Gov. Hogan Announces New Md. License Plate, Bay Crossing Study

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced a flag-centric new license plate design, as well as a study that will identify the location and explore potential funding options for a new Chesapeake Bay crossing.

The Motor Vehicle Administration will start issuing the new plates on Sept. 26 for all passenger cars, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles, and multipurpose vehicles.

The $5 million "Tier 1 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)" Study, which was voted on and approved by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board last week, will begin this fall and take up to 48 months to complete.

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