St. Mary’s County approves two paratransit vans, adopts ADA and conduct policies as transit ridership rises Commissioners approved reallocating $195,995 to buy two wheelchair-accessible paratransit vans, adopted updated ADA eligibility/appeals and code-of-conduct policies, and accepted a $4.622 million FY26 STS operating grant after officials reported a 33% fixed-route and 68% paratransit ridership increase following a July 2025 fare-free policy.

St. Mary’s County is making strides in public transportation by investing nearly $200,000 in two new wheelchair-accessible paratransit vans to meet skyrocketing ridership demands!

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County Welcomes New STS Supervisor Ron Burpos and Announces Board Vacancies County appoints Ron Burpos as STS supervisor and seeks new board members.

St. Mary's County is gearing up for a transportation transformation with the appointment of new STS supervisor Ron Burpos and crucial updates on fleet expansion!

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Tri County Council Welcomes Jackson to Enhance Local Transportation Projects Council announces fare-free transit while addressing funding limitations for new buses.

St. Mary's County is revolutionizing public transportation with fare-free services while navigating funding challenges for new buses!

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Saint Mary's leads tri-county roundabout development initiative Saint Mary's takes the lead in developing roundabouts for the tri-county region.

St. Mary's County is paving the way for safer and more efficient traffic with a bold roundabout initiative that could transform regional transportation.

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Charles County discusses light rail expansion and intersection safety improvements County officials address traffic signal issues and ongoing light rail development plans.

St. Mary's County is grappling with traffic safety challenges and ambitious transit plans, raising crucial questions about the future of local commuting.

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Transportation Advisory Committee seeks new leadership before July deadline Chairman announces potential leadership changes as committee reflects on past achievements.

The St. Mary's County Transportation Advisory Committee faces a pivotal moment as they search for new leadership just months before their current chair steps down—will they rise to the challenge?

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State Highway reinstates left turn signals at FDR Boulevard and Chancellor's Run Road State Highway reinstates emergency left turn signals to improve traffic safety after two-year wait.

After a two-year wait, the State Highway Administration has reinstated emergency left turn signals at FDR Boulevard and Chancellor's Run Road to enhance traffic safety!

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Local officials urge Navy to promote alternative transportation amid rising traffic delays Officials report increased paratransit delays as Navy fails to advertise alternative transport options

St. Mary's County officials are calling on the Navy to boost alternative transport options as traffic congestion and paratransit delays hit alarming levels.

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County leaders oppose House Bill 1370 citing tax and transportation concerns County officials express strong opposition to House Bill 1370's taxation and regional transportation impacts.

St. Mary's County officials are raising alarms over House Bill 13, which could burden residents with higher taxes while shifting transportation funding responsibilities away from the state.

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