OPEN SESSION DECEMBER 18, 2025 PAGE 8 OF 9
UPDATE – QUARTERLY UPDATE ON TRAFFIC AND REVENUE
Mr. Walt Laun provided the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board with a quarterly and year-to-date update regarding traffic and toll revenue trends compared to the previous year and the forecast.
Mr. Laun explained that for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, overall collected revenue was above forecast by $3.8 million. This primary drivers of this overperformance are listed below.
• 2-Axle E-ZPass® revenue at the Fort McHenry Tunnel ($2.2 million). • Continued improvement of the collection of Video Tolls ($0.4 million). • Civil Penalty Fees ($0.7 million) by the Central Collection Unit (CCU).
UPDATE – AUDIT COMMITTEE UPDATE
Member Cynthia D. Penny-Ardinger updated the MDTA Board on the Audit Committee December 2, 2026 meeting.
Member Penny-Ardinger reported that the Office of Audit is on track to complete all 12 audits included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Audit Plan. At this time, one audit has been completed and two are currently in progress.
She further reported that the Committee was presented with two internal audit reports (listed below). The Committee discussed the audit findings and were satisfied with the results of both audits.
• Validation of Waivers for Video Tolls and Civil Penalties Audit • Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE), and Small Business Reserve (SBR) Compliance Audit
UPDATE – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mr. Bruce Gartner began his report by informing the Board that consistent with the MDTA Board approved tolling plan for I-95 Express Toll Lanes, as Executive Director approved the 2026 calendar year holiday schedule for the ETL’s. This resets the toll schedule on certain holidays to a Sunday or Saturday toll schedule based on traffic patterns for the holiday. He stated that during the past year, the Key Bridge Rebuild Project remained a major focus for both MDTA and the public. However, it was emphasized that MDTA’s work and responsibilities extend well beyond the Key Bridge Rebuild Project. Mr. Gartner then went over several milestones and projects that each MDTA office/division has worked on over 2025
He ended his remarks by stating that the MDTA is a team unified in our vision of connecting our customers to what matters most.
VOTE TO ADJOURN MEETING
There being no further business, upon motion by Member William H. Cox, Jr. and seconded by Member Mario J. Gangemi, the Members unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 a.m.
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