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DOT, Maryland Attorney General’s Office partner to streamline air travel complaint resolution process

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—To address the ever-increasing number of consumer complaints regarding flights disruptions, baggage delays, and lost or delayed flights, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Maryland Attorney General’s Office have established a memorandum of understanding (PDF) to streamline the process of reviewing and resolving these complaints. The new collaboration between the two parties will result in a more […]

Councilman Marks: The Key Bridge and the Eastside Economy

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is an editorial piece from Councilman David Marks. The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was a tragedy in so many terms—the loss of human life, the destruction of an iconic landmark, and the disruption to commerce along the East Coast. On April 1, the Baltimore County Council unanimously passed a resolution that expresses solidarity with those […]

Maryland to test drone tech on I-695 for safer highway work zones

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration has received a $1.6 million federal grant for a pilot study that will assess the effectiveness of using drones for traffic management in work zones. The study will be conducted in collaboration with the University of Maryland and aims to make use of drones, roadside sensors, and other data to improve safety and efficiency […]

Baltimore’s Light Rail to get $213M makeover

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) will receive $213 million in federal grant money that will be used to replace all 52 aging Light Rail cars in its fleet, the agency said this week. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration’s Rail Vehicle Replacement program, which is part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. […]

Governor Moore, federal partners announce $15 million for new electric vehicle charging stations in Maryland as Hertz dumps EVs

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week joined U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg, Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld and Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins at Coppin State University to announce that the Maryland Clean Energy Center, the state’s official green bank, […]

Baltimore County awarded $3.5 million federal grant to support efforts to reduce traffic-related fatalities

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works this week announced that Baltimore County has been awarded over $3.5 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program to enhance road safety and infrastructure and support Baltimore County’s ongoing efforts to reduce traffic-related fatalities. “Investing in our roadways is not just […]

Baltimore County awarded $3.5 million in federal SS4A grants

Posted on December 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

HANOVER, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation on Tuesday congratulated 17 counties and municipalities in Maryland for their selection to receive more than $28 million in Fiscal Year 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants. Awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, these grants are an important step toward meeting Maryland’s goal of Vision Zero – the elimination of […]

Governor Wes Moore Maryland Commitment to the Baltimore Workforce Hub,

Governor Moore announces Maryland’s commitment to Baltimore Workforce Hub, highlights local job creation

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD — This week, Governor Wes Moore joined Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su, Senior Advisor to the President of the United States Mitch Landrieu, and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen at Carver Vocational School to announce Amtrak, Baltimore City, and the state of Maryland’s commitment to support the Baltimore Workforce Hub. Through the Workforce Hubs Initiative, the […]