Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld was the speaker at the recent BWI Business Partnership’s September Signature Breakfast & Transportation Expo. The event was held at the BWI Westin […]
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Strength of BWI Marshall Airport central to Md.’s prosperity
It’s not surprising that large airports, smaller airports and even general aviation facilities are huge economic development generators to their cities, states and regions. A quick check of some national […]
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Q&A with Paul Wiedefeld, Maryland Secretary of Transportation
When Gov. Wes Moore was searching for a new secretary of transportation, he didn’t have to look far. Paul Wiedefeld, who had recently served as general manager and CEO of […]
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MDOT releases $21.2B six-year capital budget
The Maryland Department of Transportation released its Draft FY 2024-2029 Consolidated Transportation Program. The six-year, $21.2 billion plan outlines capital investments in each mode funded by the Transportation Trust Fund: […]
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Port welcomes largest container ship to visit state
The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore recently welcomed the largest container ship ever to visit Maryland with the arrival of the Evergreen Ever Max at Seagirt Marine Terminal. The […]
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MTA temporarily closing Laurel MARC Station for repairs
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration will close the Laurel MARC Train Station for 10 weeks starting Monday, Aug. 21, to expedite a project replacing both platforms, stairs […]
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Planning and investments target central Md. transportation planning
A $70 billion long-range plan outlining 50 major capital projects is currently under development to help the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board and local jurisdictions plan for future transportation needs. Digital […]
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Port announces strong first quarter growth for key commodities
The state of Maryland has announced increases in key targeted cargo at state-owned marine terminals at the Port of Baltimore during the first quarter of 2023. General cargo rose 8% […]
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TSA accepting mobile IDs in Google Wallet, starting with BWI Marshall
In collaboration with the state of Maryland and Google, the Transportation Security Administration is accepting Maryland-issued mobile driver’s licenses and ID cards in Google Wallet on Android mobile phones at […]
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Moore talks transportation during the Partnership address
At his keynote address to the BWI Business Partnership, Gov. Wes Moore dedicated the majority of his message to the importance of enhancing Maryland’s transportation network, citing its “remarkable assets” […]