What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
Keeping Maryland Rolling: The Importance of Transit Employee Appreciation
Transit Employee Appreciation Week is for all transit workers, as a celebration of their commitment to our riders’ well-being, because behind every satisfactory ride, reimagined route map and finely tuned schedule is a team of individuals dedicated to service to their community.
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...
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...
The Benefit of Trees: Apply for Funding to Support Community Greening!
Free Trees? Yes Please! The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is accepting applications...
MDOT Introduces New Process for Maryland Counties to Share Transportation Priorities
Each year, Maryland counties identify and share their transportation priorities with the Maryland Department of Transportation to help inform the development of the agency’s capital budget, also known as the Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP). This year, we are...
Maryland Flood Awareness Month: Why the Whole State Needs to Be Prepared
Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the U.S., according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Every county in Maryland, including non-coastal counties, is at risk of flooding. Flooding can occur following precipitation events, during...
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...