It’s a big week for MDOT and the public.
MDOT is holding four open houses – three of them this week – to “engage the public on the American Legion Bridge and 270 Corridor Program and gather community feedback.” We urge you to go and let the Moore Administration know you strongly oppose the toll lane plan and support smart, equitable, sustainable alternatives. For key talking points, see DontWiden270.org's recent newsletters and this Maryland Matters analysis. For tips on expressing opposition at MDOT’s open houses, see the latest newsletter from our valued partner CABE.
Open house details:
Monday, November 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, 4301 East-West Highway, Bethesda.
Wednesday, November 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg.
Thursday, November 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Frederick High School, 650 Carroll Parkway, Frederick.
Saturday, December 2, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Thomas S. Wootton High School, 2100 Wootton Parkway, Rockville.
From MDOT ALB+270
Know going in: MDOT chose not to give presentations at the open houses and, therefore, not to hold Q&A sessions. Instead, you’ll find stations run by members of MDOT’s team.
Ask them pointed questions.
Tell them you oppose the toll lane plan, including any form of public-private partnership (P3) financing.
Fill out the open house comment form.
You can preview MDOT’s meeting materials here. Note they barely address the toll lanes that are at the center of the Moore Administration’s plan.
Please attend an open house and make your voice heard. And please spread the word to others. Thank you!