NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that traffic calming has been approved for Fieldchat Road (21236), which connects Joppa Road and Ebenezer Road. Two speed bumps will be constructed along this Perry Hall/Nottingham route. “I am pleased to announce this latest effort to reduce speeding in our neighborhoods, which should help slow traffic along one of Perry […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation on Friday announced several changes to the Bureau of Solid Waste Management’s regulations. The announced changes include: Beginning April 1, 2022, Baltimore County will require all separate yard material collection to be placed in paper bags and will no longer accept plastic bags for yard waste. This new rule will […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) is requesting input from County residents to inform Baltimore County’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The County has provided three ways for the public to offer feedback: A new online survey which asks residents to help the County identify streets or intersections where active transportation facility improvements are needed […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday announced the installing of Perry Hall’s first digital speed sign, on Honeygo Boulevard north of Gunpowder Farm Road. The sign has been placed near an intersection that is chronically the source of complaints about speeding. Councilman Marks has been working for years to improve traffic in this area. “While I will […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) is proposing several revisions to the Bureau of Solid Waste Management’s (BSWM) regulations. DPWT is proposing revisions to the “Regulation for Baltimore County Residential Trash and Recycling Collection” regarding an updated holiday collection schedule, the introduction of a residential bulk collection service, changes to set-out requirements, and general language […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Residential Truck Traffic Work Group on Wednesday released its final report detailing recommendations for reducing truck traffic in residential areas through the implementation of a vehicle height monitoring camera program. “My administration is committed to providing a more responsive government and I’m proud that we are taking steps to address longstanding community concerns regarding heavy truck […]
UPDATE: The Towson Loop has officially launched. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced that the Towson Loop is scheduled to begin service on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Olszewski jump-started plans to bring a free circulator service to Towson’s core destinations and main attractions, fulfilling a campaign pledge. “Expanding access to easy, efficient, reliable […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—A water main break in the White Marsh area has left several residents without water. The Department of Public Works reports that a 12-inch diameter main has ruptured in the 10800-block of Philadelphia Road. Route 7 is currently shut down between Ebenezer Road and Joppa Road. Forty customers and five hydrants are currently without service, according to Councilwoman […]