Taneytown Mayor Vows 'Aggressive' Push for City Bypass

Mayor says development deferral is about securing easements for proposed bypass around the city.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Taneytown Mayor Chris Miller has vowed an 'aggressive' push to build a bypass around the city, saying the goal is to get all stakeholders back to the table to secure the necessary easements, rather than stopping development entirely.

Why it matters

The proposed bypass is a long-standing issue in Taneytown, with the goal of alleviating traffic congestion in the city's downtown area. However, securing the required land easements has proven challenging, leading the mayor to call for a new, more assertive approach.

The details

Mayor Miller said the push for the bypass is not about stopping development, but rather about bringing all parties together to finalize the land easements needed to construct the bypass around Taneytown. The bypass has been a topic of discussion for years, as the city looks to alleviate traffic issues in its downtown area.

  • The mayor's comments came on February 10, 2026.

The players

Chris Miller

The mayor of Taneytown, Maryland, who is leading the push for a bypass around the city.

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What they’re saying

“This isn't about stopping development, necessarily. This is about trying to get everyone back to the table so we can secure the easements needed for that bypass.”

— Chris Miller, Mayor of Taneytown (capitalgazette.com)

What’s next

The mayor plans to take a more aggressive approach to securing the necessary land easements for the proposed bypass, in an effort to move the project forward.

The takeaway

The Taneytown bypass has been a long-standing issue, and the mayor's renewed push for the project highlights the city's ongoing efforts to address traffic congestion and development challenges in the area.