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Governor Moore highlights community development in Baltimore during Greater Baltimore Committee Transportation and Economic Opportunity Summit

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—This week, Governor Wes Moore delivered remarks at the Greater Baltimore Committee’s 2023 Transportation and Economic Opportunity Summit. Under the theme “Connecting Our Region, Revitalizing Our Core,” business leaders and community leaders gathered at the Baltimore Convention Center to discuss regional connectivity, and redevelopment and revitalization opportunities in Baltimore City. “You cannot have a thriving state if the state’s […]

Governor Moore announces relaunch of Baltimore Red Line

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Flanked by local, state, federal and community leaders, Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced the relaunch of Baltimore’s Red Line, a major investment in transit to enhance east-west connectivity across the Baltimore region. Governor Moore made the announcement at the West Baltimore MARC Station joined by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller; Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld and […]

Governor Moore announces MDOT partnership with Delaware, Virginia to discuss future MARC Train expansion opportunities

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore last week announced that the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration has signed framework agreements with Delaware Transit Corp. and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority for the potential future expansion of MARC Train Service to Newark, Del. and Alexandria, Va. The agreements outline next steps to advance discussions and explore pilot service opportunities. “Maryland is […]

Traffic on Maryland roads, highways begins to exceed pre-pandemic levels

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Marylanders are returning to roadways, airways, and other forms of travel in numbers approaching pre-pandemic levels, marking major milestones for state transportation, tourism and economic recovery. “Holiday travel during the Fourth of July Weekend exceeding 2019 levels is an important milestone signaling our state’s strong recovery from the pandemic,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “Traffic volumes are exceeding pre-pandemic levels […]

County, City leaders issue joint statement on reversal of MTA cuts

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Top officials from Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Howard County joined together to issue a statement regarding MTA’s announcement to reverse major cuts to the Maryland Transit Administration. Following public comment and feedback from local jurisdictions, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration on Wednesday announced that Core Bus service adjustments proposed September 1 will […]

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Gov. Hogan: Preakness, primary election postponed; emissions stations to be used for drive-thru coronavirus testing

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on Tuesday morning regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. At the news briefing, Governor Hogan announced that the state’s April 28 primary elections would be postponed until June 2nd. The State Board of Elections will develop a comprehensive plan to conduct this election. Maryland will proceed with the special general election for the […]

Hazmat crews investigating unknown powder on Middle River rail car

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Chris Montcalmo

Authorities were investigating on Thursday afternoon after an unknown substance was found on a train car. At about 3:45 p.m., crews responded to the MARC train station in the 2700 block of Eastern Boulevard (at White Marsh Boulevard) in Middle River. Reports indicate that about 100 kg of an unknown white powder was found on a rail car. Hazmat teams […]

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