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Transportation
Amtrak train fatally strikes ATV riders on tracks in Baltimore County: What we know
An Amtrak train carrying 519 passengers between New York and Roanoke, Virginia, struck and killed two people on an ATV who were on the tracks in Baltimore County, officials said.
2 dead after Amtrak train crashes into ATV in Baltimore County
Two people on an ATV 4-wheeler died after they were struck by an Amtrak train Sunday in Baltimore County, according to police.
Baltimore light rail resumes service after earlier suspension
The Maryland Transit Administration announced that light rail service from North Avenue to Camden Yards was back to normal Sunday afternoon after earlier disruptions from a fire.
Small, single-engine aircraft crashes off runway at BWI Airport
The crash has not impacted airline operations, and the FAA was notified, according to an official.
Residents want Baltimore City Council to slow down Amtrak’s tunnel project. But can they?
The railroad company is asking Baltimore’s City Council to sign off on the rights to build under public land. But residents want them to wait.
Finally, some answers: What caused Howard County’s school bus crisis last year
After thousands of Howard County students were stranded without bus service last August, people wanted answers. Now, a year later, there are some.
Loose electrical cable found on ship that caused Key Bridge collapse
When disconnected, the problematic cable triggered an electrical blackout on the ship similar to what happened as it approached the bridge on March 26, according to new documents released Wednesday by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Maryland transit budget would cut millions from Baltimore, leave D.C. Metro whole
An equitable distribution of funds between Washington D.C. and Baltimore's transit systems was top of mind as commissioners asked for answers on more than $600 million worth of cuts.
At some downtown Baltimore intersections, looking both ways isn’t always enough
Navigating Baltimore’s roads can get hairy, and even the rules at some downtown intersections can put pedestrians in harm’s way.
Letters: West Baltimore residents are right. Parts of proposed bike trail are dangerous.
The proposed bike trail from Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park to Druid Hill Park would be dangerous, a reader says, but an alternate route would make sense.
Transportation 101: Inside the free class that teaches future advocates
A class offered by the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance aims to give everyday Baltimoreans the tools to advocate for change on transportation issues.
A budget crunch and tough decisions: 5 takeaways from state’s draft 6-year transportation plan
The Maryland Department of Transportation is $1.3 billion short and won’t cut some marquee projects. That means unfortunate cuts elsewhere.
Steel, concrete and mud from the Key Bridge salvage operation gets recycled and repurposed
About 50,000 tons of material and debris were removed from the Key Bridge collapse site. All of it was repurposed and put to good use.
Hop on, transit nerds, the MTA is making holiday sweaters
The MTA is hopping on the hottest transit agency trend — merch.
State permit for CSX in South Baltimore would have a catch — barriers to block coal dust
The Maryland State Department of the Environment published a draft permit Thursday morning that would allow CSX Transportation to continue operating its coal terminal in South Baltimore.
MDTA awards contract for Key Bridge replacement
Transportation officials have estimated finishing construction and opening the bridge to traffic in the Fall of 2028.
Propane distribution company sues Dali owners over alleged losses from Key Bridge collapse
A Baltimore propane distribution company is suing the owners of the cargo ship Dali for economic losses suffered from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
The city wants to build a trail to link 2 West Baltimore parks. No one seems happy with the plan.
A proposal to link The Greenway Trails Network between Druid Hill and Leakin parks has left some trail advocates scratching their heads.
Howard County just made it easier to report the roads drivers take too fast
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball’s new traffic calming policy overhauls the jurisdiction’s approach to reducing driver speeds on county-owned and maintained roads.
Tracking your MTA bus should get easier with these new upgrades
The Maryland Transit Administration is making two new improvements that should help riders track buses and trains more reliably.
