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Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Recovery

Maryland secures approval to rebuild iconic Key Bridge

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Months after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in a catastrophic accident, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has secured key federal environmental approvals for the bridge’s reconstruction. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has granted the MDTA a Categorical Exclusion (CE) classification and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approval for the $75 million project. The approval […]

Maryland to install 130 new electric vehicle charging stations

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland will receive $12 million in federal funding to build 130 electric car chargers across 23 different counties in the state. The money comes from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program which is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program will provide funding for 41 fast, public EV chargers across Maryland, even as demand for […]

MDOT, MSDE kick off school supply drive to benefit students in need

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) are partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs in Maryland for the fourth annual statewide Back to School Supply Drive. As part of the initiative, residents can drop off donations at 90 locations across the state through Friday, July 12. The project hopes help thousands […]

Maryland to test new road safety measures this summer

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation announced that it will test out new road safety measures in three cities in the state this summer before they roll out statewide. The pilot projects are going to be implemented in partnership with Smart Growth America and will be rolled out first in Howard County, the City of Hagerstown, and the Town of […]

Maryland launches sixth round of tree-planting grants

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the sixth round of grants to help the state reach its goal of planting five million trees by 2031 (PDF). The grants, up to $5,000 per project, are available to nonprofits, schools, local businesses, and youth and civic groups to help enhance urban areas impacted by transportation projects, the state […]

MDTA invites proposals for rebuilding of Key Bridge

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has released its Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting design-build teams to submit proposals for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge and reconnecting the I-695 Baltimore Beltway. The MDTA is seeking proposals from qualified teams that advance the project’s goals of collaboration, schedule, safety, quality, cost and aesthetics. Interested bidders can access the RFP at […]

MDOT urges safety, issues Memorial Day weekend travel forecast

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

HANOVER, MD—Marylanders are taking to the roads, rails, and skies this Memorial Day weekend to kick off what is shaping up to be one of the busiest summer travel seasons. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is encouraging residents and visitors to be aware of increased traffic and to plan accordingly. “Families look forward to summer as a time to […]

Local community, business organizations send letter to MDOT regarding ‘unsafe’ stretch of I-95

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—More than a dozen local community groups and business organizations have written a letter to Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld regarding what they deem to be an unsafe stretch of Interstate 95 in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County. The letter reads as follows: Secretary Paul Wiedefeld (MDOT), We are writing today concerning the ongoing construction […]