The Department also maintains a AAA rating from Standard & Poor's, as well as a rating of AA+ from Fitch Ratings. Additional Information from the Maryland Department of Transportation The rating upgrade places the Department's debt at the same credit rating as the State's general obligation debt and reflects a change made by Moody's to the U.S. States and Territories rating methodology. Moody's cites the State's strong involvement in, and oversight of, the Department's debt program, including proactive financial management that includes regular revenue monitoring and forecast revisions and the ability to make mid-year adjustments, as drivers of the upgrade. Moody's assigned a negative ratings outlook to the bonds to match the State's outlook. Consolidated Transportation Bonds are issued by the Department to help fund projects included in the Consolidated Transportation Program, which details a six-year capital budget investment in the state's transportation network.