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No roadwork, but possibly snow, in store for travelers
Sep 17, 2021

Thousands of motorists overbilled by Maryland toll systems

Malfunctions of a new toll collection system is being blamed for the overbilling of thousands of motorists on Maryland's toll roads, bridges and tunnels.

Follow that car! Toll-collecting bureaus step up enforcement
Feb 10, 2017

Follow that car! Toll-collecting bureaus step up enforcement

TRENTON, N.J. — No one likes to pay tolls, some more so than others. And toll-collection agencies across the country are fed up. Some drivers blatantly zip through toll gates […]

Legislators call hearing to review toll-reduction plan
Oct 9, 2015

Md. toll scofflaws offered amnesty

If you’re the owner of one of the nearly 165,000 vehicles with unpaid tolls in Maryland, the state has a deal for you. Starting next week, the Maryland Transportation Authority […]

The ‘gift’ of a toll increase
Jun 11, 2015

The ‘gift’ of a toll increase

Motorists in Maryland could be looking at a toll increase four years sooner than expected as the result of toll reductions that begin to take effect on July 1. Briefing documents on the toll reductions that were presented to the Maryland Transportation Authority Board in May show that the reductions championed by Gov. Larry Hogan have moved up the projected timeline for the next toll increase b[...]

Steny Hoyer
Jun 5, 2015

Hoyer wants answers on Nice Bridge

The powerful Maryland congressman wants state transportation officials to explain how plans to replace the Harry W. Nice bridge will be affected by recently approved toll reductions.

Legislators call hearing to review toll-reduction plan
May 19, 2015

Legislators call hearing to review toll-reduction plan

State transportation officials have been called to Annapolis to brief the Senate’s two fiscal committees on a plan to roll back tolls and fees for Maryland motorists. The Senate Finance […]

Sources: Tolls at Bay, Nice bridges could be reduced under plan
May 6, 2015

Sources: Tolls at Bay, Nice bridges could be reduced under plan

A proposal to reduce tolls could bring relief to motorists who use some of the state's toll roads and bridges if approved by a state board Thursday morning. The Maryland Transportation Authority Board is scheduled to vote on a proposal during a public meeting scheduled for 8 a.m. Thursday in a facility near the Bay Bridge. The details of the plan remain private until they are presented to the b[...]

Hogan picks ‘best highway builder in America’ for DOT
May 5, 2015

Md. toll reductions subject of hastily scheduled meeting

State transportation officials are expected to take up proposed reductions of tolls at a hastily scheduled public meeting Thursday morning. Details of the proposal are being kept secret. A notice […]

Aug 21, 2013

Tense moments color nearly 6-hour Board of Public Works meeting

Gov. Martin O'Malley did not appear to enjoy himself during a nearly six hour meeting of the Board of Public Works on Wednesday.

Jul 1, 2013

New Md. law aims to crack down on toll scofflaws

LAUREL — Hundreds of thousands of tolls have gone unpaid on Maryland‘s Intercounty Connector, but officials hope a new law will help them crack down on toll scofflaws. Records obtained […]

Jul 1, 2013

Eye Opener: Rawlings-Blake to endorse Brown

A few government and politics headlines for Monday.

Jul 1, 2013

Maryland GOP responds to tax increases

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Republican leaders criticized gas tax and toll increases that went into effect Monday, saying rising prices will hurt residents and scare away businesses. A sales tax on […]