Maryland commission weighs new fees for electric, hybrid vehicles
A Maryland transportation commission is considering whether the state should adopt new registration fees for electric and hybrid plug-in vehicles.
Md. transportation officials consider more cameras, higher fines in work zones
Maryland’s transportation officials are considering adding more speed cameras to roadway work zones and increasing speeding fines in those areas.
MDOT partners with Delaware, Virginia to expand MARC service
Maryland has partnered with Delaware and Virginia to potentially expand MARC train service to Newark and Alexandria.
Md. Port Administration receives $150K grant for coastal resiliency assessment
The Maryland Port Administration has been awarded a $150,000 Federal Emergency Management Administration grant.
Hogan highway project delayed, possibly dooming it with new governor
A new delay in contracts to widen portions of the Capital Beltway, Interstate 270 and the American Legion Bridge likely spells the end of a signature project as envisioned by Gov. Larry Hogan.
Federal review of Baltimore-Washington high-speed maglev project ‘paused’
The Federal Railroad Administration has temporarily halted its analysis of the proposed high-speed "maglev" train system in the Washington region to give those behind the project more time to provide details about its design and engineering.
Motorists should expect Bay Bridge delays for deck rehab
Maryland motorists are being told to expect major delays on the Bay Bridge beginning next week as a deck rehabilitation project gets underway.
Advocacy group sues MDOT for rejecting kitten experiment ads
A Virginia-based advocacy group is suing four Maryland transportation agencies for First Amendment violations after its ads opposing experiments on kittens were rejected.
Expanded ‘move over’ law taking effect in Maryland
A law requiring Maryland motorists to change lanes or slow down when passing work trucks is taking effect this week.
Elected officials ask CSX about plans for Baltimore tunnel
Members of Maryland's congressional delegation want CSX Transportation to explain where things stand with a train tunnel project officials had hoped would bring more cargo to the Port of Baltimore.
MTA administrators ask for peer review of upkeep practices
Maryland Transportation Administration officials have asked for an outside review in the face of mounting criticism of the agency's maintenance issue handling.
State launches pilot program for digital driver’s license
GLEN BURNIE — Maryland has launched its pilot program for a phone-based digital driver’s license. The state’s transportation department said in a statement Thursday that volunteers are working with various institutions and businesses to test out the IDs. The state said the app will serve as a secure companion to physical IDs. They’re also more […]