What’s New at MDOT
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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 tragic loss of two MDOT employees. The letter has been edited for clarity. We are facing a profound loss within our Department. Last week, we tragically lost Mr. Robert...
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 Baltimore Metro Subway railcars started operating, I knew I had to ride them. The difference is evident the moment you step inside.
Q&A: MD 650 Pedestrian Safety Action Plan
Pedestrian safety remains a critical focus for the Maryland Department of Transportation as the...
Serious About Safety: Life-Saving Legislation
There’s a flurry of activity once again in Annapolis with the 2026 Legislative...
Honoring a Legacy: Free Rides on National Transit Equity Day
This week, we celebrate National Transit Equity Day, a time...
Introducing Ride Together Rewards: A New Vanpool Incentives Program
Baltimore-region commuters now have a new option to improve their trips to work. The Maryland Department of Transportation, in partnership with Commuter Connections, has introduced the new Baltimore Vanpool Incentives Program – a convenient and affordable option that will help ease traffic congestion
What to Expect on Your First Train Ride: Here’s My Experience
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but train rides are actually… nice? Before now, I had never taken a train; not back home in Nigeria, and certainly nowhere else. In my head, trains were either dangerous, confusing or straight-up chaotic. I had read way too many...
Meet Acting Secretary Samantha J. Biddle
There’s a new captain at the helm of the Maryland Department of Transportation. Acting Secretary Samantha J. Biddle stepped into her new role earlier this month after previously having served as Deputy Secretary, making her well known within the department. She first...
New, State-of-the-art Air Traffic Control Tower Coming to Martin State Airport
Last month, Maryland transportation and aviation leaders were joined by federal and state elected officials and Maryland Air National Guard leadership to celebrate the groundbreaking for a new, state-of-the-art air traffic control tower at Martin State Airport. This...
Building the Future Around Transit: MDOT’s Joint Development Vision
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is becoming an increasingly powerful tool in cities across the U.S. and around the world. By focusing development around public transit stations, TOD helps increase access to transit, expands the housing supply (including affordable...