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In Maryland, there are 273 bridges and over 2,201 miles of highway in poor condition. Since 2011, commute average, each driver pays $637 per year in costs that result from driving on roads in need of repair. Maryland is expected to receive approximately $4.6 billion in federal funding for highways and bridges. On average, this is about highway funding. Maryland will also receive approximately $28 million in 402 formula funding for highway states to improve driver behavior and reduce deaths and injuries from motor vehicle-related crashes. On an average annual basis, this represents about a
Maryland will receive approximately
to augment its commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety efforts to reduce CMV crashes through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) formula grant. funding compared to FAST Act levels. Maryland will be able to apply for funds to modernize data collection systems so it can collect near real-time data on all reported crashes, including fatal ones. This would help enhance safety and allow the Maryland Department of Transportation to understand and Maryland will receive about $1.8 billion under the IIJA to improve public transportation options across the state. formula transit-funding levels.
To learn more, please visit www.fhwa.dot. gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law.
WILMAPCO to Study Truck Access Improvements in the Port of Wilmington Area
Over the past year, WILMAPCO staff has been conducting an
the Port of Wilmington in coordination with the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT).
This analysis has evaluated and recommendedaseriesofimprovements to truck circulation and access in the area, including examining the recommendations of previous studies and plans that include the Route 9 Corridor Master Plan, 2008 Southbridge CirculationStudy,and2028Wilmington Comprehensive Plan.
analysis. The scenarios are as follows:
1. Alternative 1 – Pigeon Point Option 1
2. Alternative 2 – Pigeon Point Option 2
3. Alternative 3 –
Pyles Lane Extension
4. Alternative 4 – Garasches Lane
5. Alternative 5 – Sign and reroute all port
6. Existing conditions
to serve as the basis
for comparison of the
Each scenario will measure several potential impacts/benefits of their implementation, including:
• Intersection level of service
• Reduction of truck traffic along SR 9 between I-295 and Terminal Avenue
• Fuel consumption and other air quality/environmental benefits
Once the analysis is completed and public feedback incorporated, projects determined to be most The next step would be inclusion in the DelDOT Capital Transportation Program and WILMAPCO Regional Transportation Plan for future implementation.
To view details of the alternatives considered, please visit www.wilmapco.org/port_alternatives and click on the March 23 Public Workshop #2 presentation.
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