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Maryland unveils Complete Streets safety project report

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

HANOVER, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released a final report detailing the successes of its Complete Streets Leadership Academy, a technical assistance program aimed at testing and evaluating roadway safety projects. The program, conducted in partnership with the State Highway Administration (SHA) and Smart Growth America, involved the installation of temporary road safety measures in Howard County, Hagerstown, […]

MDTA officials respond to report indicating that Bay Bridge doesn’t meet risk threshold for ship strikes

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A new analysis of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge has found that neither span currently meets modern risk thresholds for ship strikes, and Maryland Transportation Authority officials are responding. “According to publicly available bridge data, available on the Federal Highway Administration’s website, the Bay Bridge has been inspected annually, for more than 30 years, and found to be in safe […]

TSA to enforce REAL ID mandate starting in May 2025

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced that starting May 7, 2025, it will begin enforcing the REAL ID Act, requiring passengers to present REAL ID-compliant identification at TSA security checkpoints nationwide. This includes all airline passengers 18 years and older, including TSA PreCheck members. The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005, aims to enhance security by making fraudulent […]

Baltimore Orioles Opening Day Traffic Modifications 20250331

Traffic modifications announced for Baltimore Orioles opening day home game

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The first pitch has been moved up to 2:35 p.m. due to predicted inclement weather. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore City Department of Transportation is advising local motorists of the traffic and parking modifications that will be implemented for the Baltimore Orioles opening day game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Baltimore Orioles will play their home […]

Penn Line Odenton MARC Station in Anne Arundel County

Maryland Department of Transportation releases $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has released its $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget for fiscal years 2025-30. The budget fully funds and revives projects that prioritize safety and reliability while driving economic growth statewide. “Maryland deserves and demands to have a safe and reliable transportation system that is accessible for all to use and helps drive our ability […]

Governor Moore urges caution in wake of winter storm as bitter cold moves in

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore is urging Marylanders to avoid non-essential travel so highway crews can continue to clear up from the winter storm. In a press conference, the governor emphasized the need for clear roads to allow highway crews to work effectively and for residents to stay safe in the face of bitter cold temperatures and wind chills. “Maryland is […]

Maryland transportations officials encourage safe holiday travel

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging travelers to prioritize safety during the busy holiday season, as the agency anticipates a surge in travelers. The holiday travel period, which runs from Dec. 21, 2024, to Jan. 1, 2025, is expected to see a significant increase in the number of travelers on Maryland roads and at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. […]

I-95 Express Toll Lane Northbound Extension

I-95 Express Toll Lanes northbound extension to open this week

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority on Monday announced that the northbound I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) extension will open to traffic on Wednesday, December 18. The 6.5-mile extension, which runs from White Marsh Boulevard (MD 43) to Mountain Road (MD 152), aims to alleviate congestion and offer commuters a more reliable travel option on one of Maryland’s busiest corridors. To […]

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