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Governor Moore announces $25.5 million for bicycle, pedestrian projects across Maryland

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $25.5 million in grants for 40 bicycle, pedestrian and trail projects across Maryland. The Fiscal Year 2024 grants include $20.8 million in federal funding for 22 projects through the Transportation Alternatives Program and the Recreational Trails Program, and $4.7 million in state funding for 18 projects through the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Kim […]

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Vehicle sought in connection with Rosedale hit-and-run crash that killed bicyclist

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—Police have released a description of the vehicle they are seeking in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a female cyclist in Rosedale last month. At just after 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the area of Rossville Boulevard and Franklin Square Drive (21237) for a motor […]

Female bicyclist killed in Rosedale hit-and-run

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Police have released a description of the vehicle they believe was involved in this crash. Original story below… ROSEDALE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating after a 46-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Rosedale. At just after 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023, officers responded to the area of Rossville Boulevard and Franklin Square […]

Governor Moore announces nearly $1 million in Maryland highway safety grants

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the distribution of nearly $1 million in state highway safety grants to 33 organizations and law enforcement agencies for initiatives to promote pedestrian and bicyclist safety and local strategic highway safety plans. Funds will be dispersed by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office. “These highway safety grants are […]

International cyclist stops in Perry Hall on 5,000-mile journey

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—A Nepalese cyclist on a 5,000-mile journey stopped in Perry Hall on Saturday. Ajit Baral stopped at Honeygo Park on June 3, 2023. At 23 years of age, Baral was paralyzed due to a spinal cord condition. After an intense physical rehabilitation program, he recovered to the point that he wanted to share his message of overcoming challenges […]

Maryland SHA Pedestrian Safety Action Plan

State Highway Administration unveils new Pedestrian Safety Action Plan to promote mobility, access across Maryland

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration this week released the state’s first Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, a new tool in the agency’s ongoing efforts to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety and mobility, and improve multi-modal access for communities across the state. “Maryland’s transportation network must be safe, convenient and accessible for every user in every community,” said […]

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Maryland Department of Transportation and partners strive to keep pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists safe this summer in Ocean City

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Preparations are underway for the start of the upcoming beach season, and the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration and Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office are again partnering with stakeholders to promote pedestrian, bicycle and driver safety in Ocean City. At a press conference on Thursday, the agencies were joined by representatives of the Town of Ocean […]

Governor Moore aims for 100% of passenger car, light truck sales to be electric by model year 2035

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The Maryland on Tuesday blasted Governor Moore’s announcement. Original story below… ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced Maryland’s adoption of the multi-state Advanced Clean Cars II rule. Maryland is moving quickly to adopt the regulation, which requires manufacturers to continuously increase the share of electric vehicles they sell, reaching 100% of passenger car and light truck sales by […]

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