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What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back here with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
Full-Speed Ahead for Acting Secretary Kathryn “Katie” Thomson
Governor Wes Moore appointed Kathryn Thomson to lead the Maryland Department of Transportation. She started her role as Acting Secretary during a busy week of launching MTA’s new Metro Subway cars into service and celebrating the opening of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport’s new Concourse A/B Connector and Baggage Handling System. Amid all the exciting projects, we got to learn more about Acting Secretary Thomson’s experience and her plans for the future of transportation across Maryland.
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 Vehicle Administration’s releasing a data dashboard, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has worked hard this year to increase safety while also saving Marylanders time and money. Below are Maryland’s top five transportation achievements for 2025.
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...
What to Expect on Your First Train Ride: Here’s My Experience
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but train rides are actually… nice? Before now, I had never...
Meet Acting Secretary Samantha J. Biddle
There’s a new captain at the helm of the Maryland Department of Transportation. Acting Secretary...
Secretary Wiedefeld Honored with the Eno Transportation Center’s Inaugural Downey Legacy of Service Award
Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld has had a lot of firsts in his more than 40-year career. He helped implement the first TSA security checkpoint following the September 11th terrorist attacks, was first to secure dedicated funding from D.C., Maryland...
Ready to Tackle Snow: Inside BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport’s Winter Weather Operation
Airport winter weather operations are critical to maintaining the safety and efficiency of air travel. The primary objective of airport snow operations is to ensure that aircraft can land, take off, and taxi safely and without difficulty during winter storm...
Marking History: Honoring the Women Who Organized the 1938 Crab Pickers Strike
The triumphant fight for fair pay that lasted five turbulent weeks and led strikers to seek refuge in a church, now has its own spotlight. The former untold story is among Maryland’s latest roadside historical markers and proudly displayed on the Eastern Shore for...
Transit Travels: Utilizing MTA’s Multiple Services
Sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic is exhausting. Wouldn’t you rather bypass the backups and have someone else drive? It’s possible thanks to the Maryland Transit Administration’s robust transit network.
President Biden’s Visit Highlights Port of Baltimore Clean Jobs, Green Goals
More than $147 Million in Federal Funding Will Support Efforts to Decarbonize and Electrify Marine Terminals.