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.
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...
Do you know where all of Maryland's road signs are created? Introducing the State Highway Administration's sign shop. Whether it's parking signs, warning signs, or exit signs, a team of five works everyday to create them and keep Marylanders safe on the road. Each...
The 2026 class of Maryland Department of Transportation Fellows begins their journey with us this week. Previous students received valuable experience during their time with the department including seeing how government works and the many enriching careers within...
Calling all bike enthusiasts: the application for Fiscal Year 27 Bikeways funding is now open! Established in 2012, the Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Program (“Bikeways”) funds the design and building of bicycle routes across Maryland. The Bikeways...
A worker from Dundalk hurrying to get to work in Glen Burnie. A Baltimore area parent rushing to pick up their child from daycare. A person in South Baltimore dashing to an appointment. A student hustling to get to class. The increased congestion and longer commute...
Maryland’s progress in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) isn’t just about rails and roads — it’s about relationships. By coordinating across state, county and regional lines, we can turn shared goals into vibrant communities that align infrastructure, housing and...
MDOT archaeologists share the stories of Harriet Tubman’s family, friends and community members through a new oral-history initiative. Focused on the historic Malone’s Church community, which is just over a mile from Tubman’s birthplace, archaeologist recorded the stories of living descendants in Dorchester County.
Amid the hundreds of bills lawmakers are considering this legislative session, MDOT is pursuing three pieces of legislation that target dangerous driving behavior and impairment.
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.