Pittman issuing a frantic knee-jerk press release that demonstrates little to no understanding of traffic patterns, projections, or the nature of the traffic that crosses the bridge," Ricci wrote in an email. He said Hogan is "unequivocal" in that stance. Larry Hogan, said the governor considers adding a span to the current bridge "the only serious option he supports." Michael Ricci, a spokesman for Republican Gov. "All three options could destroy parks along the Chesapeake Bay, at a time when we are trying to expand public water access." "Any of the three options will be severely disruptive to existing communities and sensitive environmental areas," Pittman said in a statement. The proposals include: Maryland 100 to US 301, between Pasadena, Rock Hall and Centreville the existing Bay Bridge corridor, US 50/301 to US 50 between Crofton and Queenstown and US 50/301 between Crofton and Easton.Īnne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman said he was surprised to learn Tuesday all three options to build cross through Anne Arundel County.īlowout loss to Bears brings major questions for slumping Commanders That option best relieves congestion at the existing Bay Bridge on both non-summer weekdays and summer weekends, compared to all the others, officials said. Jim Ports, the executive director of the transportation authority, said while all four proposals are being included for further study, traffic models indicate that building a third crossing near the current bridge "would have the most positive impact on reducing traffic." The proposals narrow the possibilities from 14 that were first considered. The Maryland Transportation Authority also announced a fourth option of not building a new bay crossing.ĭata indicates the three construction proposals are the only ones that sufficiently meet the purpose and need in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, officials said. Maryland narrowed the possibilities for a potential new crossing over the Chesapeake Bay to ease traffic congestion to three areas near the current twin spans of the Bay Bridge, state officials announced Tuesday.
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