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Chesapeake Bay Bridge travelers warned of significant delays for Independence Day weekend

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Motorists planning to use the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the U.S. 50 corridor for Independence Day travel should prepare for heavy traffic and significant delays from Wednesday, July 2, through Monday, July 7, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced Monday. The MDTA is urging travelers to adjust their schedules to cross the bridge during off-peak hours to minimize congestion. […]

TSA expects over 18.5 million people to travel by air over busy Fourth of July holiday

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—The Transportation Security Administration is bracing for a surge in air travel over the Fourth of July holiday period, expecting to screen more than 18.5 million passengers between July 1 and July 7. The busiest day is projected to be Sunday, July 6, with approximately 2.9 million travelers. This comes on the heels of the TSA’s busiest single day […]

Maryland is 2025’s 10th worst state for summer road trips, WalletHub study

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With nearly 80% of U.S. adults saying they will take some sort of road trip this summer, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2025’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips. To help travelers plan a fun and wallet-friendly road trip, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states based on 32 key metrics. The data […]

Record 72.2 million Americans expected to travel for July 4th holiday

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—A record 72.2 million Americans are projected to travel at least 50 miles from home for the Independence Day holiday period, from Saturday, June 28, to Sunday, July 6, according to a new forecast from AAA. The projection marks an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year and 7 million more than in 2019, reflecting a robust […]

MDOT urges safety, issues 2025 Memorial Day weekend travel forecast

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With millions expected to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, the Maryland Department of Transportation is preparing for heavy traffic and urging residents to prioritize safety. According to AAA, more than 45 million people nationwide will travel more than 50 miles from home, an increase of 1.4 million compared to last year. Most of these travelers, 39.4 million, […]

GasBuddy sees robust summer travel season, cheapest inflation-adjusted Memorial Day gas prices since 2003

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price is expected to be $3.02 per gallon this summer, according to GasBuddy’s 2025 Summer Travel Survey. This marks the lowest summer gas price forecast since 2003, excluding 2020 when prices were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. GasBuddy predicts Memorial Day gas prices to average $3.08 per gallon, the lowest since 2003*. The decline in […]

Maryland MVA expands mobile driver’s license capabilities with self check-in kiosks

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) has announced the expansion of its Maryland Mobile ID program, allowing customers to use their smartphones to verify their identity and manage appointments at MVA branch offices. This integration with the self check-in kiosks aims to enhance customer experience, efficiency, and security. “This integration with our self check-in kiosks reflects our commitment to […]

REAL ID Act now enforced nationwide, what you need to know in Maryland

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The REAL ID Act of 2005, a long-delayed policy requiring air passengers to show identification that complies with the act, is now in effect. Travelers nationwide are now required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card at airports. The policy, enacted in response to the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, has been repeatedly delayed by the […]

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