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    Police investigating crash that killed 1, injured 2 on I-695 in Baltimore County
    One person died and two were hospitalized Saturday morning after a two-vehicle crash on I-695 in Baltimore County.
    Overhead footage of crash on I-695 that killed six highway workers.
    Commentary: Maryland lawmakers can now keep roadworkers safer
    It’s time for Maryland to enact a law to protect roadworkers whose safety is put at risk by the actions or motorists, a representative of the Laborers’ International Union of North America says.
    An orange roadwork sign that reads "road closed" blocks off a section of an intersection. A green road side that says "Calvert St" hangs next to a red stop light. There are some orange roadwork barrels and white traffic barriers.
    Baltimore leaders try to stave off cuts to road maintenance funds
    Proposed changes to the state's distribution of highway user revenue would have an outsized impact on Baltimore City.
    BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 22:  Passengers walk through a terminal at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) on December 22, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.
    BWI set record for international passengers in 2023
    A total of 26.2 million passengers used BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport in 2023, a 15% increase from the previous year. The total included a record number of international passengers.
    Traffic ground to a halt on Interstate 83 North on March 20, 2024, because of a brush fire.
    Fire causes traffic on I-83 to grind to halt during rush hour Wednesday
    Remnants of a brush fire in Baltimore County halted motorists on the I-83 highway.
    Feedback from community members fills a proposed Red Line map during an MTA open house at the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s SMC Campus Center on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
    MTA seeks volunteers for Red Line community advisory team
    The Maryland Transit Administration envisions the team as a vital link between the state’s Red Line planning team and the communities that the future project will affect.
    Rebecca Atkins was driving through Route 4, a state highway she usually takes to drive to work, when an eagle collided with her car. The eagle was stuck in the grill for more than an hour.
    One Calvert County woman’s car trouble: An eagle stuck in the front grill
    Rebecca Atkins was driving through Route 4, a state highway she usually takes to drive to work in Prince Frederick from her home in St. Mary’s County, when she saw wings slamming onto her car.
    Watch out for St. Patrick’s Day road closures in Baltimore this weekend
    If you’re driving in the city this weekend, there are a handful of temporary road closures and other traffic modifications to be aware of.
    Weekend commuters zip past on of Baltimore City's speed camera on the Jones Falls Expressway on Sunday, October 1
    Baltimore County adds new speed cameras around five school zones
    Baltimore County Police are activating six new speed cameras as part of their initiative to enhance public safety.
    Cars navigate a congested Interstate 695 on March 13, 2024, near the interchange with I-83. Ongoing road work will eventually allow through traffic on the inside shoulder in both directions of the northern half of the Baltimore Beltway during rush hours.
    Delays coming to I-695 as next phase of shoulder construction set to begin
    The State Highway Administration is urging drivers to allocate extra travel time on the Baltimore Beltway as it continues a project that will open inside shoulders to motorists during rush hour.
    Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley is officially sworn into office by Mayor Brandon Scott during a ceremony at City Hall on Thursday, October 5.
    Why Baltimore’s mayor, police commissioner want more traffic enforcement
    City officials announced a renewed priority for police making more traffic stops this week as drivers continue to violate traffic laws.
    A mobile roadway sign illuminates a directional arrow to indicate where a line of cars should travel. Orange roadwork barriers are in the foreground, a street sign that says 'Mt. Royal Ave' hangs next to a green traffic light above the road.
    Why the roadwork on Mount Royal Avenue? Thank BGE and a bike lane
    The Central Baltimore thoroughfare is swapping a car lane for a bike lane as one element of road work aimed at increasing safety and access for cyclists and pedestrians.
    The South Locust Point Terminal is operated by Ports America Chesapeake under a public-private partnership with the Maryland Port Administration, according to the company’s website.
    Fiery crash at Port of Baltimore gate leaves city man dead; high speed was a factor
    A driver died early Sunday after their vehicle went through a closed gate at the Port of Baltimore's South Locust Point Terminal and broke into flames.
    Will Baker is director of the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance.
    Commentary: Time to address environmental impact of highway expansion
    Maryland should address higher vehicle emissions stemming from highway expansion by turning to investment in public transit and other transportation alternatives, Will Baker, director of the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance, says.
    Maryland’s Warfield Air National Guard Base will change its focus to cyberdefense from a flight mission under a plan announced Thursday by the U.S. Air Force. The move comes as the Air Force retires the A-10 “Warthog” aircraft from use.
    Maryland Air National Guard phasing out A-10 Warthog aircraft, switching to cyber mission
    Maryland’s Warfield Air National Guard Base will change its focus to cyberdefense from a flight mission using aging A-10 Thunderbolt model aircrafts under a plan announced Thursday by the U.S. Air Force.
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    Maryland’s transportation budget is in trouble. Here are 5 ways the shortfall could shake out
    Though state transportation officials have avoided deep spending cuts, for now, they still have to find $3 billion to cover needs over the next five years.
    An Amtrak train arrives train going to Boston arrives at Penn Station on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
    Amtrak adds more trains through Baltimore’s Penn Station, citing rising demand
    Amtrak is adding eight new daily trains through the North Baltimore hub on weekdays, two additional Saturday morning trains to Washington, D.C., and four new Sunday trains.
    A rectangular grey box that houses an automated traffic camera stands on a city sidewalk as a blurred black SUV drives by.
    Baltimore speed cameras aren’t nabbing neighbors, new study says
    Only 4% of drivers who received a citation live within a half mile of the camera that cited them, the report claims.
    An old Greyhound bus logo sign is boarded up in a wooden transport frame. It rests inside an office-like building underneath a long window.
    Squash anyone? New courts, student workspace coming to Baltimore’s old Greyhound station
    The project will transform the 24,000-square-foot station into six squash courts that will host tournament play, dedicated workspace for students and room to expand.
    Traffic delays and congestion expected during CIAA tournament.
    CIAA tournament expected to draw heavy traffic this weekend. Here’s what you need to know
    Traveling through downtown this coming week? Make sure you plan ahead because traffic is expected to be much heavier due to the CIAA tournament at CFG Bank Arena.
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