What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back 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.
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,...
Baltimore Students: Join the MTA Youth Transit Council and Help Shape the Future of Transit
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Youth...
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...
Here’s How Commuter Choice Maryland Can Improve Your Commute
The Maryland Department of Transportation commuter incentives program is on a mission to improve the commutes of millions of workers across the state. Last year, Commuter Choice Maryland continued to expand to offer more incentives, resources and support for...
Francis Scott Key Bridge History: See 1970s Construction Photos
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore spanned the distance across the Patapsco River. But it also spanned time. The Key Bridge was built in the 1970s and completed the Baltimore Beltway. The bridge’s time was tragically cut short on March 26, 2024 when the...
MDOT Celebrates 10,000 Certified Small and Minority-Owned Firms
The Maryland Department of Transportation is thrilled to announce that there are now 10,000 certified firms across our minority, small and women-owned business programs in Maryland! The Department hosts one of the largest directories of certified firms in the...
Completing Maryland’s Streets: New Implementation Plans to Drive Our Work
Did you know that Maryland has a goal of reducing deaths and injuries on our roads to zero by 2030? This is Vision Zero, and it makes sense since zero is the only acceptable number. The good news is that the curve bent downward last year, almost 10 percent compared to...
This Pothole Season, New “Hot Box” Makes Repairs Even More Efficient
Each year, winter brings the usual presents of cold, ice and snow. All of those elements can wreak havoc on the roads for days on end. But they can also leave a more lasting nuisance – potholes. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration...