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Annapolis Transportation Committee Meeting - February 11, 2026

City Council — Wednesday, February 11, 2026
BodyAnnapolis, Maryland
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, February 11, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:06

I'll have a big model.

0:09

Okay.

0:10

Um call the meetings over there at 404.

0:15

I'm calling a meeting to order as it's 4.04 p.m.

0:21

I also have um Alderman Rob Savage in the pulpit with me.

0:27

Not the pulpit, but in the uh in attendance with me.

0:33

Okay.

0:34

So first we have um the approval agenda.

0:41

Approval of the agenda.

0:44

Uh so moved.

0:45

Any okay, no changes.

0:47

Uh are you making it?

0:48

Do you want to I would like to see um if anyone would like to approve the agenda?

0:52

Okay, yeah, move approval of the agenda.

0:55

Okay.

0:56

Do we have to second?

0:57

Yeah, you second this.

0:58

I will second the agenda.

1:01

So it has been moved and approved that the agenda be accepted.

1:09

All in favor.

1:10

Aye.

1:12

Now we'll have our the business and miscellaneous.

1:18

Um yes.

1:20

Minutes.

1:21

Uh could I move approval of the minutes from January 14th?

1:29

Yes, you may.

1:30

It's been approved that we accept the minutes of January the 14th.

1:35

Can anyone second the minutes?

1:37

Can we have someone to second?

1:39

I can do it, right?

1:40

Yes.

1:40

Okay, I will do it.

1:43

Okay.

1:44

And then uh ask the vote.

1:47

Ask the vote.

1:48

We're gonna have the vote for the minutes.

1:51

Really?

1:52

Okay.

1:52

Now we're gonna have a vote on the minutes.

1:56

Aye.

1:57

I okay.

2:00

The minutes have been approved.

2:03

Okay, now we're gonna get down to business.

2:07

Um at this time, we're gonna ask Captain Thacker and Sergeant Wayne, please come forward for the speed camera program discussions.

2:17

Please good afternoon, Madam Chair and Alderman.

2:33

Good afternoon, Madam Chair.

2:34

Alderman.

2:36

Good afternoon.

2:42

Okay.

3:02

Good afternoon, Captain Thacker from the Annapolis Police Department.

3:06

I know that we're here to discuss the uh the speed camera program, uh the expansion of said program at a very high level.

3:13

Uh I can report on two things right now.

3:16

Um the law office is still in uh discussions with Red Speed, and I at this point I I believe they're their attorneys as well.

3:25

And Miss Ashley Leonard is is representing here, and she's been the probably the lead uh representative from the city law office to speak to all of that.

3:34

I've been uh following uh uh in-depth with a very long email chain back and forth and the discussions that are going on.

3:42

The second thing that I can report is Sergeant Wang has a scheduled meet with city engineers and Red Speed, a representative from Red Speed uh on Tuesday, upcoming up next week, to go out to three of the locations that have been identified and we did a uh a data analysis on.

4:00

So um sorry, my do you have anything we want to elaborate on?

4:04

No, so we have a meeting set up for next Tuesday with uh Erwin Lanier from Red Speed and uh Jeffrey Wentz from Public Works, he's the traffic engineer.

4:15

Uh he's actually been helping us also with uh the location of three cameras in the locations would be West Street near the library in that area, uh Tyler Avenue in Stephanie Lane area, and then Edgewood Road and Edward Road and uh Tallwood Road area.

4:50

Um Rob would like to ask thank you, madam chair.

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Transportation Safety███████████████████19%
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Procedural████████8%
Procurement███████7%
Public Engagement██████6%
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Summary of Proceedings

Annapolis Transportation Committee Meeting - February 11, 2026

The Transportation Committee of the Annapolis City Council met on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 4:04 PM in City Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Alderwoman Allsup-Johnson, with Alderman Rob Savidge present and Alderman Schandelmeier absent. The agenda and minutes from January 14, 2026, were approved via voice vote. Key discussions included the speed camera program expansion, updates on the Hillman Garage and parking operations, and the Transportation Department's initiatives.

Consent Calendar

  • The agenda for the February 11, 2026 regular meeting was approved without changes via voice vote (Alderman Savidge moved, seconded).
  • The minutes from the January 14, 2026 regular meeting (TC 1.14.26) were approved via voice vote (Alderman Savidge moved, seconded).

Discussion Items

Speed Camera Program Expansion (ID-10-26)

  • Presenters: Assistant City Attorney Ashley Leonard, Captain of the Patrol Division Thacker, and Patrol Officer Wang from the Annapolis Police Department.
  • Key Details: The city is finalizing contract negotiations with vendor RedSpeed. A second speed study was delayed due to winter weather, but RedSpeed agreed to proceed using initial data. Three of four proposed camera locations have been approved based on violation data:
    • West Street near the library
    • Tyler Avenue near Stephanie Lane
    • Edgewood Road near Tallwood Road/Brightwater Drive
    • The fourth location (Duke of Gloucester Street) was dropped due to low violation numbers.
  • Contractual Issues: City Attorney Leonard reported that many contract terms are confidential, including pricing models, but RedSpeed may share limited information. Alderman Savidge raised concerns about council control over camera locations and the need to potentially renegotiate the old contract to reflect new state laws enacted in Fall 2025. Captain Thacker noted that switching vendors would require replacing all equipment and systems, making it a lengthy process. The committee discussed the possibility of putting the contract out for bid, though no decision was made.
  • Next Steps: A site visit with city engineers and RedSpeed is scheduled for the following Tuesday (February 17, 2026). The police department will continue reviewing contract details and report back.

Transportation Department Update (ID-11-26)

  • Presenter: Director of Transportation Marcus Moore, with Metropolis SP+ representative Jon Kemp and Premium Parking Market President Jason Prola.
  • Magenta Shuttle Reroute: Starting March 2, 2026, the free downtown shuttle will be extended to serve City Dock businesses. The route will now run from Duke of Gloucester to Randall Street, then to Dock, Craig, and Prince George Streets. Hours: Mon-Thu 6 AM-11 PM, Fri 6 AM-midnight, Sat 8 AM-midnight, Sun 8 AM-8 PM.
  • AVL (Automated Vehicle Location) System: The department is waiting on St. Mary's County Transit to decide whether to release unused equipment from a joint procurement (originally with Harford County). If no response by end of February, the city will prepare a standalone RFP for MDOT MTA approval.
  • Electric Jitney (Eastport): The pilot program has seen limited success. The vehicle has no HVAC, limiting operations to warmer months, and battery life (approx. 6.5 hours) is a challenge. The vehicle has been involved in two minor collisions. Director Moore suggested evaluating alternative routes or locations.
  • School Bus Service for High School: A resident requested bus service to Annapolis High School. The county's public schools do not allow buses on campus; the nearest turnaround is at Heritage Complex on Riva Road. The Transportation Department is coordinating with county transit and a new board member (Phoenix) who submitted a white paper. MTA charter restrictions prevent dedicated school service, but a public route with stops could be established.
  • Marketing Position: Alderman Savidge noted the department lacks a dedicated marketing position, which was recommended by the Transportation Board. The committee may consider a budget recommendation.
  • Hillman Garage Operations (Parking Contractors):
    • Snow Response: Premium Parking reported that snow removal from Storm Fern was completed, though roof clearing ended late. Meetings are scheduled to address service area scope changes.
    • Elevators/EV Chargers: All elevators are operational; one EV charger remains out of service for an extended period due to a back-ordered part. A review of all EV charger equipment (managed by Boyd Watterson) is underway and may result in technology upgrades.
    • MVA/DMV Integration & LPR: After initial unresponsiveness, the state agreed to proceed with license plate recognition integration. Implementation will follow once red tape is cleared.
    • Resident Free Parking Automation: The two-hour free parking program for city residents (validated by license plate) has been automated. Residents no longer need physical credentials. Alderman Savidge requested data on utilization rates to evaluate the program's cost-effectiveness and potential pricing adjustments.
    • Occupancy Data: December saw high weekend occupancy, partly due to free holiday parking and Midnight Madness events. January weekday occupancy dropped, attributed to Storm Fern. Session (legislative) occupancy remains high at Gotts Court Garage.
  • Transportation Board Update (ID-12-26): The Transportation Board Chair was expected to present an update but arrived just before adjournment. A formal update was not provided; the committee agreed to follow up.

Key Outcomes

  • Speed Camera Program: The committee acknowledged the three approved locations and the ongoing contract review. The police department will continue negotiations and provide updates at the next meeting.
  • Magenta Shuttle Reroute: Implementation confirmed for March 2, 2026, to support downtown businesses.
  • AVL System: The department will proceed with a standalone RFP if St. Mary's County does not respond by end of February 2026.
  • School Bus Service: The Transportation Department will coordinate with county transit and school officials; a report is expected at the March 11, 2026 meeting.
  • EV Charger Review: A system-wide evaluation is underway; updates to follow.
  • Automated Resident Parking: The automated two-hour free parking program is live; utilization data will be provided.
  • Committee Request: A follow-up presentation on the Jitney (electric cart) in Eastport was requested for the March 11, 2026 meeting.
  • Next Meeting: Scheduled for March 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
  • Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:58 PM.

Meeting Transcript

I'll have a big model. Okay. Um call the meetings over there at 404. I'm calling a meeting to order as it's 4.04 p.m. I also have um Alderman Rob Savage in the pulpit with me. Not the pulpit, but in the uh in attendance with me. Okay. So first we have um the approval agenda. Approval of the agenda. Uh so moved. Any okay, no changes. Uh are you making it? Do you want to I would like to see um if anyone would like to approve the agenda? Okay, yeah, move approval of the agenda. Okay. Do we have to second? Yeah, you second this. I will second the agenda. So it has been moved and approved that the agenda be accepted. All in favor. Aye. Now we'll have our the business and miscellaneous. Um yes. Minutes. Uh could I move approval of the minutes from January 14th? Yes, you may. It's been approved that we accept the minutes of January the 14th. Can anyone second the minutes? Can we have someone to second? I can do it, right? Yes. Okay, I will do it. Okay. And then uh ask the vote. Ask the vote. We're gonna have the vote for the minutes. Really? Okay. Now we're gonna have a vote on the minutes. Aye. I okay. The minutes have been approved. Okay, now we're gonna get down to business. Um at this time, we're gonna ask Captain Thacker and Sergeant Wayne, please come forward for the speed camera program discussions. Please good afternoon, Madam Chair and Alderman. Good afternoon, Madam Chair. Alderman. Good afternoon. Okay. Good afternoon, Captain Thacker from the Annapolis Police Department.

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