LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Calvert – St. Mary’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (C-SMMPO), a pivotal body overseeing transportation planning in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties, announced a forthcoming council meeting. Set for Monday, April 22, 2024, the session will run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation. The venue is located at 44829 St. Andrew’s Church Road in California, Maryland, providing a central location for discussions that shape the future of transportation in the region.
This meeting marks a significant moment for community involvement in regional transportation decisions. It is open to the public, offering both in-person attendance in the Highway Conference Room and virtual participation options. Those interested in attending remotely can use the Zoom link provided at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87834072724 or join by phone at (301) 715-8592 using the meeting ID: 87834072724.
Central to the meeting’s agenda are discussions and actions related to “Moving Forward 2050,” a long-range transportation plan, alongside drafts for the Transportation Improvement Program. These documents are critical to setting the transportation agenda for the next few decades, emphasizing sustainability, accessibility, and efficiency. Stakeholders and residents have the opportunity to view these documents in advance on the C-SMMPO’s website at www.calvert-stmarysmpo.com.
Public input is a cornerstone of the C-SMMPO’s planning process. Feedback on the Long-Range Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program can be submitted via email to Karly.Maltby@stmaryscountymd.gov. Karly Maltby, the Calvert–St. Mary’s MPO Administrator with St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Land Use & Growth Management, is also available for inquiries at (301) 475-4200 ext. 1507 or through the same email address.
The Calvert – St. Mary’s Metropolitan Planning Organization operates as the principal policy board steering the metropolitan transportation planning process. This collaboration involves federal and state transportation officials, working in concert to update essential documents like the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) every four years. March 2024 is a key period for finalizing updates to these plans, with efforts from St. Mary’s County Government, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), and Calvert County. Further details about the C-SMMPO and its initiatives can be found at www.calvert-stmarysmpo.com.
