ISSUES
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Transportation infrastructure is a critical to: -
Sustaining and growing St Mary’s economy -
Preventing NAS Pax River closure or downsizing -
Improving quality of life in the county -
Maryland already has adequate transportation funding; we just need to allocate it wisely -
Maryland should shift funding from mass transit projects to roads and highways since drivers pay most of the bills
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Helped Governor Hogan repeal the "Road Kill" bill that was preventing rural areas from getting their fair share of transporation funding -
Expedited construction of a emergency vehicle left turn lane at Buck Hewitt Rd and MD Highway 235--will reduce response times and vehicle wear and tear -
Cleared way for county to pursue upgrading Buck Hewitt and MD 235 intersection to 4-way traffic--overcame State Highway Administration resistance to concept -
Worked with State Highway Administration to design new exit for Woodland Acres so residents can safely leave their neighborhood
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Champion efforts to return Highway User Revenue funds authority to counties and municipalities -
Continue working plans to eliminate the traffic bottleneck at Point Lookout and Great Mills Roads -
Continue fighting for funds to replace the Thomas Johnson Bridge -
Support the county commissioners' transportation priorities