If you travel toll roads in Maryland, you may want to check out this Baltimore Sun article.
The tolls will likely increase after next year for two reasons: the recession and debt.
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A stimulus project is starting on Interstate 83 across the state line.
Crews will resurface three miles along northbound and southbound I-83 from just south of Downes Road to the state line, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation's State Highway Administration.
Drivers should expect periodic lane closures between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday for the mainline work.
The project also involves resufacing several interchange ramps: two at Freeland Road, four at the Maryland 439/Old York Road, four at Maryland 45/York Road, one at Middletown Road and four at Maryland 137/Mt. Carmel Road.
Drivers may see restrictions on the ramps between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.
The administration awarded the $3.9 million contract to P. Flanigan and Sons Inc. of Baltimore.
Maryland has become the 11th state to ban text messaging for all drivers, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The new law will take effect on Oct. 1, 2009, and it will be considered a primary offense. That means a police officer doesn't have to have another reason, such as speeding, for pulling the driver over.
The District of Columbia, New Jersey and Virginia (effective July 1, 2009) also ban text messaging for all drivers.
Do you think Pennsylvania should pass such a law?
We received a postcard in the mail today about Rabbittransit's express bus service to Harrisburg and Maryland.
The transit agency has been trying to get the word out, especially with its new service to Maryland. Ridership was slim when it started.
The postcard highlights some of the benefits, such as saving on gas and wear and tear on your vehicle.
You can find out more about the express service by going here.
Have you been riding one of the express buses? What do you think of it?
