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Maryland Transportation Authority Warning About Smishing Scams
The Maryland Transportation Authority is warning you to be on the lookout for SMS phishing scams. These are text messages claiming you owe money for unpaid tolls ā and are designed to trick you into paying a fake toll debt. Transportation officials say the most recent attacks replicate the look and logo of correspondence from…
Read MoreKey Bridge Rebuild Receives Federal Environmental Approval; RFP for Engineering Consultant Open
Key federal environmental approvals have been received by the Maryland Transportation Authority and State Highway Administration for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a Categorical Exclusion (CE) classification and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approval for the Rebuild Project after it was determined that…
Read MoreVirtual Listening Meeting Set for Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study
The Maryland Transportation Authority will host a Virtual Listening Meeting, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, for the public to learn more and provide feedback on transit, bicycle, and pedestrian considerations in the study area for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study: Tier 2. The listening session is part of the ongoing review, under theĀ National…
Read MoreNew Bay Bridge Planning Moves Forward; Local Official Concerned
Planning may now officially begin for construction of a new Chesapeake Bay Bridge. What is known as ‘Corridor 7’ has emerged as the most viable option following a review conducted by the Maryland Transportation Authority. The corridor is near to the two bridges between Queen Anne’s County and the Annapolis area. Federal highway officials have…
Read MoreUPDATED: Governor Hogan Toll Relief Approved by MDTA
UPDATED – 7/25/19 – 11:20am – With a toll modernization system coming online next year, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board today voted to seek public comment and hold hearings on a package of toll payment options that would provide cost savings for customers. Last week, Governor Larry Hogan outlined how this toll relief package…
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