ANNAPOLIS, MD—Flanked by local, state, federal and community leaders, Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced the relaunch of Baltimore’s Red Line, a major investment in transit to enhance east-west connectivity across the Baltimore region. Governor Moore made the announcement at the West Baltimore MARC Station joined by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller; Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld and […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration and its contractor will work overnight this Sunday, June 18 into Monday morning, June 19, 2023 to activate an upgraded new traffic signal system at the MD 43 (White Marsh Boulevard)/Honeygo Boulevard intersection in White Marsh. The new traffic signal will allow for safe operation and accommodate new turn lane […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The man who shot and killed an MTA bus driver has been sentenced to life in prison. Marquis Poteat pled guilty to first-degree murder this week and was sentenced to life in prison, suspending all but 60 years. Poteat also pled guilty to the use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence and was sentenced […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore last week announced that the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration has signed framework agreements with Delaware Transit Corp. and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority for the potential future expansion of MARC Train Service to Newark, Del. and Alexandria, Va. The agreements outline next steps to advance discussions and explore pilot service opportunities. “Maryland is […]
JOPPA, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will repair concrete pavement on westbound US 40 (Pulaski Highway) approaching the Joppa Farm Road intersection in Joppatowne beginning Friday night, April 14, 2023. The work is expected to be complete by Friday afternoon, April 21, weather permitting. Work for the project is anticipated to result in heavy traffic congestion in […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Friday celebrated Transit Worker Appreciation Week by visiting the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration at the Eastern Bus Division in Baltimore. Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld and Maryland Transit Administrator Holly Arnold joined the governor to honor transit employees for their outstanding performance and dedicated service […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Police celebrated the state’s newest police officers during a ceremony at Towson University on Friday. Members of Recruit Class 56 completed a demanding academy training program that began in June 2022. “Graduation is a reflection of the commitment of our recruits, instructors and partners,” MDTA Police Chief Col. Kevin M. Anderson said. “These capable, new […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Joe Biden’s visit to Baltimore on Monday is expected to bring significant traffic congestion and delays to the area. Biden is expected to make the trip to Baltimore to tout how money from the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure legislation will be used to fund a replacement of the Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel, one of the oldest tunnels in the […]