1. Maryland does not have adequate legislation to pursue public - private partnerships for highway projects.
2. Maryland does not currently have a political champion for highway related public - private partnerships.
3. Maryland TP3 Guidelines prohibit unsolicited proposals for highway projects.
4. Maryland already has a tolling authority (MDTA) to help finance highway projects.
5. Local opposition to tolling will likely prevent Maryland from pursuing a PPP agreement for the Capital Beltway.