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MDTA Police conduct 159 traffic stops while targeting dangerous speeds on I-95

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Transportation Authority Police Officers conducted high visibility enforcement along I-95 in the Baltimore metropolitan area on Friday in support of a 16-state traffic safety effort led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. MDTA Police officers conducted 159 traffic stops and issued a combined 249 citations, warnings, and repair orders during the initiative. One person was arrested on […]

Northbound I-95 shut down due to crash in White Marsh

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: One lane along northbound I-95 is now getting by. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday morning crash on I-95 in White Marsh. At just before 11:30 a.m. on July 18, 2023, the Maryland Transportation Authority reported that all northbound lanes of I-95 were blocked for crash cleanup at the White Marsh Boulevard […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Our eyes on NE Baltimore County

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As residents and representatives of Baltimore County, we were excited to hear about the opening of a second location of a popular restaurant, The Local, at The Avenue at White Marsh. This farm-to-table restaurant is a gem in Harford County and will be a great addition to […]

State Highway Administration to begin two-week concrete repair project on westbound Route 40 in Harford County

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

JOPPA, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will remove and replace concrete pavement on the right through lane of westbound US 40/Pulaski Highway approaching the Joppa Farm Road intersection in Joppa beginning 3 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023. The work is expected to be complete on or before Saturday evening, July 15, weather permitting. Once completed, crews will conduct a […]

I-95 Express Toll Lane Northbound Extension

MDTA Board approves toll rate ranges for I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension, I-695 ramps

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Board this week approved toll rate ranges for the I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension and I-695 ramps. The decision follows an extensive public comment process that began in January and concluded with Thursday’s vote by the Board during its livestreamed meeting to approve the toll rate ranges. At the meeting, agency staff presented their […]

Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Budget FY2023 20220414

County Executive Olszewski to chair Baltimore Regional Transportation Board

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board named Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski as FY24 Chair in a June 27 vote. Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will serve as Vice Chair, a position Olszewski held in FY23. “Expanding access to accessible, equitable, reliable, and resilient transportation is essential in building a stronger, more connected Baltimore region,” says Olszewski. “It is an […]

MDTA releases Chesapeake Bay Bridge travel forecast for Fourth of July weekend

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With a record number of travelers expected this holiday weekend, state officials have released the Chesapeake Bay Bridge travel forecast for Independence Day. Motorists should expect heavy traffic at the Bay Bridge and along the US 50 corridor Friday, June 30, through Wednesday, July 5, in both directions. The best times to travel across the Bay Bridge this holiday […]

Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study Tier 2 NEPA

Chesapeake Bay Crossing Tier 2 Study to host virtual listening meeting on considerations for transit, bike, pedestrian access

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority will host a Virtual Listening Meeting, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2023, for the public to learn more and provide feedback on transit, bicycle, and pedestrian considerations in the study area for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study: Tier 2. The listening session is part of the ongoing review, under the National Environmental Policy […]