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Health & Fitness

The Cost of Inaction

Governor Martin O'Malley, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. and House Speaker Michael E. Busch unveil a plan to address Maryland's transportation needs.

By Takirra Winfield, Press Secretary

Driving on roads that are congested, deteriorated or unsafe costs Maryland commuters $6.2 billion each year.

  • Driving on roads that are congested, deteriorated or unsafe costs the average DC commuter 67 hours of lost time, 32 gallons of wasted gas, and $2,195 out-of-pocket each year.
  • Driving on roads that are congested, deteriorated or unsafe costs the average Baltimore commuter 41 hours of lost time, 19 gallons of wasted gas, and $1,781 out-of-pocket each year.

 

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