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Government, Business, Safety

Coast Guard Faults Pilot in Chesapeake Bay Ship Grounding

A Coast Guard investigation into the grounding in March of a cargo ship in the Chesapeake Bay faulted the pilot tasked with helping the ship navigate the waterway.

December 7, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Maryland DOT Capital Budget Draft Considers Freight

Freight movement is a priority outlined in the Maryland Department of Transportation’s recently released draft of its six-year capital budget.

September 3, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Trucks Included in Maryland’s Updated Safety Plan

The 2021-2025 Maryland Strategic Highway Safety Plan, released Jan. 28, identifies strategies and actions meant to help eliminate fatalities on state roadways.

January 29, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Maryland DOT Weighs Three Proposals for Major P3

The Maryland Department of Transportation has received three proposals from teams composed of private sector firms interested in becoming the developer for major interstate improvement work.

January 20, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Maryland Framework Offers Connected, Automated Vehicle Guide

With an eye toward the future of transportation technology, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan released the state’s Connected and Automated Vehicle Strategic Framework.

December 22, 2020
Government

Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn to Step Down

Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn, who has led the Maryland Department of Transportation since 2015, is stepping down.

December 10, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Maryland-Virginia Partnership Will Rebuild American Legion Bridge

WASHINGTON — The governors of Virginia and Maryland have announced an agreement to rebuild and modernize the American Legion Bridge, which forms a vital link between the two states.

November 12, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Maryland, CSX Apply Again for Federal Funding for Baltimore Tunnel Project

Maryland and CSX Transportation have submitted another application for federal money to heighten the Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore so it can fit shipping containers stacked two high on freight trains — a project long sought by the Port of Baltimore, officials announced March 4.

March 5, 2019
Government, Business

Maryland Bill Would Allow Counties to Veto State Toll Plans

A Maryland legislator introduced a bill that would require the state to get majority approval from counties before installing tolls on highways and bridges that run through those counties.

February 11, 2019
Government, Business, TCA

Maryland Leaders Continue Requests for Highway User Revenue

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Municipal leaders and transportation advocates continued their nearly decadelong plea to restore pre-recession levels of highway user revenue on Feb. 22.

February 23, 2018