Maryland State Highway Administration
Coverage of Maryland State Highway Administration in the Nexus archive.
- Montgomery County lowers speed limit on dozens of streets
Montgomery County, Maryland, has reduced speed limits on 33 streets since July 2023, with plans to lower speeds on five jointly maintained corridors to 25-35 mph. The changes align with a 2021 state law allowing maximum speeds of 20 mph on local roads and 15 mph in rare cases, aiming to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety. The county is also working to redesign high-crash corridors through infrastructure projects and public education campaigns.
- More than 30 injured after Maryland transit bus crashes into building near Baltimore
More than 30 people were injured when a Maryland Transit Administration bus crashed into a building near Baltimore, involving multiple civilian vehicles, including one that overturned. First responders rescued trapped individuals, and roads near the crash were closed. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore expressed support for first responders and coordination with local officials.