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First-In-Nation Congestion Pricing Plan Takes Effect In NYC: Here's How It Works First-In-Nation Congestion Pricing Plan Takes Effect In NYC: Here's How It Works
First-In-Nation Congestion Pricing Plan Takes Effect In NYC: Here's How It Works Driving in New York City and heading south of midtown Manhattan? You'll now be paying for it. New York City has become the first city in the nation to implement a congestion pricing plan, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reducing traffic in Manhattan’s busiest areas while funding crucial public transit improvements. This plan went into effect on Sunday, January 5. It seeks to lower traffic congestion, improve air quality, and finance important upgrades to public transportation. Key Details of the Plan Toll Rates: Vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street will incur a toll starti…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Maryland Transit Administration Offering Free Rides On Election Day Maryland Transit Administration Offering Free Rides On Election Day
Maryland Transit Administration Offering Free Rides On Election Day The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration is encouraging voters to "roll to the polls" with free rides on Election Day. For the first time in state history, the MTA will be offering free transit on its core services - bus, Metro subway, Light Rail, and Mobility - on Tuesday, Nov. 5 in an "effort to eliminate transportation barriers that may prevent voters from getting to the polls."  Free transit rides will be available on Maryland Transit Administration core service including Local Bus (CityLink, LocalLink and Express BusLink), Metro Subway, Light Rail …

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by Zak Failla
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These DMV Cities Were Ranked Among Best Places To Live In America By 'Fortune' These DMV Cities Were Ranked Among Best Places To Live In America By 'Fortune'
These DMV Cities Were Ranked Among Best Places To Live In America By 'Fortune' Looking for a new place to call home? Two cities, one in Maryland and the other in northern Virginia, were ranked above the rest in terms of schools, amenities, jobs, and more, according to a report from Fortune. The report evaluated nearly 1,900 municipalities with around 20,000 residents across all 50 states, and focused on five data points: education, aging resources, general wellness, financial health, and livability. Silver Spring at No. 3 on the list was cited as Maryland's top place to live due to its public transit options, proximity to Washington D.C., wide range of businesses, a…

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by Valerie Musson
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Masks No Longer Required Indoors In Baltimore; Optional In Schools Masks No Longer Required Indoors In Baltimore; Optional In Schools
Masks No Longer Required Indoors In Baltimore; Optional In Schools The City of Baltimore’s indoor mask mandate has been lifted. “Baltimore’s COVID-19 infection metrics are just a fraction of what they were a few weeks ago,” said Mayor Brandon M. Scott in a statement. “We will continue to monitor our COVID-19 metrics and make informed decisions. The health safety of our residents remains my top priority.” The policy was lifted as of 6 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1. The decision to remove the mandate came after recent data trends showed a stark decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations.  As of Tuesday, Feb. 22, the Maryland Department of Health determined that 77% …

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by David Cifarelli