What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
Great Start to the New Year with Maryland on the Move
Maryland is starting the year with momentum, and within the first few weeks, a series of announcements and project launches have signaled a clear focus on progress, access and connection. From digital services to transit and aviation, Maryland is moving forward on initiatives that many residents will notice almost immediately.
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.
Serving Beyond Transportation: How MDOT Employees Support Maryland Communities
When most people hear “Maryland Department of Transportation” they think roads, bridges, transit,...
Celebrate Safely: Enjoy the Holidays Without Driving Impaired
The holiday season in Maryland is a time for gathering, laughing and making memories with the...
Winter Reflections: BWI Marshall Airport’s Summer Youth Initiative Continues to Inspire Young Aviation Leaders
Summertime fun may seem like a distant memory as winter settles in, but for some Baltimore City...
Check out the New Baltimore Transit Incentive Program
Good news, Baltimore commuters! The Maryland Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Commuter Choice Maryland recently expanded its Ride Together Rewards Program to include a new Baltimore Transit Incentive Program. During designated promotional periods, first-time...
The Benefit of Trees: Apply for Funding to Support Community Greening!
Free Trees? Yes Please! The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is accepting applications again for its Urban Tree Grant Program! Communities in urban areas who have lost trees due to the construction of transportation projects are eligible for awards up to...
From the Mouths of Babes: Kids Share a Critical Message of Work Zone Safety
It’s a powerful message of highway work zone safety, delivered by children urging Marylanders to help their fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers and grandparents get home safely every day.
“Behind every project we are all connected,” says one youngster in the video.
“My dad works here,” says another.
“My mom works here,” adds a third.
“Work zone safety… is everybody’s responsibility!” say two other children.
Inside the MDTA Police Community Partnerships Academy
Laura Vandervort is a self-proclaimed crime junkie. When she’s not busy supporting the Maryland Transportation Authority’s (MDTA) DriveEzMD Customer Service Centers, you can likely find her watching the latest episode of “Chicago P.D.” That’s why a flyer for the MDTA...
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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 ports to peaceful mountain peaks and picturesque shores, Maryland’s story is written across its landscapes. One of the most fascinating ways to connect with the state’s...