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details on the (1) amount of uncollected tolls and civil penalties outstanding; (2) amount of outstanding tolls collected in fiscal 2025; (3) geographic breakdown by state; (4) age ranges of uncollected tolls; and (5) timeframe and procedures for referring unpaid toll debt to the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) for the purposes of flagging of a vehicle owner’s registration for suspension or non-renewal. Additionally, the JCR asks the MDTA to provide an update on the status of establishing a reciprocity agreement with Pennsylvania and other neighboring states as well as the feasibility of utilizing collections agencies. Ms. Green further explained that as mentioned in the January 2025 JCR on Collecting Outstanding Tolls from Out-of-State Motorists , the MDTA acknowledged out-of-state reciprocity agreements and collection contracts are good tools to encourage payment and provided the financial data requested. The MDTA also acknowledged its focus has been on expanding registered account strategies such as expanding E-ZPass® and other similar interoperability programs across the country. The remainder of the report addresses the continued value associated with prioritizing interoperability over reciprocity agreements and out-of-state collection agencies. Future actions will include pursuing reciprocity agreements and the use of a professional debt collections agency for out- of-state collections along with other toll collection initiatives that are highlighted at the conclusion of the report.
UPDATE – MDTA POLICE PUBLIC SECURITY
Lieutenant Colonel Corey McKenzie updated the MDTA Board on MDTA Police activities including recruitment efforts, improved engagement and productivity, reduction in traffic collisions, and the upcoming MDTA Police Graduation Ceremony.
UPDATE - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mr. Bruce Gartner updated the Board on the following: New Communication Resources Recently Launched for the key Bridge Rebuild Project; the October 20 Industry Forum for the Bay Bridge Protection Project; the October 23 Relocation of the I-895 Overhead Toll Collection Gantries North of the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel and the Childs Street Entry and Exit Ramps; the Ongoing CTP Tour Meetings; the October 2 Employee Town Hall; and the Bay Bridge and Customer Experience Team Recognition Ceremonies. Mr. Gartner also recognized MDTA’s Employee of the 3 rd Quarter, 2025, Mr. Michael Himmer. Mr. Himmer started with the MDTA on January 15, 2003 and has been recognized for exemplary customer service and integrity to the MDTA. He has provided exceptional support and services in his role as Radio Shop Manager within the Division of Fleet Management and his efforts have significantly improved radio communications with Police and operations personnel by establishing patches, enabling code patches, allowing dispatchers to communicate with other officers outside of detachment of various campuses which allows officers to communicate seamlessly when security measures are needed. Mr. Himmer also implemented the manual programming of radios to over-the- air radio programming and functionality which greatly improved and efficiently managed any required updates for radio interoperability and has been a vital contributor and leader in assisting the
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