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Full-Speed Ahead for Acting Secretary Kathryn “Katie” Thomson

Full-Speed Ahead for Acting Secretary Kathryn “Katie” Thomson

Jan 13, 2026

Governor Wes Moore appointed Kathryn Thomson to lead the Maryland Department of Transportation. She started her role as Acting Secretary during a busy week of launching MTA’s new Metro Subway cars into service and celebrating the opening of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport’s new Concourse A/B Connector and Baggage Handling System. Amid all the exciting projects, we got to learn more about Acting Secretary Thomson’s experience and her plans for the future of transportation across Maryland.

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MDOT Wrapped: Maryland’s Top 5 Transportation Achievements in 2025

MDOT Wrapped: Maryland’s Top 5 Transportation Achievements in 2025

Dec 30, 2025

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. 

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Serving Beyond Transportation: How MDOT Employees Support Maryland Communities

Serving Beyond Transportation: How MDOT Employees Support Maryland Communities

Dec 23, 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.  

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Celebrate Safely: Enjoy the Holidays Without Driving Impaired

Celebrate Safely: Enjoy the Holidays Without Driving Impaired

Dec 17, 2025

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. 

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Check out the New Baltimore Transit Incentive Program

Check out the New Baltimore Transit Incentive Program

Nov 17, 2025

Good news, Baltimore commuters! The Maryland Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Commuter Choice Maryland recently expanded its Ride Together Rewards Program to include a new Baltimore Transit Incentive Program.  During designated promotional periods, first-time...

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From the Mouths of Babes: Kids Share a Critical Message of Work Zone Safety

From the Mouths of Babes: Kids Share a Critical Message of Work Zone Safety

Nov 6, 2025

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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