Transportation stories in Baltimore

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A fire truck collided with an Air Canada jet at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in the deaths of both pilots. The NTSB report highlights multiple failures in communication and safety systems that contributed to the tragedy.

The NTSB has called for all new school buses to be equipped with alcohol detection systems following a serious accident involving a drunk driver. This recommendation aims to enhance safety for school children and address the issue of impaired driving among school bus operators.

A serious crash on Route 50 westbound resulted in at least one person being taken to Shock Trauma. The incident prompted a response from multiple medevac helicopters and caused significant traffic delays.

The National Transportation Safety Board released preliminary findings in its investigation of a deadly collision between an Air Canada plane and a firetruck on the runway at New Yorks LaGuardia airport last month.An air traffic controller cleared the plane to land and then gave permission for the f

The Department of Transportation and the FAA are using artificial intelligence and modern tools in an effort to improve aviation safety.

A rear-end collision in Anne Arundel County resulted in the death of 68-year-old Wanda K. Hartley. The incident occurred when her vehicle was struck by a pickup truck, leading to a head-on collision with a tree.

A gas main leak has led to the closure of northbound Reisterstown Road at Hooks Lane, affecting nearby Beltway exit ramps. Baltimore Gas and Electric crews are on-site to address the situation, but no injuries have been reported.

Lufthansa Airlines has announced the cancellation of 20,000 short-haul flights through October as the ongoing conflict in Iran drives up oil prices and raises concerns over jet fuel supplies. The cuts, primarily affecting routes from Frankfurt and Munich, aim to save significant amounts of jet fuel and respond to soaring operational costs.

Maryland is making major investments in public transportation, but some riders say reliability issues and inaccurate tracking apps are causing frustration.The state is putting $1.4 billion toward modernizing the light rail. Another $400 million will be used to buy 78 new rail cars and upgrade commun

On this Earth Day, Maryland debuted two zero-emission buses, but this isn't an ordinary form of public transit.

It was March of 2025 when Maryland's Air National Guard gave up their treasured A-10 Thunderbolt planes.The U.S. Air Force planned to retire the planes, 21 of which were stationed at Warfield Air National Guard Base at Martin State Airport.Warfield was ordered to transition from flying missions to o

The Department of Homeland Security warns it may run out of funds to pay workers by early May, potentially leading to TSA worker walkouts. This situation arises as Congress has not provided new funding, causing concerns over airport security and long lines for travelers.

The Department of Homeland Security warns it may run out of funds to pay 50,000 TSA workers by early May, risking long security lines at airports. This situation arises from a partial government shutdown, with emergency funds nearly depleted.

Federal officials are urging states to tackle some of the most severe traffic congestion in the DMV area, highlighting a major chokepoint. This initiative aims to alleviate gridlock and improve transportation efficiency.

The Department of Transportation is pushing for additional funding to modernize the air traffic control system, which is currently outdated and under scrutiny following recent aviation incidents. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized the need for more resources to integrate new technologies and improve safety.

My commute to work takes me by BWI, and today around 6:00 AM I saw a giant plume of black smoke coming from inside the BWI loop. Anyone know what it was?

I got a job near midtown/madison park but live an hour drive away. i dont have a car. its a 3hour public transit commute but i have to be there at 6:30am so that’s not an option either. Does anybody know any good long term stay hotels, people who are renting out rooms, or any other feasible ideas?

[Link: https://www.roads.maryland.gov/mdotsha/pages/pressreleasedetails.aspx?newsId=5611&PageId=818] The workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 29 at the Busch Library will focus on what pedestrian improvements can be made to this section of roadway. In case you're not immediately familiar, it's th

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An Arkansas-based coffee chain is expanding in Maryland and plans to open a location in Glen Burnie, according to Rosso Commercial Real Estate.The real estate company sold the property at the corner of Marley Station Road and Ritchie Highway to 7 Brew Coffee.This would be the third 7 Brew location i

The U.S. Department of Transportation plans to spend $12.5 billion recently allocated by Congress to upgrade the outdated technology underpinning the nation's air traffic control network.The funding aims to replace aging systems that rely on floppy disks, paper strips and copper wiring. These outdat

[Link: https://i.redd.it/t5dwowbqocwg1.jpeg] Uggghhhh. How can they cancel all the buses on a line for the next hour and a half? I just wanted to get to my doctor’s appointment and I had already accepted that the bus was gonna take 40 minutes compared to 18 minutes to uber. But the bus doesn’t ev

[Link: https://www.mta.maryland.gov/service-alerts/26571] "Limited equipment availability"? What about these brand new cars that were being touted?

I am hoping someone here can help me figure this out. I was driving home on Jones Falls Expressway heading north. As I passed I think Maryland Ave bridge, I heard a very large sound and something falling on the hood of my car. It left a dent and it’s green in color. I have no idea what this was or w

I really hope everyone was okay…I was pretty shaken wondering. One second I see a giant smoke column and a car absolutely engulfed in flames off the side of the road. And then two fire trucks zip past me and put it out by time I pass the car and firemen are prying open the doors and the highway is f

[Link: https://i.redd.it/cklo878sazvg1.jpeg] They need to make this light here on dulaney valley rd a turn on green arrow only light. Combining a double left turn lane with a flashing red arrow (so yielding to oncoming traffic when the arrow is flashing red) is a horrible idea. Let alone having an

A truck carrying approximately 1 million bees crashed on a Knoxville highway ramp, causing traffic disruptions. The ramp was closed temporarily, but no injuries were reported, and the bees were safely relocated.