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Plug, Charge, Drive: What’s up with Maryland’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure?
Uncertainty on electric vehicles (EV) and electric vehicle charging is swirling these days. There are news stories and social media posts writing about the lack of electric vehicle charging stations and that without federal funding and support there won’t be any...

Preakness 150 Travel Guide: Best Ways to Get Around Baltimore on Race Day
The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes is on May 17, 2025. The second jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown will bring tens of thousands of people to Baltimore. If you plan ahead, you’ll reduce stress as you travel to and from Pimlico for the race. Air Travel: BWI...
A Conversation With the Women Overseeing the Safety and Security at the Port of Baltimore
There is always something happening at the Port of Baltimore, and Maryland Transportation...
Work Zone Safety: How Portable Flagging Stations Help Keep Workers Safe
Each day in Maryland there are 300 highway construction, maintenance and utility work zones with...
MDOT Introduces New Process for Maryland Counties to Share Transportation Priorities
Each year, Maryland counties identify and share their transportation priorities with the Maryland...

Maryland Flood Awareness Month: Why the Whole State Needs to Be Prepared
Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the U.S., according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Every county in Maryland, including non-coastal counties, is at risk of flooding. Flooding can occur following precipitation events, during...

Here’s How Commuter Choice Maryland Can Improve Your Commute
The Maryland Department of Transportation commuter incentives program is on a mission to improve the commutes of millions of workers across the state. Last year, Commuter Choice Maryland continued to expand to offer more incentives, resources and support for...

Francis Scott Key Bridge History: See 1970s Construction Photos
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore spanned the distance across the Patapsco River. But it also spanned time. The Key Bridge was built in the 1970s and completed the Baltimore Beltway. The bridge’s time was tragically cut short on March 26, 2024 when the...

MDOT Celebrates 10,000 Certified Small and Minority-Owned Firms
The Maryland Department of Transportation is thrilled to announce that there are now 10,000 certified firms across our minority, small and women-owned business programs in Maryland! The Department hosts one of the largest directories of certified firms in the...

Completing Maryland’s Streets: New Implementation Plans to Drive Our Work
Did you know that Maryland has a goal of reducing deaths and injuries on our roads to zero by 2030? This is Vision Zero, and it makes sense since zero is the only acceptable number. The good news is that the curve bent downward last year, almost 10 percent compared to...