January 18, 2013 Comments Off on Transportation money not in governor’s agenda
Noticeably missing in the legislative agenda unveiled by Gov. Martin O'Malley Friday is anything that would address the state's dearth of money to pay for mass transit projects and maintain highways, roads and bridges.
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Read More »January 18, 2013 Comments Off on D.C. cabs ordered to take credit cards by March 30
WASHINGTON — All taxicabs in the District of Columbia will be required to accept credit cards by March 30. The D.C. Taxicab Commission announced Friday that it will use its regulatory authority to mandate upgrades to the remaining cash-only cabs ...
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Read More »January 15, 2013 Comments Off on I-95 travel plaza renovations ahead of schedule
Two travel plazas being renovated on Interstate 95 in Harford and Cecil counties may open months ahead of schedule.
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Read More »January 15, 2013 Comments Off on MDOT possibly overestimating trust fund’s future balance by $2B, analysts say
The Maryland Department of Transportation may be overestimating the future balance of the Transportation Trust Fund by $2 billion.
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Read More »January 15, 2013 Comments Off on The Eye on Annapolis Podcast
The Eye on Annapolis Podcast returns with a look back at a busy start to the General Assembly session.
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Read More »January 14, 2013 Comments Off on Game-side assistance
Save the roadster, AAA urges.
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Read More »January 14, 2013 Comments Off on Hearing set for rate hike on western Md. bridge
OLDTOWN — The Maryland Public Service Commission is giving people a chance to speak up about a proposal to raise the cost of crossing the Potomac River at Oldtown. The agency is holding a public hearing Monday night in Oldtown ...
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Read More »January 10, 2013 1 Comment
The chairwoman of the House of Delegates' Ways and Means Committee told members Thursday to be ready to deal with legislation that could raise money for transportation, but cautioned she did not know what such a bill might look like.
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Read More »January 9, 2013 Comments Off on Lawmakers debate transportation funding as General Assembly convenes
Raising money for transportation was identified by elected officials as the top priority in the General Assembly session that began Wednesday, but leaders appear to fundamentally disagree on how to find the $800 million sought for projects and maintenance.
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Read More »January 9, 2013 Comments Off on Eye on Annapolis – Transportation fight to be tough in General Assembly
State lawmakers return to Annapolis on Wednesday for the start of the 433rd session of the General Assembly, and already the fight over transportation funding is setting up to be fierce.
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