MEMORANDUM
TO:
MDTA Board
FROM:
Travel Plazas Administrator, Simon Najar
SUBJECT:
Travel Plaza Update
DATE:
June 26, 2025
PURPOSE OF MEMORANDUM To update the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board on the progress of operations at the Maryland House and Chesapeake House Travel Plazas. SUMMARY In 2012, the 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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