What’s New at MDOT
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New Commuting Reality: MDOT’s Commitment to Saving Baltimore Area Commuters Time
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...
Keeping Maryland Rolling: The Importance of Transit Employee Appreciation
Transit Employee Appreciation Week is for all transit workers, as a celebration of their commitment to our riders’ well-being, because behind every satisfactory ride, reimagined route map and finely tuned schedule is a team of individuals dedicated to service to their community.
Celebrate Safely: Enjoy the Holidays Without Driving Impaired
The holiday season in Maryland is a time for gathering, laughing and making memories with the...
Winter Reflections: BWI Marshall Airport’s Summer Youth Initiative Continues to Inspire Young Aviation Leaders
Summertime fun may seem like a distant memory as winter settles in, but for some Baltimore City...
Building Connections: MDOT’s MOVE Roundtable Brings Communities Together to Advance Mobility and Opportunity
This year, conversations about creating transportation systems where everyone can move freely,...
At the Maryland Department of Transportation, We Are Serious About Safety
More than 570 people lost their lives on Maryland roadways in 2024. A quarter of those deaths involved people who were walking or biking. While overall, we saw a decrease in traffic fatalities in 2024 compared to 2023 and continue to see a positive, downward trend,...
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...