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Baltimore County awarded $3.5 million federal grant to support efforts to reduce traffic-related fatalities

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works this week announced that Baltimore County has been awarded over $3.5 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program to enhance road safety and infrastructure and support Baltimore County’s ongoing efforts to reduce traffic-related fatalities. “Investing in our roadways is not just […]

Baltimore County, City form Service Line Partnership to guide residents through the EPA lead and copper inventory

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) have formed the Baltimore Service Line Partnership, a collaboration to address new federal regulations aimed at protecting communities from lead exposure in drinking water. The Partnership is managing a comprehensive program to identify lead service lines in the Baltimore water […]

Traffic calming approved for Necker Avenue in Perry Hall

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that Necker Avenue in Perry Hall has been approved for three speed bumps. The approval is the result of an analysis by the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and a citizen petition. The project will be built beginning on Wednesday, December 13th. The cost is $15,000. “I would like to […]

NOW YOU KNOW: A new traffic circle on Honeygo Boulevard

Posted on December 6, 2023 by News Desk

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. It’s official. A new traffic roundabout is coming to Perry Hall on Honeygo Boulevard. Growth in the entire area and ensuing traffic on Honeygo Boulevard have made it dangerous for local residents to get in and out of their communities, especially during rush hour. Last month, our […]

New trash, recycling schedules to be mailed to Baltimore County residents

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation will mail new trash and recycling collection schedules to single-family homes. The schedules will be sent out in mid-December. These annual schedules will cover all of 2024 and contain specific collection-day information for each addresses throughout the County. As different areas have different collection days, it is important that residents […]

Councilman Marks: Construction timeline announced for White Marsh bridge

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—Fifth District Councilman David Marks on Tuesday provided the following update regarding construction on a bridge in the White Marsh area: “Construction of the Mohrs Lane Bridge has been a priority for mine since being elected to serve the White Marsh area. “The original bridge was closed in 2007 due to structural deficiency, and it was removed in […]

Honeygo Boulevard Cross Road Accident Compilation 202112

Councilman Marks: Interim solution placed ‘on hold’ for busy Perry Hall intersection

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that the interim changes proposed as part of the Honeygo Boulevard/Cross Road traffic circle project are on hold, and that the next milestone will be activities related to the actual construction of the traffic circle. The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation had initially proposed an interim solution […]

Baltimore County officials unveil comprehensive Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation on Monday released its first-ever countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (PDF). The document offers a strategic roadmap for the development of active transportation infrastructure, and was created to reflect the evolving needs of Baltimore County communities. It updates and builds upon the Eastern Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Plan (2006) […]

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