To commemorate the legacy of civil rights icon Rosa Parks, the Maryland Transit Administration will celebrate Transit Equity Day by offering free rides on Local Bus, Light Rail, Metro Subway, MARC Train, Commuter Bus and Mobility services on Wednesday, February 4.
Maryland is starting the year with momentum, and within the first few weeks, a series of announcements and project launches have signaled a clear focus on progress, access and connection. From digital services to transit and aviation, Maryland is moving forward on initiatives that many residents will notice almost immediately.
From starting construction on Maryland’s first Pedestrian Safety Action Plan project to the Motor Vehicle Administration’s releasing a data dashboard, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has worked hard this year to increase safety while also saving Marylanders time and money. Below are Maryland’s top five transportation achievements for 2025.
When most people hear “Maryland Department of Transportation” they think roads, bridges, transit, airports, the Port of Baltimore and vehicle registration and driver licensing services. This is all in MDOT’s wheelhouse, but with a deeper look, you will start to notice MDOT employees do more. They keep communities connected, supported and seen.
Choosing alcohol-free options isn’t just about personal preference; it plays a key role in preventing impaired driving. When you stay sober behind the wheel, you help protect your passengers, other drivers and the pedestrians who are especially vulnerable during busy holiday events.
Summertime fun may seem like a distant memory as winter settles in, but for some Baltimore City students the experiences they gained at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport this past summer are still taking flight.
Over four workshops, community members, civic leaders and transportation professionals – along with more than a dozen organizations – came together to explore the transportation challenges and opportunities facing older adults in Maryland.
It’s a powerful message of highway work zone safety, delivered by children urging Marylanders to help their fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers and grandparents get home safely every day.
“Behind every project we are all connected,” says one youngster in the video.
“My dad works here,” says another.
“My mom works here,” adds a third.
“Work zone safety… is everybody’s responsibility!” say two other children.
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Tie up your laces and strap on your helmets. The Maryland Department of Transportation wants to make its largest investment on record in bicycle and pedestrian projects. The Department’s draft six-year capital budget plan includes more than $537 million in active...