Calvert County updates traffic-safety work; official says near‑real‑time data will aid decisions

Jessica Catano presented a work session on the Calvert County Strategic Highway Safety Plan, the host said. Catano is leading efforts to revitalize the Calvert County Traffic Safety Council and introduced software that provides more current crash and traffic metrics than previously available, enabling officials to use two‑week‑old data rather than data that were two to three years old.

Why it matters: More frequent and up‑to‑date traffic data can help prioritize safety projects and target interventions where collisions are concentrated. The host said Catano has worked with other Maryland counties to implement similar programs.

What the record shows: The synopsis praised Catano’s presentation and said the traffic-safety tools give Calvert County an opportunity to be a state leader; the episode did not list specific projects or funding tied to the plan. Officials were encouraged to consult the meeting materials for full details.