The Committee of the Whole met on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in Committee Room 2027 at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building. The agenda called for a 5:30 p.m. start, but the meeting was convened at 5:55 p.m. and adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Members reviewed draft agenda letter LTR 09222026, a proposed joint signature letter to Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson regarding the county's 2026 Projects List priorities for Fiscal Years 2027-2032 State Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP). The committee voted 8-0 to favorably recommend the letter to the County Council.
We have returned and are now sitting as the committee of the whole again today. It's September 22nd, 2026. Ma'am Clerk, can I have uh roll call? Good evening, um, Chair Orieta. Here, Mr. Adams. Here's Blagay, present, Mr. Denoga. Mr. Harrison. I'm present. Ms. Hunter? Here. Ms. Ivey. Here. Seven members present. Thank you. We have the proposed joint letter to the Department of Transportation regarding 26 project lists fiscal year FY27 to 32. I'll pass it to staff for an overview. Good evening, Madam Chair and members of the council. My name is Alex Hurdle, budget and policy analyst. I'll be filling in for Mr. Battle this evening. I'm providing a brief summary on the county's fiscal year 2027 to 2032. This year's priorities reflect a shared vision with the state to address our most urgent transportation needs and support long-term economic growth. The county acknowledges and appreciates the Moore Miller administration's continued partnership, especially in advancing transportation oriented development, assisting with the new Carrollton Build Award and supporting efforts to secure the FBI headquarters in Greenbelt. Prince George's County's multimodal networks include Metro, Mark, Amtrak, and the forthcoming Purple Line, which positions us to strengthen connections between communities and expand access to jobs. Major projects like the sphere, the six flags, redevelopment, blue the blue line corridor, and new Carrollton demonstrate the scale of opportunity and statewide benefit. The letter also emphasizes the importance of coordinated roadway maintenance through Project Elevate. The countywide strike force continues to improve litter removal, mowing, and beautification, especially on our state roads, where collaboration with MDOT and SHA remains essential as demonstrated after the September 3rd storm. The county highlights several policy and regional priorities, including ensuring Maryland's interests are protected as Virginia advances the I-495 South Side Express Lane's proposal and reinforcing the need for safe access along Purple Line Corridor as it approaches service. Finally, the letter supports MDOT's efforts to strengthen the Chapter 30 project prioritization process, but requests flexibility in submitting deadlines and scoring criteria that reflect equity, multimodal access, and economic development. Overall, the county stands ready to work with the state to advance a safe equitable equitable and financial sustainable multi-mode transportation system that benefits Prince George's County, Maryland and the region. Thank you. And if you have any questions, the county executive staff will be able to answer them. Thank you. Do we have a motion for uh recommendation for chair signature? So moved. Probably moved. Do I have a second? Second. Second. Um count roll call. And madam chair, this would be a favorable recommendation. Yes. Yes, ma'am. Uh Chair Orieta. Aye.