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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration announced a plan to to deploy “quick-build” Complete Streets projects around the state, reports Vashti Moore for Fox 5 News.
“The state has partnered with local jurisdictions to start planned projects this summer in Anne Arundel, Cecil, Dorchester, Montgomery and Washington counties.” According to Moore, the projects are designed to be completed on an accelerated timeline to offer improved safety at a low cost. Interventions include speed cushions, enhanced crosswalks, lane narrowing, and traffic calming.
“The project is funded through Governor Wes Moore’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget approved by the Maryland General Assembly and is a part of the Department’s overall strategy to make smart investments that improve safety, drive economic growth and enhance Maryland’s transportation system, MDOT said, via a press release.”
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