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Maryland Drivers Could Pay by the Mile as Gas Tax Revenue Dries Up

Maryland drivers could soon be charged based on how many miles they drive, not just how much gas they buy, as state lawmakers search for new ways to pay for crumbling roads and bridges. Electric vehicles are becoming more common across the state as drivers shift away from gasoline-powered cars, and that shift is steadily shrinking the pool of fuel subject to Maryland's gas tax.

Maryland · 10-01
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Amtrak awards first $4.1M in B&P Tunnel community investment grants

Amtrak has announced the recipients of the first round of grants awarded through its $50 million Community Investment Program (CIP) linked to the B&P Tunnel Replacement project. Grants will go to 11 west and central Baltimore organizations to support workforce training, neighborhood improvements, youth programs, historic preservation and other initiatives.

Baltimore, MD · 10-02
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More than 20 students evacuated from school bus on Capital Beltway after coolant leak

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A school bus carrying dozens of high school students broke down on the Capital Beltway in Montgomery County Friday morning, forcing everyone on board to evacuate because of a coolant leak. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) spokesperson Pete Piringer said the bus...

Montgomery County, MD · 10-02
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Montgomery County adds traffic signals and pedestrian beacons at dangerous intersections

More than half of the county’s serious and fatal crashes, 56%, happen at or near intersections. The county’s transportation department is going after those spots directly. The newest pedestrian hybrid beacons sit at Old Georgetown Road and Cordell Avenue in Bethesda and at Darnestown Road and Yearling Drive, per a release from the county. The beacons are push button devices. They stop traffic so people can cross safely.

Montgomery County, MD · 10-01
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Video shows traffic delayed on Capital Beltway in Montgomery County

Montgomery County, MD · 10-03

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Closures on Route 30, Route 24 ramp start tonight in York County for pavement repairs

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Drivers using the Route 30 and Route 24 interchange in York County should be ready for ramp closures starting tonight. PennDOT said two ramps at the interchange in Springettsbury Township will close at 9 p.m. Friday and remain closed until 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5.

York County, PA · 10-02

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Montgomery County adds traffic signals to improve pedestrian safety

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Montgomery County is adding traffic signals and pedestrian crossing devices to make roads safer for people walking, biking, and rolling. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation has installed four new traffic signals and two pedestrian hybrid beacons at intersections and crosswalks across the county. Four more pedestrian hybrid beacons are planned.

Montgomery County, MD · 10-01

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SIGN OF HISTORY: Restored marker tells story of Pennsylvania’s motoring past

CLY, Pa. (WHTM) — A sign — literally — of Pennsylvania’s early motoring history is back. As more and more Americans were taking to the rapidly-developing roadways in the early 20th century, Pennsylvania sought to beautify those roadways. Sometimes, that meant a sycamore allee like near Halifax. More often, though, it was in the form […]

Pennsylvania · 09-30

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New MARC express train launches direct Baltimore-to-Montgomery County service

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Maryland transportation officials and local leaders gathered at Baltimore’s MARC Camden Station Wednesday to celebrate the launch of a new direct MARC Train service connecting Baltimore and Montgomery County. The Brunswick-Camden Express train allows riders to travel between Baltimore and stops in Montgomery, Prince George’s...

Baltimore, MD · 09-30

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New MARC train connects county to Baltimore

Montgomery County commuters can now ride a MARC train straight to Baltimore without changing trains. The Maryland Transit Administration launched a new weekday through service Monday. One train runs to Baltimore each morning. A second train returns each evening. MARC train to Baltimore route. The morning train leaves Brunswick at...

Montgomery County, MD · 09-28

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CCBC breaks ground on $28M Transportation Technology Center Expansion Sept. 30 event includes ribbon-cutting of existing building renovations

Baltimore County, Md. -- Community College of Baltimore County hosts a groundbreaking marking the construction start of its Transportation Technology Center expansion project, 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30 at CCBC Catonsville. The celebration will also include a ribbon-cutting highlighting renovations made to the existing facility. The $28 million expansion project...

Baltimore County, MD · 09-29

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Ride On Glenmont Express Shuttle Ending After Extended Run

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will discontinue its Glenmont Express Shuttle, with the final day of service scheduled for Friday, October 2. The free Ride On shuttle was launched in response to Metro’s partial Red Line closure from July 6 through September 6, providing direct service between the Milestone Park-and-Ride, Shady Grove Metro and Glenmont Metro on weekdays.

Montgomery County, MD · 09-30

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Pavement repair project beginning this week at Route 24/30 interchange

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — PennDOT announced that a concrete pavement repair and resurfacing project will begin this week in York County on Route 24 (Mount Zion Road) within the Route 30 interchange. The work is scheduled to start in Springettsbury Township at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, lasting through 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5. […]

York County, PA · 10-01

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County Improves Pedestrian Safety by Adding Signals at Intersections – Mocofeed

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is adding traffic signals at previously unsignalized intersections and pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHB) at intersections and mid-block crossings across the County to enhance pedestrian safety...

Montgomery County, MD · 09-30

PennLive.com

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Utility pole work to restrict traffic on York County road through October

Utility pole replacement work began Monday, Sept. 28, on a stretch of Wise Road in York County, bringing lane restrictions that are expected to continue through October. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that the work on Route 2049 will take place between Route 851 and Hushon Road in Peach Bottom Township. Crews will work daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, with flaggers controlling traffic through the work zone.

York County, PA · 09-28

DC News Now

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Water main break closes part of Bells Mill Road in Potomac

A stretch of a Montgomery County road is closed Tuesday as crews work to repair a water main break.

Potomac, MD · 09-29

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Drivers can expect closures as $4.8M Harford County road project begins

Drivers in Harford County should prepare for lane and shoulder closures as a major intersection improvement project gets underway Monday.

Harford County, MD · 09-27

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Railroad Work to Close Several Roads in October

Several railroad crossings in Montgomery County will temporarily close in October as CSX completes rail replacement and resurfacing work on its northbound tracks, according to the County. The closures will prevent vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians from crossing the railroad tracks. Detours will be posted, and travelers should expect heavy traffic...

Montgomery County, MD · 09-29

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Pavement repair project beginning this week at Route 24/30 interchange

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — PennDOT announced that a concrete pavement repair and resurfacing project will begin this week in York County on Route 24 (Mount Zion Road) within the Route 30 interchange. The work is scheduled to start in Springettsbury Township at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, lasting...

York County, PA · 10-01