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Governor Moore visits Carroll County to survey storm damage

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week visited Westminster in Carroll County to survey major damage incurred as the result of statewide storm activity. The governor was joined by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld, Maryland Department of Emergency Management Secretary Russell Stickland, Carroll County Commission […]

Governor Wes Moore appoints Snead as new member of MDTA Board

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the appointment of Anne Arundel County Transportation Officer, Samuel Snead, to a four-year term on the Maryland Transportation Authority Board. The Board serves as the policy-setting, decision-making and governing body for the Maryland Transportation Authority, which finances, builds, operates, preserves, and improves the state’s toll facilities and toll roads. “Samuel Snead’s extensive background […]

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 […]

Governor Moore announces relaunch of Baltimore Red Line

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

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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Governor Moore, Lieutenant Governor Miller join administration officials to mark National Work Zone Awareness Week

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller on Tuesday joined officials from the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland State Police, and members of the transportation construction community to mark National Work Zone Awareness Week. To support worker safety, the governor announced the creation of a Maryland Work Zone Safety Work Group. The group, which will be chaired by […]

Governor Moore announces MDOT partnership with Delaware, Virginia to discuss future MARC Train expansion opportunities

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

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Forever Maryland awards 2023 Keep Maryland Beautiful grants totaling $92,000

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Forever Maryland this week announced that 31 grants totaling $92,000 have been awarded to support environmental education, community cleanup, and beautification projects through the Keep Maryland Beautiful program. The annual grants are funded by the Maryland Environmental Trust, Forever Maryland, and Maryland Department of Transportation. The grants are administered by Forever Maryland; it is the oldest program of the […]

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