U.S. Army Signal School Detachment

ARRIVING AT FORT GEORGE G. MEADE

Fort Meade is located in Odenton, Maryland, halfway between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland. The Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Airport serves the post, located approximately 10 minutes away. Taxis are available in front of the terminal. Approximate taxi fare from BWI to USASSD is $50. (Some taxi companies are not allowed on the installation, so make sure you bring USASSD’s contact phone number with you in case of difficulty upon arrival at the gate). Students encountering unusual situations en route (snowed in, flight cancellation, vehicle trouble, etc.) must call the CQ Desk (301) 677-2386 and notify the Platoon Sergeant on Duty. The Baltimore/Washington D.C. corridor has a high volume of traffic during most hours of the day; please drive carefully while traveling to Fort Meade.

SUGGESTED TAXI NUMBERS

Associated Cab (410) 766-1234 EZ Transportation (410) 761-9987 Veterans Taxi (410) 729-0244 AA Cab (410) 674-6660

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From Washington D.C.: take MD295 (B/W Parkway) North toward Baltimore to US 175 East. Turn right onto Reece Road, which turns into the Main Gate. Once on the installation stay on Reece Road and then turn left onto Cooper Avenue. Follow Cooper Avenue to Mapes Read and turn right. Continue on Mapes Road to 6th Armored Cavalry Road and turn left. Arrive at Building 8609 USASSD, which you will see is on the right.

From Baltimore: take MD295 (B/W Parkway) South toward Washington to US 175 East. Turn right onto Reece Road, which turns into the Main Gate. Once on the installation stay on Reece Road and then turn left onto Cooper Avenue. Follow Cooper Avenue to Mapes Read and turn right. Continue on Mapes Road to 6th Armored Cavalry Road and turn left. Arrive at Building 8609 USASSD, which you will see is on the right.

Fort Meade