What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back here with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
Serious About Safety: Life-Saving Legislation
Amid the hundreds of bills lawmakers are considering this legislative session, MDOT is pursuing three pieces of legislation that target dangerous driving behavior and impairment.
Honoring a Legacy: Free Rides on National Transit Equity Day
To commemorate the legacy of civil rights icon Rosa Parks, the Maryland Transit Administration will celebrate Transit Equity Day by offering free rides on Local Bus, Light Rail, Metro Subway, MARC Train, Commuter Bus and Mobility services on Wednesday, February 4.
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...
Serving Beyond Transportation: How MDOT Employees Support Maryland Communities
When most people hear “Maryland Department of Transportation” they think roads, bridges, transit,...
Celebrate Safely: Enjoy the Holidays Without Driving Impaired
The holiday season in Maryland is a time for gathering, laughing and making memories with the...
Inside the MDTA Police Community Partnerships Academy
Laura Vandervort is a self-proclaimed crime junkie. When she’s not busy supporting the Maryland Transportation Authority’s (MDTA) DriveEzMD Customer Service Centers, you can likely find her watching the latest episode of “Chicago P.D.” That’s why a flyer for the MDTA...
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Discover Maryland’s History at Every Turn With Roadside Historical Markers
https://youtube.com/shorts/9F0og18VzKQ?si=Nb4u6duJA3kFdBou From bustling cities and busy ports to peaceful mountain peaks and picturesque shores, Maryland’s story is written across its landscapes. One of the most fascinating ways to connect with the state’s...
Walking the Walk: Maryland Proposes Highest Investment on Record in Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects
Tie up your laces and strap on your helmets. The Maryland Department of Transportation wants to make its largest investment on record in bicycle and pedestrian projects. The Department’s draft six-year capital budget plan includes more than $537 million in active...
MDOT Grants: Empowering Maryland’s Local Governments to Access Federal Funding
At the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), we take pride in driving Maryland forward by delivering safe, reliable, sustainable and equitable multimodal transportation. An essential part of our mission is helping local governments unlock game changing federal...
Turning Surplus into Opportunity: How MDOT’s Excess Property Drives Economic Growth
When people think of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), they likely picture roads, bridges, trains and buses – not real estate. But MDOT is one of the largest landowners in the state, managing thousands of acres of land used for everything from highways...