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Are trains in our future?
Commentary: Those of us in greater Baltimore should welcome anticipated rail transportation improvements for our region.
The last bit of track, finally, is laid for the Purple Line in MD
The final tracks were laid for Maryland's Purple Line, the 16-mile light rail that will connect parts of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.
MD to part ways with Key Bridge contractor as work continues
Maryland transportation officials vowed to keep reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on track, even as they part ways with the current contractor and begin the search for a new one.
Job growth accelerates by the most in 15 months in March
U.S. job growth rebounded sharply in March as a strike by health care workers ended and temperatures warmed up, but downside risks for the labor market are mounting.
DC’s speed cameras are catching super violators. Most have MD and VA tags.
D.C. speed cameras catch repeat speeding violators, mostly with Virginia and Maryland license plates, prompting new cross-border legislation.
Frederick to expand transit program for elderly, disabled residents
Frederick County’s Taxi Access Program will expand its services for older adults and people with disabilities on April 1.
MD bill makes removing ice from cars more than a ‘common courtesy’
A bipartisan bill is aimed at addressing the problem of dangerous icy projectiles, requiring drivers to clear snow and ice off their vehicles.
MTA reform bill slashes state liability for bus and train crashes
A bill to remake the Maryland Transit Administration would cap the damages available to victims of bus and train crashes, aligning the MTA’s liability with that of other government agencies.
ICE agents deployed to airports amid staffing gaps
Immigration agents began deploying at over a dozen airports to aid security screening as staffing absences by unpaid airport security officers have caused massive delays.
Small airports could soon shut down over TSA absences, Duffy warns
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that if a partial government shutdown continues, small airports could soon shut down.
MD bill allowing driverless cars faces opposition over crash liability
A Maryland bill would allow fully autonomous vehicles in the state, but wouldn’t — at least as drafted — give people anyone to sue in the event of an accident.
Baltimore Social Services office opens in city’s MVA branch
Baltimore City’s Motor Vehicle Administration branch will house a Baltimore City Department of Social Services office, MDOT officials said.
