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Attorney General Brown joins lawsuit against Trump administration over electric vehicle charging funds

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week joined a multi-state lawsuit this week challenging the Trump administration’s decision to withhold $49 million in previously approved federal funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The lawsuit (PDF), filed against the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), aims to prevent the administration from illegally terminating billions in congressionally approved funding for the National […]

Maryland launches vanpool, carpool incentive programs

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—In an effort to combat traffic congestion and rising commuting costs, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Commuter Choice Maryland announced the launch of two new rewards programs this week. The Baltimore Vanpool Incentives Program and the Baltimore Carpool Incentive Program aim to provide commuters with financial incentives to choose alternative modes of transportation to work. The Baltimore Vanpool […]

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 […]

Maryland celebrates National Bike Month with statewide events

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation is celebrating National Bike Month throughout May with a series of events promoting bike safety, equitable access, and healthy lifestyles. The initiative encourages Marylanders of all ages to explore biking as a fun, healthy, and sustainable transportation option. The Department is inviting everyone to trade four wheels for two as part of the month-long […]

Drunk Driving Police DUI DWI Sobriety Checkpoint

Maryland State Police to increasing patrols, DUI enforcement efforts for Cinco de Mayo weekend

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have announced increased enforcement efforts ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend to combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving. Troopers across all the state and the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team will be conducting statewide DUI saturation patrols and high-visibility enforcement. The initiative aims to keep traffic moving, respond swiftly to incidents, and take […]

Crews to patch pavement on ramps along I-695 in Towson starting Sunday night

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration has announced that overnight ramp closures and detours will begin on I-695 in the Towson area this weekend as part of a pavement patching project. The work will begin Sunday night and is expected to be finished by mid-May, weather permitting. The project is part of a $12.8 million contract for paving interstate and […]

Maryland unveils Complete Streets safety project report

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

HANOVER, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released a final report detailing the successes of its Complete Streets Leadership Academy, a technical assistance program aimed at testing and evaluating roadway safety projects. The program, conducted in partnership with the State Highway Administration (SHA) and Smart Growth America, involved the installation of temporary road safety measures in Howard County, Hagerstown, […]

Maryland residents urged to safely dispose of unneeded medications this weekend

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other law enforcement agencies nationwide, are urging residents to safely dispose of unneeded prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This biannual event aims to combat medication misuse and provide a secure disposal […]

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