What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
The People of MDOT: Meet Lorian Lipton, a teacher of state contract management
Welcome to the People of MDOT. In this series, we’ll profile key figures within the Department who work behind the scenes and make an indelible imprint in Maryland. Our goal is to spotlight individuals, discover their passion and inspiration and learn about the many...
Stronger Together: How Maryland’s Partnerships Are Helping Advance Development Projects Near Transit Stations
Maryland’s progress in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) isn’t just about rails and roads — it’s about relationships. By coordinating across state, county and regional lines, we can turn shared goals into vibrant communities that align infrastructure, housing and...
Building Connections: MDOT’s MOVE Roundtable Brings Communities Together to Advance Mobility and Opportunity
This year, conversations about creating transportation systems where everyone can move freely,...
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Turns 75: From Friendship to a Holiday Travel Hub
As travelers head out for the busy Thanksgiving weekend, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport stands...
Check out the New Baltimore Transit Incentive Program
Good news, Baltimore commuters! The Maryland Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Commuter Choice...
Forecasting Holiday Travel: How MDOT Predicts the Best Times to Travel
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer and the beginning of the busy summer travel season. For many that means hitting the roads to reach their destination. To help travelers plan a smooth trip, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) and the...
Plug, Charge, Drive: What’s up with Maryland’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure?
Uncertainty on electric vehicles (EV) and electric vehicle charging is swirling these days. There are news stories and social media posts writing about the lack of electric vehicle charging stations and that without federal funding and support there won’t be any...
Preakness 150 Travel Guide: Best Ways to Get Around Baltimore on Race Day
The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes is on May 17, 2025. The second jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown will bring tens of thousands of people to Baltimore. If you plan ahead, you’ll reduce stress as you travel to and from Pimlico for the race. Air Travel: BWI...
A Conversation With the Women Overseeing the Safety and Security at the Port of Baltimore
There is always something happening at the Port of Baltimore, and Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Captain Michelle Mount and Maryland Port Administration (MPA) Director of Security Kathleen Bowen know that better than most. We recently spoke with the...
Work Zone Safety: How Portable Flagging Stations Help Keep Workers Safe
Each day in Maryland there are 300 highway construction, maintenance and utility work zones with more than 1,000 workers. From 2019-2023, there were 7,110 work zone-related crashes in Maryland – an average of more than 1,400 each year – resulting in 2,587 injuries and...