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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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Officials from Baltimore County, Baltimore City issue joint statement on MTA budget cuts

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Top officials from Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Howard County, and Anne Arundel County joined together to issue the following statement on major cuts to the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) announced on Wednesday: “In a press release this afternoon, Governor Hogan’s administration announced significant cuts to the Maryland Transit Administration. This is a disappointing blow to the entire Baltimore metropolitan […]

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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 […]

TSA: Plan ahead for another high volume travel period

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—The Transportation Security Administration expects another high volume period for the upcoming holiday season. Between December 19 and January 5, TSA estimates 42 million passengers will travel through security screening checkpoints nationwide, an increase of 3.9 percent from 2018. “I can’t express enough how proud I am of the TSA workforce,” said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. “Year after year, […]

Olszewski releases resident transportation survey

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday released a transportation survey that will allow Baltimore County residents to share information about the transportation challenges they face, and solicit input and ideas about how those challenges can be addressed. The survey is meant to be a step in a larger effort to increase transit options for county residents and identify […]

Councilman Marks to introduce legislation creating Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Wednesday that he would be introducing legislation at the February 20th legislative meeting that would amend the county charter to create a Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. The new agency would replace the current Department of Public Works. Under the change, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure would have a expanded mission of […]

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