Baltimore County offices closed Friday, July 4 for Independence Day holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, Baltimore County Public Library branches, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and Baltimore County parking meters will be free on the holiday. Trash, single stream recyclables, and yard materials will not be […]

Lime to launch new LimeBike in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD—Lime, the world’s largest shared electric vehicle company, today announced Baltimore will be among the first cities in the world to officially launch its LimeBike, Lime’s newest e-bike model, following a successful pilot in select cities around the world in 2024. The news comes as Lime plans to launch more than 10,000 LimeGlider and LimeBike vehicles in nearly a […]

GasBuddy sees robust summer travel season, cheapest inflation-adjusted Memorial Day gas prices since 2003

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price is expected to be $3.02 per gallon this summer, according to GasBuddy’s 2025 Summer Travel Survey. This marks the lowest summer gas price forecast since 2003, excluding 2020 when prices were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. GasBuddy predicts Memorial Day gas prices to average $3.08 per gallon, the lowest since 2003*. The decline in […]

Maryland unveils Complete Streets safety project report

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

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

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 […]

Traffic modifications announced for Baltimore Orioles opening day home game

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 […]

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

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 […]