LOCH RAVEN, MD—Some Baltimore County residents would like to see a former weekend tradition restored. For decades, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works closed the gates along Loch Raven Drive between Providence Road and Morgan Mill Road to traffic from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. This practice stopped during COVID-19 and has yet to return. […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Who said pedestrian crosswalks are only meant for people? A pig that had gotten loose used the brand new raised crosswalk at Chapel Hill Elementary School in Perry Hall on Friday, according to the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and transportation. From DPWT: Even the locals are getting in on the pedestrian safety action! A colossal pig […]
LAUREL, MD—Howard County police are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred on Wednesday night in Laurel in which one person was killed. At just before 10:45 p.m., a vehicle was traveling southbound on Washington Boulevard approaching Wilbert Lane when it struck a pedestrian crossing the road. The pedestrian, identified as 44-year-old James Douglas Williams Jr. of Rosedale, […]
CARNEY, MD—Motorists may notice a different traffic pattern in the Carney area on Thursday. On August 3, the State Highway Administration will improve safety for pedestrians traveling along northbound MD 147 at East Joppa Road (21234). Officials say this work will require a temporary traffic pattern directed by the Maryland State Police. The work is expected to last for approximately […]
MILFORD MILL, MD—Police are investigating after a pedestrian was fatally struck in Baltimore County earlier this month. At around 11:45 p.m. on Monday, July 3, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to a reported pedestrian crash that occurred near the intersection of Rolling Road and Dogwood Road (21244). Detectives have determined that 75-year-old Bernard Emanuel was struck by […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that a raised pedestrian crosswalk will be constructed in Middle River. “I’m happy to announce that a raised pedestrian crosswalk will be constructed at Orems Elementary School in Middle River this summer or fall,” said Councilman Marks. “The crosswalk will hopefully improve public safety and slow speeds on a busy corridor used […]
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 […]
DUNDALK, MD—Police say a pedestrian was struck and killed in Dundalk on Friday night. At just after 9:45 p.m. on June 30, 2023, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to a reported pedestrian crash that occurred near the intersection of Merritt Boulevard and Rabon Avenue (21222). Detectives have determined that 60-year-old Robert Bryden was struck by a 2011 […]