What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
Every Step Counts: Walktober Walkers Criss Crossed the State 8 Times and Now We Can See Where
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, also known as Walktober in Maryland. This year, Marylanders learned about pedestrian safety and accessibility and explored local sidewalks, trails, parks, and shared-use paths while participating in a statewide effort to...
MDOT Deputy Secretary Olugbenle Says This is Maryland’s Time
Maryland Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Oluseyi Olugbenle’s deep love of Maryland is plain to see.
“I’m obsessed with Maryland,” Deputy Secretary Olugbenle confessed.
How Walks to School Fostered a Mother and Son’s Special Bond
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maryland Department of Transportation...
More Than Recognition: The Benefits of Becoming an Employer Partner
The Maryland Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Commuter Choice Maryland Program’s recently...
Breaking Down Barriers to Transit-Oriented Development Across Maryland
The Maryland Department of Transportation is partnering with private developers to transform...
MDOT Assistant Secretary Morrison is a Lifelong Transportation Fan
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Assistant Secretary of Government Affairs and Outreach Drew Morrison has been a transportation fan from an early age. By the time he was in pre-school, he could identify makes and models of cars.He could easily tell a...
MD 295 Corridor Pilot: Lessons Learned & Looking Ahead
What if the secret to easing traffic isn’t one big fix, but a bunch of small, smart nudges — the right billboard, the right employer partner, the right nudge at the right moment? That’s exactly what Commuter Choice Maryland set out to test this year.
MDOT Grants Roadshow: Connecting Local Partners, Nonprofits and the Business Community to Transportation-Related Grants & Opportunities
Looking to create safe routes for children to get to and from school? How about funding to improve safety for those who walk, bike and roll? What about reducing stormwater runoff or air, water and climate pollution? There’s a grant for that! Cue in the 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...