Additions to Accumulative Mileage on
Year. System. State System.

1932 231.96 3,644.01

1933 113.10 3,757.11

1934 69.13 3,826.24

1935 84.72 3,910.96

1936 44.10 3,955.06

A classification of the roads maintained by the Commission, as
of September 30, 1936, was:

Type "A" - Bituminous materials with and without concrete

shoulders 273.48
Type "B" - Macadam with concrete shoulders 507.04
Tyue "C" - Concrete, 16 feet and wider 870.38
Type "D" - Concrete, 12 to 15 feet 676.02
Type "E" - Concrete, 9 to 12 feet 105.62
Type "F" - Plain Macadem 847.93
Type "G" - Gravel, surface-treated 637.18
Type "H" - Gravel, untreated 35.63
Type "I" - Brick 1.78

Total Miles .. 3,955.06
Miles of Concrete Shoulders 903.77

In addition to the roads constructed, there were built in 1936, 14
bridges, replacing one-way or dangerous structures.

It is anticipated that during 1937, 19 new bridges will be con-
structed, replacing existing one-way or dangerous structures.

Since the inauguration of gasoline tax for Grade Elimination pro-
jects, the Commission has eliminated 68 grade crossings, either by
the construction of bridges or through road relocations.

In view of the vast expenditure under the direction of this body
and at the suggestion of Governor Nice, the first Legislative Session
during his Administration, authorized compensation for three full-time
members of the Commission, with a view to the elimination of waste
and extravagance and the reducing of operating costs to a minimum.

THE COMMISSIONER OF MOTOR
VEHICLES

Guilford Avenue and 21st Street, Baltimore.
(Term Expires May, 1939.)
Name. Postoffice.

Commissioner:
Walter R. Rudy Mt. Airy

Deputy Commissioner:

D. Marshall Schroeder Frederick
Registrar of Titles:
Michael A. Noppinger Baltimore

The Commissioner exercises, subject to review by the Courts,
entire jurisdiction over titling, registration and licensing of all motor
vehicles owned or operating continuously within the State. He has
jurisdiction and, subject to review by the Courts, sole authority in the
examination, qualifications and licensing of all persons operating motor
vehicles continuously within the State. Reciprocity with other States
gives to owners and drivers of cars coming into Maryland a period of