Good Friday turned into a very bad Friday for Metro.
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6% of Maryland’s Bridges Need Repairs, Report Says
Although 6 percent of Maryland’s bridges are in poor or worse condition, and while the state and it’s local governments designate a lower percentage of their highway and transportation funding for bridge repairs than most other states, officials say Maryland’s bridge program is doing well.
Metro Roundup: New Cars, Leaking Water and Safety Concerns
This week Metro saw its share of highs and lows. Although the transit agency announced the debut date for its new cars, it also faced criticism about worker and passenger safety following a slew of incidents.
Metro Decides Against Fare Increase, Major Service Cuts
Metro will not see an increase in fares or make major cuts in train service, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s board of directors decided Thursday in response to next year’s budget issues.
Senate Budget and Taxation Committee Hears Bills on School Funding, Free College, Transportation Revenues
A roundup of bills heard Wednesday in the state legislature.
Senate Budget and Taxation Committee Hears Bills on School Funding, Free College, Transportation Revenues
NTSB Makes Urgent Recommendations Following Deadly L’Enfant Plaza Smoke Incident
The National Transportation Safety Board issued urgent recommendations Wednesday for Metro to improve its ventilation procedures in the wake of the deadly smoke incident in the tunnel at L’Enfant Plaza in January.
Ports Officials Support New Funding for Property to Hold Material Dredged from Harbor
Motor Vehicles Administration supports “move over” law; Maryland Transportation Authority investigates electronic tolls
Report: Long-Term Federal Funding Needed in Passenger and Transit Rail Projects
The infrastructure of passenger and transit rail hangs in the balance without long-term federal funding, according to a report released Friday by the BlueGreen Alliance and the Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC).