What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back here with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
Back to School: How MDOT is Helping Provide Students with Safe Routes to School
As students and parents get ready to head back to school, the Maryland Department of Transportation has been hard at work trying to make the trip to and from school safer. Through the national Safe Routes to Schools program, we provide communities with the tools needed to make this happen.
How the Port of Baltimore Brings Everyday Products to You
Do you ever shop at Target, Home Depot, Walmart, Lowe’s or Dick’s Sporting Goods and wonder how these stores get their merchandise? Of course not! Most people never give a second thought about the journey behind what they buy. But the fact is many of the items sold in the stores we shop in come right through the Port of Baltimore. Here’s how it works.
Midway Through 2026: MDOT Progress
As we are a little over halfway through 2026, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has...
MDTA Police Chief Col. Joseph F. Scott Retires Following 25 Years of Faithful Service
After 26 years of faithful service to Marylanders and the MDTA Police, Colonel Joseph F. Scott has...
SHA project with South Baltimore Gateway Partnership benefits recreation, environmental protection
A new multimillion-dollar collaboration between the Maryland Department of Transportation State...
It Takes Seconds to Save a Child’s Life — Stop. Look. Lock.
Every year, dozens of young people are lost to a completely preventable danger: pediatric vehicular heatstroke. Whether due to a change in routine, a momentary distraction, or a child gaining access to an unlocked vehicle, these heartbreaking incidents happen across the country—including right here in Maryland.
People of MDOT Who Make Maryland’s Road Signs
Do you know where all of Maryland's road signs are created? Introducing the State Highway Administration's sign shop. Whether it's parking signs, warning signs, or exit signs, a team of five works everyday to create them and keep Marylanders safe on the road. Each...
Shaping the Future of Transportation: A 2024 MDOT Fellow Reflects on Public Service
The 2026 class of Maryland Department of Transportation Fellows begins their journey with us this week. Previous students received valuable experience during their time with the department including seeing how government works and the many enriching careers within...
How the MVA is Expanding Access to Government Services for Veterans and Military Families
The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) continues to deliver premier customer service and transform its branches into a one-stop government shop. And now several MVA branches have Veteran Service Offices to help veterans and military families.
Just Like That: Maryland Publishes State’s First Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Plan
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) published the state’s first Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Plan (ZEVIP), innovating how Maryland builds convenient electric vehicle (EV) connections through 2031.