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Governor Moore declares Nov. 13-17 Crash Responder Safety Week to protect traffic incident responders

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has declared November 13-17, 2023, as Crash Responder Safety Week in Maryland. The governor issued a proclamation supporting a national effort to raise awareness of the critical role motorists play in keeping traffic incident responders safe as they perform their duties on our roadways. Most crashes are not accidents, because behaviors such as distracted driving, impairment […]

Federal Railroad Administration awards $30 million to replace 110-year-old MARC train tracks on Gunpowder River Bridge

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore applauded this week’s announcement of nearly $7 billion in awards from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration for Maryland projects that will make Amtrak and MARC rail service safer, faster, more reliable and more convenient for passengers. The projects, in Baltimore City and Baltimore, Harford, and Cecil counties, were selected through the Biden Administration’s […]

Maryland hosts fourth annual Walktober celebration to promote pedestrian safety, health

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

HANOVER, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation is joining partner agencies, nonprofits and communities across the state for the fourth annual Walktober celebration, a series of events and online webinars throughout October highlighting Maryland’s official state exercise and the importance of pedestrian safety, equitable access, transportation options and healthy lifestyles. Festivities include the ninth annual Walk Maryland Day on Wednesday, October […]

Governor Moore announces new record for general cargo at Port of Baltimore state-owned terminals

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore has achieved a new cargo volume record at its state-owned public marine terminals, handling 11.6 million tons of general cargo during the 2023 fiscal year. The milestone surpasses the previous record of 11 million tons set during fiscal year 2019 – the year before the […]

Crews to begin next phase of I-695 project in Baltimore County next week

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Beginning the week of October 2, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will start the next section of its project to ease congestion and improve reliability along I-695. The project will convert portions of the median shoulder along I-695 between I-70 and MD 43/White Marsh Boulevard into an additional travel lane during morning and evening rush hours. […]

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 […]

Governor Moore announces more than $11.5 million in highway safety grants to organizations across Maryland

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore this week announced more than $11.5 million in federal highway safety grants to organizations across Maryland as part of a statewide focus to prevent motor vehicle crashes and eliminate roadway fatalities. The federal funds will be distributed on Oct. 1 by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office to 85 […]

Lt. Governor Miller joins state employees, Maryland Alliance Of Boys And Girls Clubs to deliver back-to-school supplies

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller this week joined officials from the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland State Department of Education, and Maryland Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs to help ensure students across the state are prepared for the 2023-24 school year. At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, Lt. Governor Miller helped pack bags […]

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