MACo Comments On MDOT Scorecard Proposal
MACo has submitted comments to the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) expressing concerns about its proposed methodology for implementing a scoring model for major transportation projects. Specifically, MACo raised concerns about the provisions in the proposal which penalize counties for failing to support proposals made by municipalities. From the letter: If allowed to stand as currently proposed, a variety of potentially unintended outcomes could result. A county with a relatively small municipal population could see…