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MDOT Insider is back here with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!

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

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

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

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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Here’s What You Need to Know About Sinkholes

Here’s What You Need to Know About Sinkholes

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is committed to helping motorists have a safe commute. Our crews are constantly working to address any issues that could interfere with travel, and sinkholes can certainly have an impact. SHA lead...

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Number of electric vehicles continues to grow in Maryland

Number of electric vehicles continues to grow in Maryland

Maryland is charged up over electric vehicles. The number of EV registrations continue to rise, with 68,628 in Maryland as of March 31, an increase of almost 2,500 since February. Just over 10 years ago, there were 609 EVs in the state. “Electric vehicle registrations...

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