In a letter to all 50 state governors, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, and the governor of Puerto Rico, Duffy — a former Republican congressman — urged them to take part in the Federal Highway Administration’s “Safe Arterials for Everyone through Reliable Operations and Distraction-Reducing Strategies,” or SAFE ROADS, initiative.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced Wednesday that Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld will step down from his position, effective Aug. 1 — yet another departure from his executive Cabinet.

Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld spoke with WTOP’s Nick Iannelli on some of the biggest challenges and successes in his career, as he prepares to step down at the end of July.