ㅤ The Baltimore Key Bridge is owned by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), which came into existence in 1971, the same year President Nixon announced the suspension of the dollar’s convertibility into gold.
ㅤ The MDTA can issue either taxable or exempt bonds to finance large scale projects. As of June 30, 2010, the Authority had outstanding revenue bonds totaling $2.7 billion. Most of this debt was in the form of transportation facility revenue bonds valued at $1.6 billion, for MDTA toll facilities.
ㅤ The toll for using the Francis Scott Key Bridge was between $3 to $45, depending on the type of vehicle and payment method.
Primary Goods Transported Through the Port of Baltimore (currently blocked):
Imports: The Port of Baltimore handles significant imports such as salt, sugar, and bulk items.
Exports: The port is a major hub for exporting coal and vehicles, particularly autos and light trucks.
The Port of Baltimore is owned by the state of Maryland and is operated by the Maryland Port Administration (MPA), which is a unit of the Maryland Department of Transportation. The MPA manages the state-owned marine terminals within the port, while there are also privately owned marine terminals that operate alongside the public terminals.
ㅤ The Baltimore Key Bridge is owned by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), which came into existence in 1971, the same year President Nixon announced the suspension of the dollar’s convertibility into gold.
ㅤ The MDTA can issue either taxable or exempt bonds to finance large scale projects. As of June 30, 2010, the Authority had outstanding revenue bonds totaling $2.7 billion. Most of this debt was in the form of transportation facility revenue bonds valued at $1.6 billion, for MDTA toll facilities.
ㅤ The toll for using the Francis Scott Key Bridge was between $3 to $45, depending on the type of vehicle and payment method.
Primary Goods Transported Through the Port of Baltimore (currently blocked):
Imports: The Port of Baltimore handles significant imports such as salt, sugar, and bulk items.
Exports: The port is a major hub for exporting coal and vehicles, particularly autos and light trucks.
The Port of Baltimore is owned by the state of Maryland and is operated by the Maryland Port Administration (MPA), which is a unit of the Maryland Department of Transportation. The MPA manages the state-owned marine terminals within the port, while there are also privately owned marine terminals that operate alongside the public terminals.