What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back here with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
The People of MDOT: Meet Lorian Lipton, a teacher of state contract management
Welcome to the People of MDOT. In this series, we’ll profile key figures within the Department who work behind the scenes and make an indelible imprint in Maryland. Our goal is to spotlight individuals, discover their passion and inspiration and learn about the many...
Stronger Together: How Maryland’s Partnerships Are Helping Advance Development Projects Near Transit Stations
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...
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Turns 75: From Friendship to a Holiday Travel Hub
As travelers head out for the busy Thanksgiving weekend, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport stands...
Check out the New Baltimore Transit Incentive Program
Good news, Baltimore commuters! The Maryland Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Commuter Choice...
The Benefit of Trees: Apply for Funding to Support Community Greening!
Free Trees? Yes Please! The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is accepting applications...
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...
Work Zone Safety: How Portable Flagging Stations Help Keep Workers Safe
Each day in Maryland there are 300 highway construction, maintenance and utility work zones with more than 1,000 workers. From 2019-2023, there were 7,110 work zone-related crashes in Maryland – an average of more than 1,400 each year – resulting in 2,587 injuries and...
MDOT Introduces New Process for Maryland Counties to Share Transportation Priorities
Each year, Maryland counties identify and share their transportation priorities with the Maryland Department of Transportation to help inform the development of the agency’s capital budget, also known as the Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP). This year, we are...
Maryland Flood Awareness Month: Why the Whole State Needs to Be Prepared
Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the U.S., according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Every county in Maryland, including non-coastal counties, is at risk of flooding. Flooding can occur following precipitation events, during...
Here’s How Commuter Choice Maryland Can Improve Your Commute
The Maryland Department of Transportation commuter incentives program is on a mission to improve the commutes of millions of workers across the state. Last year, Commuter Choice Maryland continued to expand to offer more incentives, resources and support for...