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By more than 2-to-1, members of the public who submitted formal comments on Maryland’s proposed Interstate 270/I-495 express lanes plan objected to the tolls…

Before the pandemic, motorists traveling eastbound through Anne Arundel County toward the Bay Bridge endured tedious backups, particularly during beach season when commuters, contractors…

Motorists who use Maryland toll facilities will not be able to reach the Maryland Transportation Authority’s customer service department during a nine-day period that…

Bay Bridge

I am pleased to announce the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study: Tier 1 National Environmental Policy Act is available…

One year after a Chesapeake Bay Bridge construction project caused friction between Eastern Shore leaders and the state, a new controversy has flared. The…

For reasons that elude most policymakers and transportation analysts, many motorists refuse to get an E-ZPass transponder, opting instead to queue at every toll…

A group of Maryland lawmakers say they’ve heard from drivers who complain about getting tagged with hundreds — sometimes even thousands — of dollars…

Stung by criticism that they have not been in communication with top officials in Queen Anne’s County regarding the resurfacing of the Chesapeake Bay…

State Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot accused the state of botching the rollout of a long-planned Bay Bridge resurfacing project, saying it has created “severe,…

Toll Booth

While temporary cashless tolling will help move traffic across the Bay Bridge during long-term construction work, consumer advocates and lawmakers have concerns about going…