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2011 State of Maryland Base Realignment And Closure Update 10 March 2011. Presented by : Governor’s Subcabinet on BRAC. Transportation. SHA Intersection Improvements US40/MD 715 – funded for construction; completion anticipated Summer 2013
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2011 State of Maryland Base Realignment And Closure Update 10 March 2011 Presented by : Governor’s Subcabinet on BRAC
Transportation • SHA Intersection Improvements • US40/MD 715 – funded for construction; completion anticipated Summer 2013 • US 40/MD 159/MD 7 – in design; construction to begin Spring 2012 • Transportation Demand Management • Transit services/DoD Shuttles
Regional Higher Education Center • Vision • Scope – Meet the higher education needs of Northeast Maryland • Discussing with the new MHEC Secretary on short and long term solutions • HB 1156 • Status – Bill hearing schedule • STAY TUNED
BRAC Internship Website Launched BRAC Internships Information Center website in partnership with Colleges in Maryland and defense contractors www.internshipcenter.mhec.maryland.gov Central location for internship opportunities with the military and defense industries Searchable database
Homeless Veterans Initiative • Modeled after Operation Stand Down in San Diego • First organizing meeting will be 25 March 2011 • Projected timeframe is October 2011 • Held in Baltimore region • Gather homeless veterans in Baltimore region location for 3 day event • Provide basic services • Disseminate veteran benefit information • Determine workforce opportunities • State, local, federal and private sector involvement
BRAC Continuity Governor Lt. Governor Local Gov’t Subcommittee Subcabinet Aberdeen Proving Ground Region Andrews AFB Region Fort George G. Meade Region Fort Detrick Region Bethesda Naval Center Region • Federal • Counties • Municipalities • Alliances • Federal • Counties • Municipalities • Alliances • Federal • Counties • Municipalities • Alliances • Federal • Counties • Municipalities • Alliances • Federal • Counties • Municipalities • Alliances 6