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30 Agencies, Organizations Awarded Grants for Efforts to Make Roadways Safer for Vulnerable Users

Story Time and Educational Lesson Focused on Safety

Preliminary data shows year-over-year increase in fatalities

Unlike driving a car or operating a motorcycle, there’s no license for riding a bicycle on the road. For this reason, it is important for bicyclists to use proper directional…

When it comes to road safety, pedestrians are one of the most vulnerable populations in our community. We are ALL pedestrians. Every time you walk your dog, cross the street…

GLEN BURNIE, MD (October 27, 2022) – Many people love a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to traffic safety. The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s…

We begin teaching kids to look both ways before crossing the street long before they’re independent enough to do it on their own. What else should we teach them about…

Thousands of pedestrians in Maryland are struck by motorists each year, often causing injury or death. There are safety laws in place that apply to both drivers and pedestrians aimed…

MDOT, law enforcement partners announce 2021 figures and urge commitment to safety; Survey indicates 93% of Marylanders consider unsafe driving a major problem

As springtime and warmer weather approaches, we will see an increase in the number of pedestrians celebrating the end of winter in the fresh air and sunshine. Unfortunately, this increase…