In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. “Capital project” means a project for which funds are spent for: the construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of a transportation facility, as defined in § 3-101(l) of the Transportation Article; or capital equipment as defined by the Secretary of Transportation. “Major capital project” has the meaning stated in § 2-103.1 of the Transportation Article. “Modal administration” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Transportation Article. Except for an emergency project, the Department of Transportation, including the Office of the Secretary and the modal administrations, may not use an appropriation for a major capital project for any capital project that was not included in the Consolidated Transportation Program when the appropriation was made.