What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back here with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across 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...
A Safety First Mission for MDOT’s Police Officers
Across Maryland’s transportation system, keeping people safe involves the coordinated work of...
A Message from the Secretary: Honoring the Memory of Our Beloved Colleagues
Below is a message Maryland Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson sent to employees about the...
Riding the Rails of Progress: The New Baltimore Metro Subway Railcars and Modernizing Transit
I have always enjoyed trying new things, even when I am a little nervous about it. So, when the...
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.
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...
How MDOT Archaeologists Preserve Tales from Harriet Tubman’s Community
MDOT archaeologists share the stories of Harriet Tubman’s family, friends and community members through a new oral-history initiative. Focused on the historic Malone’s Church community, which is just over a mile from Tubman’s birthplace, archaeologist recorded the stories of living descendants in Dorchester County.