Annapolis, MD - September 23, 2026 - The Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works (DPW) has officially released the 2026 Anne Arundel County Mobility Report, providing a comprehensive assessment of the County’s roadway system performance, travel reliability trends, and major multimodal transportation achievements completed or advanced during calendar year 2025.
"Guided by the Move Anne Arundel! Master Plan, our commitment is to build a safe, resilient, and multimodal transportation network that supports economic growth and enhances the overall quality of life for everyone in the County," said Karen Henry, Director of the Department of Public Works.
The report evaluates traffic volumes, recurring congestion hotspots, and bottleneck locations across 144 miles of County-owned arterial roadways. The findings demonstrate that most County arterials (major roadways) continue to operate within acceptable performance thresholds. Targeted investments by the County are helping to reduce traffic issues in high-demand corridors.
“Continued collaboration between County departments, our community, state and regional partners solidifies our commitment to provide a mulit-modal transportation system that serves all users for generations to come," said Sam Snead, Transportation Officer and Director, Office of Transportation.
The 2026 report highlights major progress in DPW's Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) strategies and policy updates:
- Traffic Signal Modernization: DPW has expanded Smart/Adaptive Signal Timing and Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPMs) across key corridors, including successful deployment along eight signalized intersections on Riva Road from Annapolis High School to Forest Drive.
- Adequate Public Transportation Facilities (Bill 81-25): Enacted on December 1, 2025, Bill 81-25 modernized County Code by shifting transportation reviews for new developments from a roads-only test to a holistic, multimodal framework evaluating impacts across transit, bicycling, walking, and roadway performance.
- Transit-Oriented Development (TOD): The County was awarded a $750,000 MDOT grant to support pre-construction activities for a new parking garage at the Odenton MARC Station, unlocking mixed-use development opportunities and transit connectivity.
"Our team leverages high-resolution traffic analytics and performance-based monitoring to pinpoint exactly where driver delay occurs and how we can best address it," said Nestor A. Flores, P.E., PTOE, Chief of the DPW Traffic Engineering Division. "Through operational enhancements like adaptive signal timing and Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures on corridors like Riva Road, we are making targeted, data-driven decisions that deliver measurable improvements to daily travel reliability for our commuters."
Access the report at www.aacounty.org/public-works/highways/traffic-engineering-maintenance/mobility-report.