MDOT announces $8.2 million in funding to expand safe bicycle, pedestrian infrastructure across Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that it has awarded $8.2 million in grants for 25 bicycle, pedestrian, and trail projects across the state. The funding is intended to improve safety, enhance sustainability, and boost economic development. The grants will support a variety of projects, including new paths for cyclists and pedestrians, improvements to existing trails, and enhanced […]

Maryland Department of Transportation releases Statewide Transportation Trails Strategic Plan

HANOVER, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released a new Statewide Transportation Trails Strategic Plan, a blueprint for expanding and improving the state’s trail network. The plan aims to create a safe, accessible, and connected system of trails for pedestrians and bicyclists, linking communities to jobs, schools, parks, and transit. The plan, released on Thursday, builds upon previous MDOT […]

37-year-old killed in fatal Cockeysville hit-and-run, tips sought

COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Baltimore County Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on Sunday night in Cockeysville. Benjamin Ganger, 37, was struck while crossing York Road near Halesworth Road around 9:10 p.m., police said. The striking vehicle, an Acura TL, fled the scene. Ganger was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Detectives with the […]

Maryland officials seek public input on pedestrian, cyclist safety

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is launching an online survey and a series of virtual public meetings to gather feedback on improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users. This initiative aims to update the agency’s Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Assessment, a critical tool in enhancing road safety across Maryland. Vulnerable road […]

33-year-old pedestrian killed in Harford County hit-and-run

ABINGDON, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian overnight in Harford County. The victim, a 33-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin. Troopers from the Maryland State Police JFK Memorial Highway Barrack responded at just after 2 a.m. on Sunday, June […]

Police identify 55-year-old woman fatally struck by bus in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—Police have identified the woman who died after being struck by a private school bus in Rosedale. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Wednesday, June 4, in the area of Philadelphia and Ridge Road (21237). At just before 2 p.m., officers responded to the location following […]