What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back here with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
Serving Beyond Transportation: How MDOT Employees Support Maryland Communities
When most people hear “Maryland Department of Transportation” they think roads, bridges, transit, airports, the Port of Baltimore and vehicle registration and driver licensing services. This is all in MDOT’s wheelhouse, but with a deeper look, you will start to notice MDOT employees do more. They keep communities connected, supported and seen.
Celebrate Safely: Enjoy the Holidays Without Driving Impaired
Choosing alcohol-free options isn’t just about personal preference; it plays a key role in preventing impaired driving. When you stay sober behind the wheel, you help protect your passengers, other drivers and the pedestrians who are especially vulnerable during busy holiday events.
Inside the MDTA Police Community Partnerships Academy
Laura Vandervort is a self-proclaimed crime junkie. When she’s not busy supporting the Maryland...
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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...
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...
Introducing the Ride Together Rewards: Carpool Incentives Program
Good news, Baltimore commuters! The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), in partnership with Commuter Connections, recently introduced the new Carpool Incentives Program, offering commuters in the Baltimore region an alternative to improve their trips to...
‘I really like helping other people’: State Highway Emergency Response Technicians Are Angels to Distressed Drivers
Being stranded in a broken-down car can be a harrowing and dangerous experience as cars wiz by you on a busy highway. Emergency Response Technicians at the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration ensure distressed drivers can get to safety...
New CommuterCash App Helps You Plan Your Commute, Earn Rewards
Meet CommuterCash, formerly known as incenTrip, an all-new mobile app developed by Commuter Connections that helps you plan your commute to work and earn rewards for logging your trips. So, what exactly is CommuterCash? It’s a free app that helps you find optimal...
At the Maryland Department of Transportation, We Are Serious About Safety
More than 570 people lost their lives on Maryland roadways in 2024. A quarter of those deaths involved people who were walking or biking. While overall, we saw a decrease in traffic fatalities in 2024 compared to 2023 and continue to see a positive, downward trend,...
Here’s What You Should Know About MDOT’s New Strategic Asset Management Plan
In keeping with statewide modernization efforts and our larger commitment to data-driven decision making, this past January, Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld approved the 2025 Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) for the Maryland Department of Transportation. Just what...