What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
Breaking Down Barriers to Transit-Oriented Development Across Maryland
The Maryland Department of Transportation is partnering with private developers to transform underused public land across the state into mixed-use communities with housing, offices and retail conveniently just steps from MARC, Light Rail and Metro stations.
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
The Corridor Pilot Is Wrapping Up What if the secret to easing traffic isn't one big fix, but a...
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...
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....
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 into a photo with some familiar faces shows our focus on safety goes back decades.
A Summer of Service, Learning and Transportation
When people think about transportation, they often picture roads, bridges, trains and airports. This summer, I learned that transportation is much more than infrastructure. There’s a whole world behind the scenes with the people who plan, build, maintain and communicate with the communities they serve.
Meet Dr. Dangerfield: MDOT’s Newest Assistant Secretary
If there’s one thing you should know about Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Assistant Secretary of Administration Percy Dangerfield, it’s that he has an open-door policy.
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.




