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TSA now accepts mobile IDs in Google Wallet on Android mobile devices, starting with the State of Maryland

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—In collaboration with the State of Maryland and Google, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) now accepts Maryland-issued mobile driver’s licenses and ID cards in Google Wallet on Android mobile phones at select TSA airport security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck® passengers will be able to use this new feature at checkpoints for identity verification at 25 participating airports. “TSA’s partnership with Google […]

2023 Memorial Day Chesapeake Bay Bridge Travel Forecast

2023 Memorial Day weekend Chesapeake Bay Bridge travel forecast

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority has issued its 2023 Memorial Day weekend travel forecast, and officials say traveling off-peak will assist in reducing anticipated travel delays crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Drivers may also find time savings using the I-95 northern route via the Tydings Bridge when traveling from shore to shore. Memorial Day Week and Weekend Travel Higher volumes […]

42.3 million Americans expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—AAA projects that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend*, a 7% increase over 2022. This year, 2.7 million more people will travel for the unofficial start of summer compared to last year, a sign of what’s to come in the months ahead. “This is expected to be the third busiest […]

TSA awards up to $1.3 billion to procure additional CT X-ray scanners for airport checkpoints

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—The Transportation Security Administration this week announced the award of three orders for a combined total value of up to $1.3 billion for Computed Tomography (CT) scanners to include up to 426 base, 359 mid-size, and 429 full-size units, if all options are exercised, for deployment across TSA checkpoints starting Summer 2023. Analogic Corporation will provide base-size units. IDSS Holdings […]

Maryland joins lawsuit to block JetBlue-Spirit merger

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: JetBlue has issued the following statement: “It’s unfortunate that these states have decided to join the DOJ’s effort to protect the dominant position of the four largest airlines in the U.S. The facts show that preserving the status quo is the most anti-competitive step that the federal government and these states can take. In Newark, United controls about 70% […]

Amtrak service between Baltimore, Washington suspended due to power outage

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Amtrak rail service in Maryland was disrupted on Friday night. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on December 23, the company said that all traffic between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. had been stopped due to a powerline outage. “We will be sure to provide updates as we get more information,” officials said in a statement. There has been no ETA on […]

Governor Hogan announces activation of emergency response operations for winter storm, urges caution for holiday travel

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced that the state has activated emergency response operations ahead of the winter storm that is set to enter the region beginning overnight. With the storm expected to create hazardous conditions, state officials are urging Marylanders to closely monitor the forecast and adjust holiday travel plans as necessary, building in extra time in case […]

REAL ID enforcement deadline pushed back to 2025

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—On Monday, the Department of Homeland Security announced it would extend the REAL ID full enforcement date by 24 months, from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025. Under the new regulations published to execute this change, states will now have additional time to ensure their residents have driver’s licenses and identification cards that meet the security standards established […]

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