Getting To and Around

HOWARD COUNTY
In 2007, the Baltimore Region Rail System Plan Final Report recommended a rail system extending north, south, east and west to connect the entire region. The new system adds 66 miles to the existing 43 miles of metro subway and light rail lines, as well as 68 new stations to the 54 that exist now. The first step toward fulfilling the plan is the Red Line, a 12-mile, east-west transit corridor that connects Woodlawn—the station nearest Howard County—West Baltimore, downtown Baltimore, Canton and the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Campus by 2016. The same report also advocated a rail line into Howard County and Columbia within the next 40 years.

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
Interstate 97, the country's only main-line interstate highway contained completely within a single county, serves as Anne Arundel's major road artery. The northern part of the county is home to Interstate 695, commonly known as the Baltimore Beltway. Other major roads in the region include Interstate 895, Maryland State Highway 100 and Interstate 195, which serves BWI Airport. Interstate 595 runs through the county but is marked as US Highway 50 and US Route 301. Anne Arundel County's western shore is linked to the eastern shore of Queen Anne's County by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

AIRPORTS
Washington International
Thurgood Marshall Airport
Maryland Aviation Administration
Third Floor, Terminal Building
BWI Airport, MD 21240 (410) 859-7111
http://www.bwiairport.com/en/about-bwi/contact
Since its dedication as Friendship International Airport on June 24, 1950, the airport has been a leader in commercial aviation and customer service for the State of Maryland and the entire National Capital region. The State of Maryland purchased Friendship International from the City of Baltimore in 1972 for $36 million, and a year later changed the name to Baltimore/Washington International.

In its first full year of operation, Friendship International Airport served 211,236 passengers. In 2009, 20.95 million passengers flew through BWI Marshall Airport, recently rated "Best Airport" in the annual Airport Service Quality program for global airports serving between 15 million and 25 million passengers. The Maryland Aviation Administration, Maryland Department of Transportation oversees the five concourses—four domestic, one international/swing—69 jet gates and five commuter aircraft gates. The airport is 11 miles from the center of Howard County. The airport, which is within Anne Arundel County, 30 miles or less from most area cities.

Ronald Reagan International Airport (DCA)
Arlington County, VA 20001 (703) 417-8000
http://www.metwashairports.com/reagan
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport sits just across the Potomac River from the Nation's Capital. Built in 1941, the airport's original terminal, now called Terminal A, is on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1987, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority was formed to operate Washington National and Dulles International airports which were built and owned by the federal government. In 1997, Terminal B/C, opened with a new roadway and parking garages. The airport, 27 miles from Howard County, features an unequaled view of Washington D.C. and key monuments, and quality shopping and dining before and after security. The airport is 35 miles from Anne Arundel County.

Washington Dulles
International Airport (IAD)
Aviation and Autopilot Drives
Sterling, VA 20166 (703) 572-2700
http://www.metwashairports.com/dulles
Washington Dulles International Airport sits on 12,000 acres of land located in Chantilly, Va., 37 miles from Howard County and about 55 miles from Anne Arundel County. Dulles is a major hub for domestic and international air travel with 11 domestic legacy and low fare carriers and 22 international carriers which provide air service throughout the world. Flights operate from midfield concourses A, B, C and D and Z-gates connected to the Main Terminal. The airport connects to the region's highway system via an Authority-operated, 16-mile Airport Access Highway.

REGIONAL AIRPORTS
College Park Airport
1909 Corporal Frank Scott Drive
College Park, MD 20740
http://www.collegeparkairport.org
College Park Airport was established in 1909 after Wilbur Wright came to the field to train two military officers to fly the government's first aeroplane. The facility, known as the "Cradle of Aviation," is the world's oldest continually operated airport, serving the needs of aircraft pilots, and is also a site for history buffs and aviation enthusiasts.

Lee Airport
789 Edgewater
Annapolis, MD 21037 (410) 956-1280
The airport, just a few miles south of Annapolis' business district, is privately owned by Lee Airport Authority but is open to the public.

Carroll County Regional Airport
200 Airport Drive
Westminster, MD 21157 (410) 876-9885
http://www.carrollcountyairport.com/contact.htm
The airport relieves air traffic for the Baltimore International Airport (BWI)/Thurgood Marshall Airport and features corporate and general aviation (GA) facilities, services and support.

Frederick Municipal Airport
111 East Airport Drive
Frederick, MD 21701 (301) 600-2201
The airport is base for 260 aircraft, headquarters to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and home to one of eight Maryland State Police medevac units.

TRAIN SERVICE
AMTRAK
7 Amtrak Way
Amtrak/MARC Station
BWI Airport, MD 21240
(800) USA-RAIL, (872-7245)
http://www.amtrak.com
Free shuttle buses from this station serve the BWI Airport terminals, operating every 12 to 25 minutes daily. Buses stop adjacent to the rail station garage directly in front of the rail station. The station also is part of the passenger railroad's Acela Express, Northeast Regional and Vermonter routes. Visit the website for schedules, fares and more information.

Maryland Transit Administration
6 St. Paul St.
Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 539-5000
or (866) RIDE-MTA

MARC Train
http://mta.maryland.gov/marc-train
The MARC Camden Line has four stations in Howard County—Dorsey, Jessup, Savage and Laurel—with service to downtown Baltimore and METRO connections to Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Prince George and Montgomery counties.

In Anne Arundel County, the MARC Penn line stops at Odenton, along its route with connections to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. For commuter train maps, schedules, fares and more information, visit the MARC website or call the toll-free Ride MTA info line.

Light Rail
http://mta.maryland.gov/light-rail
The Hunt Valley and BWI Marshall Airport route provides daily service between Cromwell Station/Glen Burnie and Hunt Valley and Hunt Valley and BWI Airport. Contact the MTA for fares, schedules and more information.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Maryland Transit Administration
http://mta.maryland.gov/commuter-bus

Commuter Bus Service
The MTA offers commuter bus service in Anne Arundel County with express routes linking Washington, D.C., and Annapolis and Baltimore, Md. Visit the website or call (866) RIDE-MTA for maps, schedules fares and more information.

Howard Transit
For Route and Schedule Information
(800) 270-9553
http://www.howardtransit.com/routes
Howard Transit provides fixed route bus service in Clarksville, Columbia, Ellicott City, North Laurel, Savage and Elkridge, as well as to BWI Airport, selected MARC stations and industrial parks along the U.S. 1 corridor in Howard County. Most routes operate Monday through Saturday, and selected routes offer Sunday services. Additional late evening service is available on weekdays and specialized services are available to individuals with disabilities and senior citizens. Service is also available between Columbia and BWI Airport seven days per week.

HT Ride provides specialized transportation to senior citizens and individuals with disabilities throughout Howard County. Service is also available to individuals who cannot access bus routes due to disabilities. Certification is required prior to using the services. Call (800) 270-9553.

Connect-A-Ride
http://www.corridortransit.com
This daily bus service provides routes between Laurel and Columbia and in the Whiskey Bottom area of Howard County. There are stops in Savage, Owen Brown and Kings Contrivance with free transfers to Howard Transit routes.

Commuter Solutions
(410) 313-3130
This service provides free car and van pool matching services to individuals traveling within Howard County or to Washington D.C., Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Work on Wheels
(410) 859-1000
This service provides transit that links areas of high unemployment in Baltimore to employment sites in Howard County, where employers have difficulty attracting a labor force to fill entry-level jobs.

City of Annapolis
Transportation Department
308 Chinquapin Round Road
Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 263-7964
http://www.annapolis.gov/Government/Departments/Transportation.aspx
Several routes provide daily local bus service throughout Annapolis. The Gold Route connects students at Anne Arundel Community College with Annapolis and Edgewater. Visit the website or call for maps, schedules, fares and more information.

Central Maryland Regional Transit/Connect-A-Ride
312 Marshall Ave., Suite 100
Laurel, MD 20707 (800) 270-9553
http://www.cmrtransit.org/scheduleandmaps.html
The private-public partnership provides daily routes throughout the county, including stops at the Odenton MARC station, Arundel Mills Mall, Laurel Mall and more. See the website or call the toll-free number for more information.

Dillon's
7479 New Ridge Road
Hanover, MD 21076 (410) 647-2321
or (800) 827-3490
http://dillonbus.com/index.php
In addition to charter and other commuter bus service, this private company offers a route between Annapolis and New Carrollton Metrorail station. Call or visit the website for more information about maps, fares, schedules and more.

Washington Metropolitan
Area Transit Authority
600 Fifth St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20001 (202) 962-1234
http://www.wmata.com/index.cfm
The Metro bus system offers peak-hour service from Crofton to New Carrollton and other service from the BWI Airport/BWI Business Park light rail station to the Greenbelt Metrorail station. Call the general information line or visit the website for information about maps, fares, schedules, etc.

DRIVING AND COMMUTING
Public Works - Howard County
The Department of Planning and Zoning provides long-range traffic forecasts for the county through the MINUTP computer model and traffic counts by State Highway Administration (SHA) and Public Works traffic engineers. Analysts annually review the Maryland Department of Transportation consolidated transportation program and study SHA plans and programs for consistency with the General Plan. Call (410) 313-2357.

Fixing the Roads
Request such road improvements through the Bureau of Highways as repair pot holes, maintain guardrails and bridges, resolve drainage problems, replace sidewalks, curbs and ramps, and resurface. Call (410) 313-7450.

Snow Removal
The Bureau of Highways workers first service primary and secondary roads. Side streets are cleared after major arteries and collectors. Call (410) 313-7450.

Snow Removal on Undedicated Roads
For information on snow removal from undedicated subdivision roads, call the Public Works Administrative Bureau at (410) 313-2330.

Abandoned Vehicles
To ask the police to investigate an abandoned vehicle on a public right-of-way, call (410) 313 2200. You may request a disposal certificate by mail for removal of a vehicle abandoned on private property.

Street Lights
To petition for street lights through the Department of Public Works, call (410) 313 2430, but make sure they are accepted into the county system. BGE responds to repair requests at (410) 685-0123.

S.M.A.R.T. Program
With a Speed Monitoring and Awareness Radar Team, individuals and community groups can take an active role to reduce speeding in their neighborhoods. Plus, the program helps police determine which streets need enforcement or additional engineering efforts. Call (410) 313-4750.

T.A.G.S.
The Traffic Action Group for Safety includes community and government agencies to reduce impaired driving, speeding and inattentive driving, to increase seat-belt use and to ensure correct use of child safety seats. Other programs include educational materials for pedestrians, bicyclists and younger or older drivers.

Traffic Safety
The Police Department enforces motor vehicle laws. Officers administer radar, vascar and laser enforcement programs, implement DWI checkpoints, investigate fatal collisions, and work with Engineering, Highways, the State Highway Administration and other agencies to keep traffic moving safely and smoothly. Call (410) 313 4750.

Public Works - Anne Arundel County
The mission of the Department of Public Works includes providing safe, efficient, well maintained roads, bridges, and stormwater management systems.

Heritage Complex
2662 Riva Road
Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 222-7500
http://www.aacounty.org/DPW/index.cfm

Road Districts
http://www.aacounty.org/DPW/Highways/RoadDistricts.cfm
Visit the map on the Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works website to determine your road district. This will help facilitate service requests such as brush cutting, curb and gutter repair, guardrail repair, litter/debris removal, shoulder maintenance, storm drain repair and more. Road districts are open from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A supervisor will investigate your concern and respond within one week (one day if it is a hazard) to advise you of a schedule for any needed work.

Pothole Repair
http://www.aacounty.org/DPW/Highways/PotholeRepair.cfm
Contact the Pot Hole Hotline or the appropriate road district to request the repair of potholes and other road hazards. Call (410) 222-7045 or email potholes@aacounty.org. Road crews usually respond to and repair your pothole within two business days.

Snow Removal
http://www.aacounty.org/DPW/Highways/SnowRemoval.cfm
Anne Arundel County-maintained roadways should be cleared within 24 to 36 hours after typical storms. If you think the stated level of service has not been met, call (410) 222-4040.

Abandonded Vehicles
Report abandoned vehicles, trailers, etc., without tags or with expired tags on public streets to the Anne Arundel County police district station serving your community.
Eastern District (410) 222-6145
Northern District (410) 222-6135
Southern District (410) 222-1961
Western District (410) 222-6155

Street Lights
http://www.aacounty.org/DPW/Highways/StreetLights.cfm
To report problems with existing street lights, call Baltimore Gas and Electric at (800) 685-0123 or visit their website at www.bge.com. To request a new street light or an upgrade to an existing street light, contact the Anne Arundel Traffic Engineering Division at (410) 222-7331 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Neighborhood Traffic Control
http://www.aacounty.org/DPW/Highways/NeighTrafControl.cfm
http://www.aacounty.org/DPW/Highways/NeighborhoodTraffic.cfm
If you have concerns about traffic speeds and volumes in your area, read the county's Neighborhood Traffic Guidelines first. Then call (410) 222-7331 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to ask any questions about traffic calming or other projects in your neighborhood.

Traffic Safety
The Anne Arundel County Police Department enforces motor vehicle laws. Officers administer radar enforcement programs, implement DWI checkpoints, investigate fatal collisions and work with Engineering, Highway, the State Highway Administration and other agencies to keep traffic moving safely and smoothly. Call (410) 222-8050.

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION
Driver's License Offices
Columbia - Express Office
Columbia Business Center
6490 Dobbin Road
Columbia, MD 21045 (800) 950-1682
mvacs@mdot.state.md.us
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to noon; Closed Sunday and holidays.

Services
Renew Maryland Driver's License
Apply for a Photo Identification Card (For Non-Drivers Only)
Obtain Driving Records
Return Tags
Convert Provisional Driver's License
Convert Profile Driver's License
Duplicate Driver's License
Obtain Disability Placard

Kiosk Services
Vehicle Registration Renewal (Sticker Delivered at Kiosk)
Change of Address
Pin Management
Request Driving Records
Request Replacement Title
Veip Extension
Order Duplicate/Additional Registration Cards

Howard County
6340 Woodside Court
Columbia, MD 21046
Off Stevens Forest Road from
Broken Land Parkway
Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Services
Registering your Vehicle
Changing the Title
Applying for a Driver's License
As a new resident you must register your vehicle and obtain a new driver's license within 60 days of moving to Maryland. If you delay beyond 60 days, you will not be eligible for a tax credit for any titling tax paid in another state, and you may be subject to a citation for an out-of-state registration.

Anne Arundel County
160 Harry S. Truman Pkwy.
Annapolis, MD 21401

Glen Burnie Headquarters
6601 Ritchie Highway NE
Glen Burnie, MD 21062
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (all services); Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to noon (driver's license services only). Closed Sundays and holidays.

Window Services
A complete range of services

Kiosk Services
Renew vehicle registration (sticker delivered at kiosk)
Change of address
PIN management
Request driving records
Request replacement title
VEIP extension
Order duplicate/additional registration cards
Order plates (agricultural, Chesapeake Bay, personalized and standard)
Pay administrative flag fees
Request County Pride sticker
Driver's road tests are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, visit the MVA's Central Scheduling System online or visit the office location where you want to take the test and schedule an appointment. Commercial driver's skills tests are by appointment as well. Call (800) 950-1682, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m., to schedule an appointment.