Policy Forum: Transforming Maryland's Transportation Future

Discussing transportation's impact on our economy, businesses and communities

NOV
20

University of Maryland
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Policy Forum: Transforming Maryland's Transportation Future

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Maryland stands at a critical crossroads. Our transportation infrastructure faces unprecedented challenges, from roads and highways in poor condition to major funding deficits despite urgent maintenance and expansion needs. But within these challenges lie opportunities for innovation, growth and a brighter future for our state.

Join the Maryland Chamber of Commerce for an important conversation about the impact of transportation on our economy, businesses and communities. This event will explore where Maryland stands in comparison to our neighbors, examine the critical needs we face, as well as help prepare stakeholders to advocate effectively for a better transportation future.

Event Details

Wednesday, Nov. 20 | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center • University of Maryland, College Park

Why Attend:

Gain insights into Maryland's transportation landscape and its economic implications
Learn how transportation issues directly affect your business and community
Network with key decision-makers, industry leaders and fellow stakeholders
Contribute your perspective to shape policy discussions
Discover innovative solutions to our state's most pressing transportation challenges
Acquire tools and knowledge to become an effective advocate for transportation improvements
Help chart a course for Maryland's economic competitiveness and growth

Key Topics:

Addressing Maryland's $3.1 billion transportation funding gap
Innovative solutions for infrastructure maintenance and development
The impact of transportation on business competitiveness and economic growth
Federal funding opportunities and their implications for Maryland
Lessons learned from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
The future of public transit, including the proposed Red Line project

Who Should Attend:

Business leaders dependent on efficient transportation
Transportation and infrastructure company executives
Public policy and government affairs professionals
Urban planners and developers
Technology innovators in the transportation sector
Economic development organizations

Agenda

8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. Registration, networking and coffee
9:30 a.m.-9:40 a.m. Welcome and opening remarks
9:40 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Keynote from Lt. Governor Aruna Miller — The Future of Transportation in Maryland
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Panel Discussion — The State of Maryland Transportation, sponsored by Martin Marietta
- We'll discuss the lay of the land when it comes to transportation investment and infrastructure in Maryland, our current transportation needs and how we got here
10:50 a.m.-11:35 a.m. Panel Discussion — One Size Doesn't Fit All: Different Approaches to Revenue Shortfalls, sponsored by Amazon
- Focusing on the impacts of a lack of revenue with major cuts to MDOT's transportation budget, loss of needed projects across all counties, as well as ways Maryland is looking to or could look to solve budget needs
11:40 a.m.- 12:10 p.m. Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and its implications, sponsored by Pohanka Automotive Group
12:15 p.m. Closing remarks and call to action

Featured Speakers

Keynote from Lt. Governor Aruna Miller

Paul Wiedefeld, Secretary, Maryland Department of Transportation (or designee)

Senator Cory McCray, Deputy Majority Whip, Member, Budget & Tax Committee, Maryland Senator representing District 45, Baltimore City

Delegate Marc Korman, Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee, Maryland State Delegate representing District 16, Montgomery County

Delegate Vaughn Stewart, Chief Deputy Majority Whip, Member, Environment and Transportation Committee, Maryland State Delegate representing District 19, Montgomery County

Rocky Moretti, Director of Policy & Research, National Transportation Research Group

Frank Principe, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, UMD; Chair of the Maryland Commission on Transportation Revenue and Infrastructure Needs

Cinzia Cirrillo, Director of the Center for MultiModal Mobility

Andrey Yushkov, Senior Policy Analyst, Tax Foundation

Jennifer Vey, Chief Strategy Officer, Greater Baltimore Committee

Louis Campion, President & CEO, Maryland Motor Trucking

Sponsorship Opportunities

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