Governor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Establishing Transportation Funding Task Force

Appointees will determine how best to sustainably fund Delaware infrastructure

WILMINGTON - Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed his 14th Executive Order establishing the Delaware Task Force on Sustainable Transportation Funding to address long-term challenges facing the state's Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) and ensure Delaware's infrastructure remains strong, reliable, and sustainable for decades to come.

"Our roads and bridges connect Delawareans to jobs, schools, healthcare, and each other," Governor Matt Meyer said. "But we face real challenges-from aging infrastructure to climate resiliency. This Task Force, led by Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings, will aim to chart a sustainable path forward for Delaware, so we can continue to build safe, modern, and resilient transportation networks that serve every community."

"Transportation funding is not just about keeping our roads paved-it's about ensuring safe travel, supporting economic growth, and meeting the mobility needs of every Delawarean," Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings said. "This Task Force will bring Delawareans together to think creatively and work with partners across sectors to deliver a transportation system that is equitable, sustainable, and ready for the future."

Through public-private collaboration, the task force will work with stakeholders to proactively identify trends in transportation revenues, expenditures, and capital needs over the next 20 years, review the TTF's financial condition, and seek other revenue sources and solutions to address Delaware's transportation challenges.

Current and future transportation needs are growing as infrastructure ages, travel patterns change, construction costs rise, and the need to build resiliency into the transportation system to withstand extreme weather events becomes more dire. Established in 1987, the TTF serves as a dedicated funding source for construction, maintenance, and improvements, but its sustainability is at risk.

The new task force will comprise a diverse group of legislators, experts, and local union leaders to develop long-term strategies for maintaining and strengthening the state's transportation system. DelDOT Secretary Hastings will serve as Chair of the task force. At least 18 other members will include OMB Director Brian Maxwell, Finance Secretary Michael Smith, four members of the state legislature, and other appointees by Governor Meyer.

The task force will meet for the first time in October 2025. A report of their findings will be issued by December 2026.

To read the full Executive Order, CLICK HERE.

For any questions or to schedule a one-on-one interview with Governor Meyer, please email [email protected].