Capital Expansion Prioritization Program Application – Pilot Details
Capital Expansion Prioritization Program Application – Pilot
Maryland Open Transportation Investment Decision Act
The following application outlines the project information needed for the Maryland Department of Transportation’s (MDOT’s) new project prioritization process for evaluating surface transportation new capacity projects. This is an update of the Chapter 30 process and is the means for requesting funding for new capacity projects in the Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP). This process is intended only for projects that are located or operate on the state system, or provide benefits to the state system, and for which the state funding request is at least $5 million and less than $400 million. Nearly all projects that include capacity expansion (including safety projects and system preservation projects with capacity expansion components) must go through this prioritization process to be considered for funding in the CTP (for more details, see the prioritization technical guide, available here: https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/Index.aspx?PageId=83).
Please note that the current round of the prioritization process is a pilot round in which MDOT and applicants can test the application process. There is currently no funding associated with this pilot round, and it is not anticipated that any projects will be funded through it. However, it is MDOT’s intent to use this updated prioritization process to select capacity expansion projects for inclusion in future CTPs as funding becomes available. This pilot will help MDOT strengthen the system and enable applicants to understand and become familiar with it so that when funding becomes available in the future, the prioritization process and applicants are better prepared.
Application Due Date
Applications for the pilot round of the new prioritization process are due by 11:59 pm on February 18, 2025. Applicants are responsible for completing the application to provide the requested information and data to evaluate proposed projects.
New Transparency Provision
Submitted applications, excluding items such as personal data, will be made available for public review via the MDOT website. All application fields, unless otherwise marked, will be made public to allow elected officials, community members, businesses, and other interested stakeholders the opportunity to review and be better informed on potential surface transportation capacity enhancing projects. This will provide greater opportunity for these individuals to comment on potential projects being considered by MDOT for funding.
Applicant Resources
Applicants are encouraged to review the new prioritization process resources available via the MDOT website (http://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/Index.aspx?PageId=83), including the technical guide, responses to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and information session recordings.
Further questions about the application or the new project prioritization process can be directed to prioritization@mdot.maryland.gov.
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Applicant Information
Provide information about you and your organization.
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Documentation Screening
Answer screening questions to determine whether your project is eligible for the prioritization process. You will need a feasibility study and a concept map.
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Project Prioritization Application
If your project is eligible for scoring, provide information about your project that will enable MDOT to score your project across six goals and 11 measures.
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Submit your project for scoring. You will need a brief signed resolution or letter affirming the application has the official support and endorsement of your organization.
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February: Application Review
MDOT validates project information and eligibility.
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March-April: Project Scoring
MDOT calculates project scores and determines project rankings for eligible projects.
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May: Local Priority Letter Submissions
Entities submit priority letters through a separate OneStop form.
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September: Draft CTP
The Draft CTP is made public. It includes project scores and rankings in an appendix.
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September-November: Public Input
MDOT conducts CTP Tour meetings in all 23 counties and Baltimore City.
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December: Public Commission
A final project list is presented to a public commission for review and discussion.
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