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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They need to set up a ferry for locals. Something like within X miles of the bridge and only provide it for locals.

I cant imagine living in Sparrows Point and commuting to Glen Burnie for work and then your [b]20 min commute turns into 1.5 hours.[/b] Or vice versa. The surrounding areas are mostly working class and cannot afford this- in time or in funds. [/quote]
I am somewhat familiar with both of these areas. I just did a Google map search and it would take 35 minutes using the Ft McHenry tunnell. It's not great but it's not 1.5 hours.[/quote]

If you can use the tunnel efficiently and if traffic doesnt get worse because now a whole section of 695 is closed. Sparrows Point to GB was calculated at 20 minutes last Friday. Next Friday- non spring break traffic- is 30-50 and thats not including summer or winter break traffic or when the tunnel  isnt having lanes closed for maintenance or accidents, etc. 
And Im not convinced google maps can anticipate the rise in traffic flow because I thought it was based on previous data.

The 1.5 hour time is probably a bit hyperbolic but I know my life would be in an upheaval if my commute doubled adding minmum 40-60 minutes to my day. Having kids and working is a delicate balance. 
Its great the shipping lanes will re-open and the port gets re-opened but this is minimum 4 years. Local residents will need alternative means and they should be a top priority.

I always had an EzPass when living in Baltimore so I cant remember individual tolls costs, just that it was X amount every month- is there a price difference in toll between McHenry and Key ?[/quote]

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