OPEN SESSION DECEMBER 18, 2025 PAGE 6 OF 9
He further explained the term “motor vehicle” is defined in Maryland Code, Transportation (TR) §11-135 as a vehicle that is self-propelled and not operated on rails. MDTA’s corresponding regulations in COMAR 11.07.07.02 B (28) references TR §11-135 for the definition of a motor vehicle. By definition, a Class G vehicle operating on MDTA roadways is not self-propelled since it cannot be driven without using a motorized vehicle. Consequently, the owner of the Class G vehicle cannot be noticed since the trailer does not meet the definition of a motor vehicle subject to noticing under State law. This proposal would allow NOTDs to be issued to the registered owner of a Class G vehicle when the license plate of the motorized vehicle towing the Class G vehicle is not clearly visible/identified. The Class G license plate would be used as a last resort to collect the tolls due and Class G owners can still transfer liability to the motor vehicle owner. Class G vehicles include utility trailers (such as those used by landscaping companies), boat trailers, camping trailers, freight trailers, or semi-trailers.
If approved, this proposal will be submitted during the 2026 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session as a Department of Transportation departmental bill.
Upon motion by Member Jeffrey S. Rosen and seconded by Member Mario J. Gangemi, the Legislative Proposal for 2026 Maryland Legislative Session – Class G Tolling was unanimously approved.
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Revenue Bond Cap Increase
Mr. Bradley Ryon requested MDTA Board approval for a 2026 legislative proposal to increase the MDTA’s revenue bond cap to $5 billion from $4 billion
Mr. Ryon explained that Md. Code, Transportation §4–306 establishes that “revenue bonds secured by toll revenue may be issued in any amount as long as the aggregate outstanding and unpaid principal balance of the revenue bonds secured by toll revenue and revenue bonds of prior issues does not exceed $4,000,000,000 on June 30 of any year.” The legislative proposal seeks to increase MDTA’s bonding limit to $5 billion from $4 billion in response to near term financing needs associated with the toll facilities capital preservation program, as well as financing needs specific to the Francis Scott Key (FSK) Bridge reconstruction prior to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reimbursements and potential legal recovery.
If approved by the Board, this proposal will be submitted during the 2026 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session as a Department of Transportation departmental bill.
Upon motion by Member Samuel D. Snead and seconded by Member Cynthia D. Penny-Ardinger, the 2026 legislative proposal to increase the MDTA’s revenue bond cap to $5 billion from $4 billion was unanimously approved.
APPROVAL – MDTA BOARD RESOLUTION 25-02
Mr. Allen Garman requested MDTA Board approval for the MDTA Board Resolution 25-02 for Municipal Financing.
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