GLEN BURNIE, MD (July 22, 2026) - Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman joined Department of Public Works Director Karen Henry, Office of Transportation Director Sam Sneed, Councilman Pete Smith, project partners, and community members today to officially break ground on the County's new Transportation Operations Facility, marking a major investment in the future of public transportation and mobility in Anne Arundel County.
Located on a 7.694-acre site along Dorsey Road, the $17 million facility will provide a permanent home for the County’s transit operations and support the continued growth of local transit services. The project reflects the County’s commitment to delivering reliable, equitable transportation while investing in infrastructure that serves residents for decades to come.
“Expanding transit opportunities for our residents has been a priority of our work since day one,” said County Executive Steuart Pittman. “We’ve expanded routes, modernized the fleet, cancelled fares, and quadrupled ridership. Future growth of the system requires that we have an operations facility where the fleet can grow and be maintained. Congratulations to all who made this happen.”
The Transportation Operations Facility is a partnership between the Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works and the Office of Transportation and supports the County’s Move Anne Arundel! Transportation Master Plan by strengthening the foundation of the County’s transit system.
“Today’s groundbreaking represents more than the start of construction,” said DPW Director Karen Henry. “This facility will strengthen the foundation of our transit system and reflects our commitment to providing dependable public services through thoughtful, long-term infrastructure investments. Together with the Office of Transportation, we are building the capacity to better serve our residents today and into the future.”
Once complete, the facility will support transit operations, maintenance, administrative functions, and future expansion of the County’s transit fleet while providing infrastructure to support electric transit vehicles. The investment will improve mobility, expand transit service opportunities, enhance operational resilience, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through cleaner transportation technologies. Construction is expected to be completed in Summer 2027.
The Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works (DPW) delivers essential services focused on maintaining reliable infrastructure, safeguarding public health, and protecting the environment. DPW's core responsibilities include managing water and wastewater systems, overseeing trash removal and recycling, maintaining the County's road and bridge network, and executing vital capital projects and environmental restoration programs. We reimagine the delivery of essential public services so that our communities can enjoy a high quality of life. Visit www.aacounty.org/public-works.