What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
MTA’s New Administrator Tony Bridges says he’s “Proud to be Part of the Team”
For the Maryland Transit Administration's (MTA) new administrator, it's a bit of a homecoming. Administrator Tony Bridges returned to the MTA earlier this month - this time to lead the agency. On his first day, Administrator Bridges shared a message with MTA's...
Celebrating “work worth doing” on Labor Day
Ahead of Labor Day, Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson wrote to our 10,000 employees about the value of the work they do. Here’s her inspiring message about serving the people of Maryland. --- As we enter this Labor Day holiday weekend, I wanted to convey my...
Serious About Safety… in 1963
Making transportation safer has long been a focus in Maryland and across the country. Research...
A Summer of Service, Learning and Transportation
When people think about transportation, they often picture roads, bridges, trains and airports....
Meet Dr. Dangerfield: MDOT’s Newest Assistant Secretary
If there’s one thing you should know about Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Assistant...
Back to School: How MDOT is Helping Provide Students with Safe Routes to School
As students and parents get ready to head back to school, the Maryland Department of Transportation has been hard at work trying to make the trip to and from school safer. Through the national Safe Routes to Schools program, we provide communities with the tools needed to make this happen.
How the Port of Baltimore Brings Everyday Products to You
Do you ever shop at Target, Home Depot, Walmart, Lowe’s or Dick’s Sporting Goods and wonder how these stores get their merchandise? Of course not! Most people never give a second thought about the journey behind what they buy. But the fact is many of the items sold in the stores we shop in come right through the Port of Baltimore. Here’s how it works.
Delivering Results: Celebrating Two Years of MDOT’s Complete Streets Policy
Our Complete Streets approach is making a real difference. Currently the number of people killed in crashes in Maryland is down more than 17% year over year. In 2025, fatal crashes dropped by 18%, with the biggest gains among pedestrians and bicyclists.
Midway Through 2026: MDOT Progress
As we are a little over halfway through 2026, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has delivered several major projects and made significant progress on several other big projects. These achievements are helping to make Maryland safer, more connected and...
MDTA Police Chief Col. Joseph F. Scott Retires Following 25 Years of Faithful Service
After 26 years of faithful service to Marylanders and the MDTA Police, Colonel Joseph F. Scott has retired as chief of the MDTA Police. Colonel Scott led a remarkable and trailblazing career, focused on service and community at every rank. Congratulations Colonel!...