What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
MDOT taking steps to combat human trafficking
The horrible crime of human trafficking affects all parts of the state of Maryland. Major airports, inexpensive bus lines and regional train service makes the state a target for traffickers. That’s why the Maryland Department of Transportation is taking the lead in...
A Step in the Right Direction: Why MDOT is Mapping Out Maryland’s Sidewalks
Whether you’re walking to school, heading to a bus stop, or just taking the dog for a stroll, sidewalks are a part of daily life. But have you ever wondered who keeps track of where those sidewalks go?
Full-Speed Ahead for Acting Secretary Kathryn “Katie” Thomson
This new year we welcome Maryland’s newest transportation leader. Governor Wes Moore...
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,...
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...