MEMORANDUM
TO:
Finance and Administration Committee Simon Najar, Travel Plazas Administrator
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Travel Plaza Update
DATE:
June 12, 2025
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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