CTP Process/Additions Page Two
The D&E Program contains those major projects which are being prepared for possible future addition to the Construction Program. Projects are moved from the D&E Program to the Construction Program as funds and resources become available, based on the merits of the projects. PROJECT SELECTION MDTA’s capital projects originate from a variety of sources. • Long Range Capital Needs (LRCN) – includes planned rehabilitation or replacement projects based on life cycle. The expected useful life of a component does not provide an exact rehabilitation or replacement date but gives an idea of when the MDTA should begin planning and budgeting to address it. • Inspection findings - used in tandem with life cycle estimates to confirm rehabilitation or replacement is necessary as scheduled or to expedite a project when it is needed ahead of schedule. • Regulatory compliance - includes projects for EPA-mandated storm water management. • Increased capacity needs - based on traffic forecast recommendations. • Local Priority Letters/Legislative Requests - established each year as counties and Baltimore City are asked to submit a list of priorities for the state transportation system. Generally, these priority letters include the concurrence signatures of the legislative delegation representing that county. Once identified, projects are prioritized based on customer needs for safety and security, or increased capacity through improvements, or system preservation. Funding availability to budget for identified projects is based on the MDTA’s six-year financial forecast, which considers estimates of traffic and revenue (prepared annually), the operating budget and capital budget, debt service payments, the potential need for future bond sales and toll increases, and compliance with financial standards (Trust Agreement covenant, debt service coverage, unrestricted cash balance). The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2031 Draft CTP, to be presented at a future meeting, includes nine new projects, which are detailed in Attachment A. ATTACHMENT • Attachment A - New Projects Added to the FY 2026-2031 MDTA Capital Program
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