What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
Serious About Safety: Life-Saving Legislation
Amid the hundreds of bills lawmakers are considering this legislative session, MDOT is pursuing three pieces of legislation that target dangerous driving behavior and impairment.
Honoring a Legacy: Free Rides on National Transit Equity Day
To commemorate the legacy of civil rights icon Rosa Parks, the Maryland Transit Administration will celebrate Transit Equity Day by offering free rides on Local Bus, Light Rail, Metro Subway, MARC Train, Commuter Bus and Mobility services on Wednesday, February 4.
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...
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...