NEWS RELEASES
Portion of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway Under Review by DOI
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through DOI's website.
WASHINGTON – In an effort to carry out President Trump’s call to improve America’s infrastructure and transform our roads and bridges, the US Department of the Interior (DOI) and the state of Maryland have signed a non-binding agreement to work together to explore possible legislative solutions regarding future management alternatives for a 19-mile portion of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway that is administered by the National Park Service (NPS). The agreement was signed by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan. While no decisions have been made, the agreement provides a framework for DOI to collaborate with Governor Hogan and the state of Maryland to evaluate all possibilities.
According to Secretary Zinke, “The most direct interaction that many Americans have with our nation's infrastructure is on their everyday commute.” Simply by meeting and coming to an accord between two parties, it is one step closer to determining what solution best serves the American public, especially those who rely on the Baltimore Washington Parkway for commuting to work daily. As well, the Baltimore Washington Parkway serves as a major transportation artery into Washington, D.C. with nearly 120,000 commuters daily. Ongoing development has increased traffic volumes and led to regular congestion.
View the complete press release at the US Department of the Interior (DOI) website.