Watch CBS News

Md. Chief Of Toll Operations Abruptly Resigns

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- The head of the Maryland Transportation Authority has abruptly resigned.

The Washington Post reported Wednesday that no reason for his departure was publicly released.

Kevin C. Reigrut oversaw the state's eight toll facilities. He led the 1,700-employee agency since January 2017.

Agency spokeswoman Cheryl Sparks said Chief Operating Officer John O'Neill will serve as acting executive director.

Sparks declined to answer questions about the reasons for Reigrut's resignation. His biography was removed from the authority's website.

The Daily Record first reported the news of Reigrut's departure.

Under Reigrut's leadership, the authority eliminated a $7.50 fee imposed on new customers of the state's E-ZPass program.

Reigrut said it was meant to boost electronic payments as Maryland explored a cashless system.

Follow @WJZ on Twitter and like WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore on Facebook

(© Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.