Maryland Department of Transportation officials on Monday presented local leaders with an overview of the draft FY2026–2031 Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP), highlighting Purple Line construction milestones, dedicated WMATA capital funding and county-specific capital grants.

"Construction of the Purple Line is advancing. The project is now over 82% complete with 65% of the track laid overall. And here in Prince George's County, we have 100% of the track laid," Holly Arnold, administrator of the Maryland Transit Administration, said. She added that overall station construction is at 74% and that MDOT expects receipt of all vehicles this year.

Arnold also described the Purple Line small-business grant program, saying it has awarded more than $1,500,000 to 146 small businesses along the alignment since February and that the program will invest a total of $4,000,000 over multiple rounds. She said applications for the third round are open through Nov. 7.

Jonathan Rogers, director of the Washington Area Transit Office, said MDOT programmed more than $2,200,000,000 for WMATA capital in the six-year plan, funds meant to support safety, reliability and transit-oriented development near metro stations.

State Highway Administrator Will Pines reviewed major highway and resurfacing work tied to Purple Line connectivity and county projects, including the $269,000,000 MD 4/Suitland Parkway interchange (anticipated completion in 2028), and a $9,200,000 roundabout at Maryland 223 and Floral Park Road. He said resurfacing and crosswalk improvements have been coordinated in areas connecting to Purple Line work.

The Maryland Transportation Authority said it expects to issue an RFP for ICC (Maryland 200) speed cameras in early 2026 with cameras anticipated to be operational in 2027. Melissa Williams said MDTA police have removed nearly 100 impaired drivers and wanted fugitives from roadways assigned to the ICC detachment this year.

Chrissy Neiser with the Motor Vehicle Administration said average branch wait times at Beltsville and Largo have been about five minutes for the second straight year and described new payment plans and multi‑year renewals intended to reduce immediate cost burdens for vehicle registration renewals.

Shanetta Griffin, Maryland Aviation Administration executive director, noted that BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport supports more than 107,000 jobs and that the AB connector and baggage-handling system project will conclude this fiscal year; MAA plans $3,000,000 in statewide airport grants for FY2026.

County officials asked MDOT to keep the county informed of project portals, public meeting dates and schedules; MDOT officials agreed to provide follow-up materials and invitations to forthcoming design workshops and public drop-ins.