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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The price of public transportation in Baltimore will increase by 10 cents, according to transit authorities. People who ride the city buses, light rail, and subway trains will have to pay the extra fare starting June 26, per the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). READ MORE: Metropolitan Police Department Officer Fired Upon In Impound Parking Lot, Arrests Made That calculation is based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers. The price of public transportation increases every two years as required by the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act of 2013. The price hike was supposed to go into effect on June 27, 2021, but Gov. Larry Hogan decided to mitigate it by using funds from the American Relief Plan Act of 2021. Transit authorities say that “MTA fares are among the lowest of top transit agencies across the United States.” READ MORE: Baltimore Exhibit Focuses On Maryland's Ties To The Civil … [Read more...] about The Cost Of Riding Baltimore’s Buses And Subway Trains Will Soon Increase

ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Governor Larry Hogan signed another 140 bills into law Monday at the statehouse alongside House Speaker Adrienne Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson. In addition to the $4 billion capital budget signed Monday, HB 1397 caps the copay or coinsurance of insulin to “no more than $30 for a 30-day supply.” READ MORE: Rowboat Rescue: Baltimore's Firefighters Saved Three People From The Bay Monday A handful of transportation bills changes laws on Maryland roadways. Notably, SB 147 expands Maryland’s existing “Move Over” law beyond public safety and service vehicles to include all vehicles stopped on the highway with warning lights, flashers, or other caution signals. “We don’t want you to move over if it’s not safe to do so. But, what you can do is reduce your speed,” Ragina Ali of AAA Mid-Atlantic said. “This, we hope, will not only provide extra protections to motorists who may be stopped on the side of the road, but also our first responders and tow … [Read more...] about Hogan, Ferguson And Jones Sign Transportation, Insulin Bills Into Law

(CNN) — Late New York City rapper Biggie Smalls is getting a very New York celebration for what would have been his 50th birthday: a MetroCard. Strap-hangers can purchase MetroCards emblazoned with the hiphop legend’s face at four stations in Brooklyn on Saturday, according to a press release from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). READ MORE: Susan Sarandon Facing Backlash Anti-Cop Twitter Post The artist, also known by the stage name Notorious B.I.G., was born Christopher Wallace on May 21, 1972, in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. After releasing two Grammy-nominated studio records, Wallace was shot and killed at 24 in Los Angeles. His murder is still unsolved. Special-edition MetroCards aren’t the only way the city is celebrating Biggie’s birthday. The Empire State Building will also light up in red and white and feature a spinning crown on its mast to honor the rapper’s legacy, according to a news release. Members of Wallace’s family, including his children … [Read more...] about NYC Is Celebrating Christopher Wallace A.K.A Biggie Smalls’ 50th Birthday Big