Maryland launches $24 million workforce development program to train for careers in transportation

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a $24 million workforce development program that aims to equip residents with skills for in-demand careers in the transportation and construction sectors. The Road to Careers grant program will provide funding to train new workers in transportation construction trades, with a focus on inclusivity and overcoming barriers faced by women and other job […]

Maryland transportation officials urge residents, visitors to practice safety this Thanksgiving holiday travel season

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland transportation officials are urging residents and visitors to prioritize safety during the Thanksgiving holiday travel season, as millions are expected to journey by road, rail, and air. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) encourages travelers to be mindful of increased traffic and plan their trips accordingly to ensure a safe journey. “As families and friends gather to celebrate […]

Maryland MVA launches app for businesses to accept mobile IDs for age verification

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) has launched a new mobile app, Mobile ID Check by MD, enabling businesses to accept mobile driver’s licenses and identification cards for age verification. The free app, available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play, aims to provide a secure and convenient way for businesses to verify […]

Crews to repair pavement on Harford Road in Baltimore County, Route 24 in Harford County

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin repairing pavement on MD 147 (Harford Road) between Notchcliff Road and Long Green Pike in Glen Arm, Baltimore County. Crews will also improve MD 24 (Emmorton Road) between north of the Aberdeen Proving Ground – Edgewood Area South Gate and MD 755 (Edgewood Road) in Harford County beginning on Monday, November 18th. […]

MDTA to hold open houses for Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will hold three open houses in December to discuss proposed alternatives to address traffic issues at the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial (Chesapeake Bay) Bridge. The open houses are part of the Tier 2 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study. This study, which is being conducted in coordination […]

What’s the riskiest month, day, and hour for drivers in Maryland?

BALTIMORE, MD—A new study has identified the riskiest month, day, and hour for drivers in Maryland. The legal team at the Dallas-based personal injury law firm, The Barber Law Firm, analyzed the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Fatality and Injury Reporting System Tool (FIRST) data on fatal crashes over a decade (2013 to 2022) to identify the riskiest driving times in […]

Credit rating agencies positive about issuance of MDOT revenue bonds to support BWI Marshall Airport project

BALTIMORE, MD—Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service have upgraded their ratings on Maryland Department of Transportation revenue bonds for a major project at Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport. The upgrades come just ahead of a planned bond sale intended to fund the completion of the Concourse A/B Connector and Baggage Handling System project. Fitch Ratings upgraded the bonds from […]

Crews to upgrade traffic barriers on Route 40 in Middle River next week

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The MDOT State Highway Administration will upgrade concrete traffic barriers along US 40 (Pulaski Highway) between Middle River Road and Ebenezer Road in eastern Baltimore County beginning Monday, November 4th. The $1.5 million traffic safety enhancement project will be complete by early summer 2025, weather permitting. Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, contractor and subcontractor crews will work to […]