What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back here with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
Honoring a Legacy: Free Rides on National Transit Equity Day
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.
Advancing Transit-Oriented Development through Local Support
Established in 2008, the State TOD Designation program provides state recognition and support for local governments who are planning for and advancing TOD at local transit stations.
The Benefit of Trees: Apply for Funding to Support Community Greening!
Free Trees? Yes Please! The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is accepting applications...
From the Mouths of Babes: Kids Share a Critical Message of Work Zone Safety
https://youtu.be/Ce_SxhDSkNE?si=Xz-4kP7st2HigmgQ By now you may have seen it on television or...
Inside the MDTA Police Community Partnerships Academy
Laura Vandervort is a self-proclaimed crime junkie. When she’s not busy supporting the Maryland...
Here’s What You Should Know About MDOT’s New Strategic Asset Management Plan
In keeping with statewide modernization efforts and our larger commitment to data-driven decision making, this past January, Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld approved the 2025 Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) for the Maryland Department of Transportation. Just what...
Forecasting Holiday Travel: How MDOT Predicts the Best Times to Travel
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer and the beginning of the busy summer travel season. For many that means hitting the roads to reach their destination. To help travelers plan a smooth trip, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) and the...
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 Authority (MDTA) Police Captain Michelle Mount and Maryland Port Administration (MPA) Director of Security Kathleen Bowen know that better than most. We recently spoke with the...