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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) […]

Route 40 shut down due to crash involving pedestrian in Edgewood

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

EDGEWOOD, MD—Pulaski Highway has been shut down due to a crash involving a pedestrian in Harford County. The crash was reported at around 7:30 a.m. along eastbound Route 40 at Edgewood Road. A pedestrian was down in the roadway and has been transported to Bayview Trauma. Pulaski Highway has been shut down at Edgewood Road. Motorists should use an alternate […]

Pedestrian struck & killed in Baltimore County

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

RANDALLSTOWN, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating a collision that has resulted in the death of a pedestrian last week. The incident occurred at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2023 along Greens Lane just south of Stoneybrook Road in Randallstown. A preliminary investigation has determined that a 2013 Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Greens Lane struck […]

NHTSA offers Halloween safety tips for drivers, pedestrians, and party hosts

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Each year, Halloween is traditionally celebrated with trick-or-treating and parties — and candy and drinks. Unfortunately, the night often includes drunk drivers on the streets. Here are some tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to keep Halloween safe. Safety Tips for Drivers Be alert for trick-or-treaters on Halloween. Slow down and continue to scan the road in […]

State Highway Administration urges Maryland motorists to use caution during deer mating season

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is reminding motorists to use extra caution during the autumn months. With milder temperatures, motorists should expect to see more pedestrians and bicyclists along the roadways. White-tailed deer mating season, falling leaves, and less visibility with later sunrises and early sunsets are among some of the seasonal factors that challenge highway […]

Pedestrian struck in White Marsh hit-and-run

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews responded to a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian in the White Marsh area on Tuesday afternoon. At just before 12:30 p.m., units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to a report of a pedestrian stuck at a business located in the 11000-block of Pulaski Highway (21162). At the scene, an employee was reportedly run over by […]

24-year-old pedestrian killed by impaired driver in Towson

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—A female pedestrian was struck and killed in Towson on Saturday afternoon. At just after 4:15 p.m. on October 7, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 800-block of Providence Road (21286) for a reported motor vehicle collision that involved a pedestrian. When officers arrived, they discovered 24-year-old Eliza Grover had been struck by a Ford […]

Maryland hosts fourth annual Walktober celebration to promote pedestrian safety, health

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

HANOVER, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation is joining partner agencies, nonprofits and communities across the state for the fourth annual Walktober celebration, a series of events and online webinars throughout October highlighting Maryland’s official state exercise and the importance of pedestrian safety, equitable access, transportation options and healthy lifestyles. Festivities include the ninth annual Walk Maryland Day on Wednesday, October […]

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