baltimoresun.com - Traffic

Rain stalls travel in the region

Mon, 12 May 2008 19:57:00 -0400

Rainfall totals set new record at BWI

A drenching rain continues to cause problems in several central Maryland counties today, including numerous road closures, train and school delays, and power outages.

Travel light, and ride close

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

It's been quite an experience riding the light rail system the past couple of weeks. Certainly it's been a great way to get to know your fellow Baltimoreans a little better. My favorite was that southbound stretch between Mount Washington and North Avenue, whipping around curves in a stuffed-to-the-gills one-car train while standing in a stairwell jotting down quotes offered by fellow members of the "crush load."

Anger over light rail service

Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Cuts in service for emergency maintenance leave light rail riders frustrated and irritated

Thousands of light rail riders who have had their lives disrupted as the Maryland Transit Administration grapples with maintenance issues that have sidelined more than three-quarters of its rail cars at peak travel times.

Shore police departments to target speeding motorists

Thu, 8 May 2008 07:10:00 -0400

Police officers from six different departments on the Eastern Shore will be combining efforts today to target motorists who are speeding or disobeying other traffic laws following a deadly spate of accidents last year, according to the Maryland State Police. The enforcement effort will be conducted periodically throughout the summer.

Man killed, 3 injured as pickup truck flips

Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

A man was killed and three other men were injured yesterday when the truck in which they were riding went out of control on Route 140 near the Carroll County line and rolled over, county police said.

Various events downtown could snarl Saturday traffic

Thu, 8 May 2008 14:49:00 -0400

Motorists using downtown streets on Saturday are being warned of delays due to the annual Preakness Parade and a Kenny Chesney concert at M&T Bank Stadium scheduled for the afternoon. Additional events are being held at the Baltimore Convention Center, and city transportation officials said traffic could be heavy from 8 a.m. to midnight.

Man killed by CSX train in Montgomery Co.

Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

An unidentified man was struck and killed yesterday morning by a CSX freight train traveling between Rockville and Silver Spring, a spokesman for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service said.

D.C. Beltway Inner Loop reopens after accident

Wed, 7 May 2008 07:40:00 -0400

All 4 lanes had been closed and traffic headed south was backed up

The Inner Loop of the Washington Beltway has reopened to traffic near U.S. 1 after an accident this morning forced authorities to close all four lanes of the highway, backing up traffic on I-95 for Maryland motorists headed south.

Nerve center aims to soothe traffic

Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Mayor formally opens $2.9 million city facility

Workers at the new Baltimore City Transportation Management Center can monitor city streets and adjust traffic signals to minimize congestion in case of accidents or special events. About 1,000 of the city's 1,300 traffic lights are hooked up. The $2.9 million city facility formally opened yesterday.

Multiple-vehicle accident closes 2 lanes of Route 50

Tue, 6 May 2008 08:43:00 -0400

A multiple-vehicle accident in the westbound lanes of Route 50 in Anne Arundel County left one person with minor injuries and snarled the morning commute, authorities said.