Crews to begin patching pavement along sections of Philadelphia Road in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin a pavement improvement project on MD 7 in eastern Harford County as soon as Sunday, Sept. 14. The project is expected to cause overnight lane closures and flagging operations. The work will take place on MD 7 (Philadelphia Road) between the Baltimore County line at the Little Gunpowder Falls and MD 152 […]

MDOT announces $8.2 million in funding to expand safe bicycle, pedestrian infrastructure across Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that it has awarded $8.2 million in grants for 25 bicycle, pedestrian, and trail projects across the state. The funding is intended to improve safety, enhance sustainability, and boost economic development. The grants will support a variety of projects, including new paths for cyclists and pedestrians, improvements to existing trails, and enhanced […]

Fallston motorists to face delays as State Highway Administration begins road, bridge work

FALLSTON, MD—Motorists in Harford County can expect lane closures and delays on MD 165 (Baldwin Mill Road) and MD 7 (Philadelphia Road) as the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration begins two separate improvement projects over the next two weeks. The first project, a $921,000 pavement improvement on a 3.4-mile section of MD 165 from MD 152 (Fallston Road) […]

Maryland Department of Transportation releases Statewide Transportation Trails Strategic Plan

HANOVER, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released a new Statewide Transportation Trails Strategic Plan, a blueprint for expanding and improving the state’s trail network. The plan aims to create a safe, accessible, and connected system of trails for pedestrians and bicyclists, linking communities to jobs, schools, parks, and transit. The plan, released on Thursday, builds upon previous MDOT […]

Maryland Department of Transportation unveils $21.5 billion six-year transportation budget

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation this week today released a draft of its six-year capital budget, a $21.5 billion plan to enhance safety, maintain infrastructure and support the state’s economy. The Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 outlines a balanced budget that has been bolstered by an increase of nearly $300 million in federal […]

MTA provides Mobility update, interim call center hours following cyberattack

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transit Administration has provided an update on the cybersecurity incident affecting Mobility reservations and real-time tracking. The incident, which involves unauthorized access to certain systems, is preventing riders from booking new trips or rebooking existing ones through the Mobility service. The MTA, in coordination with the Maryland Department of Information Technology, is investigating the nature and scope […]

Maryland State Police boosting enforcement efforts for Labor Day weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police are stepping up enforcement efforts over the Labor Day weekend, urging motorists to drive safely and avoid impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. According to a press release, troopers from all 23 barracks across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols from Friday, Aug. 29, through Sunday, Aug. 31. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) […]

MTA cybersecurity incident affecting Mobility scheduling systems, real-time tracking

UPDATE: The MTA has provided an update and reservation link as they continue to recover from the cyberattack. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transit Administration is experiencing a cybersecurity incident that is affecting its Mobility scheduling systems, the agency has announced. The incident, which involves unauthorized access to certain systems, is preventing riders from booking new trips or rebooking […]