public transportation disasters

• Maryland

Crash involving bus halts Baltimore traffic

The Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management has reported a collision with injuries on westbound North Avenue at McCulloh Street that sent two dozen people to the hospital at 7:10 on Wednesday morning.

By Joe Burris

Jan 21, 2015

• Maryland

Police identify 15-month-old boy killed in crash with MTA bus

Infant killed in MTA crash identified

By Colin Campbell

Jan 16, 2015

• Baltimore City

Young boy killed in crash with MTA bus

A young boy died in a crash between a Maryland Transit Administration bus and an SUV in Northwest Baltimore Monday night, police said.

By Colin Campbell

Jan 5, 2015

• Maryland

Officers hurt in crash; bishop calls meeting; murder-suicide investigated; snow in forecast

• Public Transportation

Traffic: Emergency roadwork on MD 22 North

Emergency roadwork on MD 22 North in Aberdeen at MD 132 has closed the southbound right traffic lane and southbound right shoulder at 5:33 a.m. on Friday, according to the state Department of Transportation.

By Joe Burris

Dec 19, 2014

• Public Transportation

Timeline for Amtrak track work causing MARC delays extended to Dec. 24

Riders of MARC passenger trains through Baltimore should now expect delays from ongoing emergency work in the Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel to last until Dec. 24, the Maryland Transit Administration said Wednesday.

By Kevin Rector

Dec 17, 2014

• Public Transportation

Traffic: Camden Line suspended after person struck and killed

MARC's Camden Line service has been temporarily suspended after a man was struck and killed south of the Muirkirk station around 6:30 a.m., transit officials and Prince George's County police said.

By Carrie Wells

Dec 15, 2014

• Howard County

School bus struck on MD 29 in Ellicott City

A Howard County school bus with no passengers was rear ended by another vehicle on MD 29 in Ellicott City on Thursday morning, Howard County police said

By Joe Burris

Dec 11, 2014

• Public Transportation

Traffic: Emergency roadwork closes MD 198 in Laurel

All eastbound traffic on MD 198 in Laurel at Old Portland Road is closed due to emergency roadwork at 8:28 a.m. on Wednesday, according to the state Department of Transportation.

By Joe Burris

Nov 5, 2014

• Opinion

The NTSB's call for safety

NTSB's call to ban all cell phone use by drivers except in emergencies deserves to be heeded

• Traffic Accidents

Traffic: Collision on I-695 in Pikesville

A collision on the outer loop of Interstate 695 in Pikesville prior to the MD 129 (Park Heights Avenue) exit has closed the outer loop right shoulder at 9:03 a.m. on Friday, according to the state Department of Transportation.

By Joe Burris

Oct 24, 2014

• Crime

Good Morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Thursday

• Railway Disasters

After Rosedale derailment, NTSB calls for ban on phone use by drivers

The freight train derailment and explosion that caused millions of dollars in property damage in Rosedale last year spurred National Transportation Safety Board officials on Wednesday to call for new laws banning the use of hands-free cellphone devices by drivers.

• Public Transportation

Traffic: Collision cleared from U.S. 1 South in Pleasant Hills

All lanes are open on U.S. 1 South in Pleasant Hills on Wednesday morning with the clearing of a collision prior to MD 152, according to the state Department of Transportation.

By Joe Burris

Oct 22, 2014

• Railway Disasters

Claims settled in Rosedale train explosion as NTSB prepares to release final report

Dozens of damages claims filed against the waste company involved in the derailment and explosion of a freight train in Rosedale in 2013 have been settled, according to federal court documents filed Tuesday.

• Highway and Road Transportation

Traffic: Beltway outer loop near Dulaney Valley Road reopened, delays remain

All lanes of the outer loop of Interstate 695 are reopened at 8:30 a.m. near Exit 27 for MD 146/ Dulaney Valley Road after a three-vehicle crash, though some delays remain at 8:45 a.m., according to the Maryland Department of Transportation.

• Maryland

Three injured, equipment damaged in car, train collision

Three people were hospitalized Thursday night after a vehicle was struck by a train in Westminster.

• Health

Baltimore Marathon runners should watch out for hyponatremia

Runners and other endurance exercisers don't want to drink too little, but they also don't want to drink too much. That can dilute the salt in your body and cause hyponatremia.

By Meredith Cohn

Oct 15, 2014

• Public Transportation

Traffic: Fog reducing visibility, caution urged

Fog has reduced driving visibility in some parts of the Baltimore region Tuesday morning and transportation officials are urging caution.

By Carrie Wells

Oct 14, 2014

• Public Transportation

Two-vehicle crash partially closes Philadelphia Road near Beltway

By Ian Duncan

Oct 13, 2014

• Public Transportation

Traffic: Disabled vehicle cleared from westbound Lombard Street

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation said that all lanes are open on westbound Lombard Street on Friday morning with the clearing of a disabled vehicle between Calvert and Light streets.

• Public Transportation

Traffic: Collision cleared from I-95 South in Baltimore City

All lanes are open on Interstate 95 South in Baltimore City on Thursday morning with the clearing of a two-vehicle collision at the Keith Avenue exit, according to the state Department of Transportation.

• Anne Arundel

Man struck by vehicle after stepping off bus at BWI train station

A man was struck by a vehicle after stepping off a bus near the BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport train station on Wednesday afternoon, according to Maryland Transportation Authority Police.

• Traffic Accidents

Traffic: Two-alarm fire in Baltimore City near Gwynns Falls Parkway

The Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management said at 8:06 a.m. on Wednesday that city firefighters are battling a two-alarm blaze near Gwynns Falls Parkway and Reisterstown Road.

• Traffic Accidents

Traffic: Four vehicle collision shuts Aviation Boulevard North

A collision involving four vehicles closed all northbound lanes on Aviation Boulevard near Dorsey Road, according to state roads officials. And nearby, a vehicle was disabled on the westbound side of Dorsey Road itself.

• Sports

With eight runs in eighth, Orioles pull away for 12-3 win over Tigers in Game 1

The Orioles hit two homers and then battered the Detroit Tigers bullpen for an eight-run eighth inning -- turning a one-run game into an all-out rout in a 12-3 win in Game 1 of the American League Division Series.

• Highway and Road Transportation

Traffic: Crash stalls traffic in both directions on U.S. 29

A single-vehicle crash on U.S. 29 in Ellicott City has prompted closures in both directions at the Baltimore National Turnpike exit at the close of Thursday's morning commute, according to the state Department of Transportation.

• Public Transportation

Traffic: Emergency roadwork on MD 166

Emergency roadwork on MD 166 West in Catonsville at Wilkens Avenue has closed the westbound right traffic lane and the westbound right shoulder since first reported by the state Department of Transportation at 5:27 a.m. on Wednesday.

• Baltimore City Paper

Bad Seeds

• Maryland

Who needs luck when you find a florescent golf ball?

• Public Transportation

Traffic: Emergency roadwork on MD 176 in Glen Burnie

Emergency roadwork on MD 176 East in Glen Burnie at McCormick Drive has closed the eastbound right traffic lane and eastbound right shoulder at 8:51 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the state Department of Transportation.

• Maryland

Carroll County Government

• Maryland

Carroll County

• Public Transportation

Traffic: Collision cleared in White Marsh

All lanes are open on Interstate 95 South in White Marsh with the clearing of a two-vehicle collision prior to the White Marsh Boulevard exit, according to the state Department of Transportation.

• Traffic Accidents

Traffic: Collision on MD 2 in Arnold

A collision on MD 2 South in Arnold prior to U.S. 50 has closed both southbound traffic lanes and the southbound right shoulder at 8:55 a.m. on Friday, according to the state Department of Transportation.

• Traffic Accidents

Traffic: Collision on I-95 South in Baltimore City

A single-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 South in Baltimore City past the MD 150 (Eastern Avenue) exit has closed the southbound right traffic lane and southbound right shoulder at 8:58 a.m., according to the state Department of Transportation.

• Carroll County Times

Putting chores on pause to view cute cat videos [For Better or Worse]

Daily chores undone while transfixed

• Space

Towson branch of the BCPL 'Discovers Space'

If a bus-sized iron asteroid traveling at approximately 12 miles per second hit New York City, would Baltimore be spared? The answer to this and other space questions can be found in Discover Space, an interactive learning exhibit on display at the Baltimore County Public Library's Towson branch through Oct. 29.

• Traffic Accidents

Traffic: Collision on I-70 East

The state Department of Transportation reported a collision on Interstate 70 East in Woodbine at Watersville Road at 8:34 a.m. on Tuesday.

• Public Transportation

Traffic: Collision on I-95 South in Baltimore City

A two-vehicle collision on Interstate 95 South in Baltimore City past the Baltimore Washington Parkway exit has closed the southbound left shoulder at 8:59 a.m. on Monday, according to the state Department of Transportation.

• Harford

Woman hurt early Saturday after shot is fired inside Edgewood home

A woman was injured early Saturday morning inside an Edgewood home where a shot was reported to have been fired, the Harford County Sheriff's Office said.

• Opinion

Transportation problems must be addressed regardless of maglev success [Commentary]

A maglev train system may or may not be part of an optimal or practical overall solution, but two things are certain: We must come up with plans and actions to solve our massive transportation problems soon, and — regardless of their characteristics — they will be very expensive.

• Public Transportation

Traffic: Accident on I-95 near White Marsh Boulevard cleared

As of 9:30 a.m., the Maryland Department of Transportation was reporting that an accident on southbound I-95 prior to White Marsh Boulevard had been cleared and all lanes were open.

• Baltimore City

Update: Traffic officer hit near Camden Yards released from hospital

A traffic officer has been released from the hospital after being seriously injured by a car near Oriole Park at Camden Yards before Wednesday night's game, Baltimore police said Thursday.

• Public Transportation Disasters

Traffic: Collision cleared from I-70 East

All lanes are open on Interstate 70 in Woodlawn on Friday morning with the clearing of a two-vehicle collision prior to the Baltimore Beltway exit, according to the state Department of Transportation.

• Laurel Leader

Woman injured in armed robbery at The Garden Inn

A 20-year-old woman was attacked and robbed inside her room at The Garden Inn on Route 198 Tuesday night, according to Anne Arundel County police.

• Public Transportation

Traffic: Emergency roadwork on MD 150 in Dundalk

Emergency roadwork on MD 150 East in Dundalk at Pembrooke Boulevard has closed the eastbound right traffic lane and eastbound right shoulder at 6:52 a.m., DOT said.

• Sports

In 2-0 win over No. 2 River Hill, No. 1 McDonogh girls soccer waits for big breakthrough

In its first two wins this season, the No. 1 McDonogh girls soccer team scored goals in bunches — 17 in all before Saturday's home game against No. 2 River Hill.

• Highway and Road Transportation

Traffic: Lanes closed on northbound I-95

Maryland traffic for Friday, Sept. 12, 2014.

• Public Transportation

Traffic: Traffic closed on I-895 South

All southbound traffic is shut down on Interstate 895 south at the Harbor Tunnel due to a disabled vehicle at 8:46 a.m. on Thursday, according to the state Department of Transportation.