAVELING PUBLIC . • I NCREASE HIGHWAY SAFETY . • P ROMOTE AND MARKET THE S TATE OF M ARYLAND . WHY A PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (P3)? • T HE ARRANGEMENT PROVIDES FOR BETTER SERVICES AND MORE EFFICIENT OPERATIONS . • H OSPITALITY IS NOT A CORE COMPETENCY FOR MDTA. • P LAZAS OPERATED AND MAINTAINED BY C ONCESSIONAIRE – A REAS USA.
• N O TOLL REVENUE SPENT ON REPLACEMENT OF PLAZAS . • T OLL DOLLARS UTILIZED FOR CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE .
I-95 TRAVEL PLAZAS REDEVELOPMENT
CONCEPTS AT THE MARYLAND TRAVEL PLAZAS
M ARYLAND HOUSE • A UNTIE A NNE ’ S • C URRITO • D UNKIN D ONUTS • J ERRY ’ S • N ATHAN ’ S • P HILLIPS S EAFOOD E XPRESS • S UNSHINE M ARKETPLACE • W ENDY ’ S
C HESAPEAKE H OUSE • A UNTIE A NNE ’ S • E ARL OF S ANDWICH • KFC/P IZZA H UT • P EET ’ S C OFFEE • S UNSHINE M ARKETPLACE • W ENDY ’ S
• B LUEPOINT (ATM) • I NNOVATIVE (C HAIRS ) • I NNOVATIVE F OTO (MH O NLY ) • M ARKET A MERICA • M ARYLAND L OTTERY • M INI M ELTS OF A MERICA • T ESLA • T HE P ENNY M AN • T RAVEL M EDIA (B ROCHURES ) • V ENDING S HOPPE
MARYLAND HOUSE
Opened January 20, 2014
MARYLAND HOUSE
Historical Markers
MARYLAND HOUSE
Food Court
MARYLAND HOUSE
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE & MERCHANDISING
CHESAPEAKE HOUSE
Opened August 5, 2014
CHESAPEAKE HOUSE
TRAVEL PLAZA REVENUES FY 2012-2025
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Maryland 0 2.25 1.91 2.91 2.98 2.8 3 3.24 2.34 2.09 2.56 2.82 3.03 2.85 Chesapeake 0 0 1.31 1.21 1.47 1.44 1.57 1.64 1.2 1.15 1.52 1.72 1.68 1.54 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 Revenue in $ millions Maryland Chesapeake
TRAVEL PLAZAS REVENUE FOR CY 2025
$4.37 Million total cash revenue for MDTA
Fuel Stations & C-Stores $1.65 million
Primary Facilities $2.72 million
TOP 3 CONCEPTS AT THE PLAZAS SALES FOR CY 2025
MARYLAND HOUSE
CHESAPEAKE HOUSE
$ in millions
Pizza Hut/KFC $2.0 vs $1.5 (CY24)
Wendy’s $3.9 vs $3.9 (CY24)
Sunshine Market $4.8 vs $4.4 (CY24)
Sunshine Market $2.6 vs $2.9 (CY24)
Nathan’s $2.4 vs $2.2 (CY24)
Wendy’s $2.4 vs $2.7 (CY24)
The MDTA collects 10% of Concession sales as revenue
2025 REVENUE HIGHLIGHTS
CHESAPEAKE HOUSE • KFC/P IZZA H UT
$216
HIGHEST MONTHLY SALES SINCE 2017
H IGH POSTED IN A UGUST 2025 S ALES IN $000 S
MDTA RECEIVES 10% OF SALES GENERATED
COMMUNITY AND MILITARY PRIDE COMMUNITY EVENTS – AMERICA’s 9/11 RIDE
LOOK AHEAD
C HALLENGES
CONTINUOUS CUSTOMER ENHANCEMENTS
S TAFFING C OMPETITION
S IGNAGE ON I-95 D INING O PTIONS /T URNOVER IN A REA
D UNKIN R ENOVATION
T ECHNOLOGY E CONOMIC
C ONTRACT C OMPLIANCE F INANCIAL R EVIEWS O PERATIONAL I NSPECTIONS K EY P ERFORMANCE I NDICATORS B RAND I NSPECTIONS G UEST F EEDBACK S ECRET S HOPPER
C OLLABORATION WITH MDTA S UBJECT M ATTER E XPERTS
MERCHANDISE & CONCESSION REVENUE
CONCESSION REVENUE
MDTA receives 10 – 15% of the gross revenue generated at the travel plazas
Convenience Stores
Primary Facilities Maryland House Revenue Generated MDTA % Revenue Generated MDTA % Revenue Generated MDTA % Up to $45M 10% Up to $5M 9% Up to $6M 9% $45M - $52M 11% $5M - $6M 9.5% $6M - $7M 9.5% $52M - $59M 12% $6M - $7M 10% $7M - $8M 10% $59M - $66M 13% $7M - $8M 10.5% $8M - $9M 10.5% $66M - $75M 14% $8M + 11% $9M + 11% $75M + 15% Tobacco Sales 2% Tobacco Sales 2% Chesapeake House
SUNOCO FUEL SALES
SUNOCO FUEL SALES
MDTA receives $0.05 – $0.11 per gallon delivered at the Travel Plazas Gasoline
Diesel and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Chesapeake House
Maryland House
Chesapeake House
Maryland House
Gallons Del. MDTA ($) Gallons Del. MDTA ($) Gallons Del. MDTA ($) Gallons Del. MDTA ($) Up to 8.5M $0.05/gal Up to 15M $0.07/gal Up to 6M $0.05/gal Up to 7M $0.07/gal 8.5M – 10.5M $0.06/gal 15M – 17M $0.08/gal 6M – 7M $0.06/gal 7M – 8M $0.08/gal 10.5M – 12.5M $0.07/gal 17M –19M $0.09/gal 7M – 8M $0.07/gal 8M –9M $0.09/gal 12.5M – 14.5M $0.08/gal 19M –21M $0.10/gal 8M – 9M $0.08/gal 9M –10M $0.10/gal 14.5M+ $0.09/gal 21M+ $0.11/gal 9M+ $0.09/gal 10M+ $0.11/gal
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