What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
A Summer of Service, Learning and Transportation
When people think about transportation, they often picture roads, bridges, trains and airports. This summer, I learned that transportation is much more than infrastructure. There’s a whole world behind the scenes with the people who plan, build, maintain and communicate with the communities they serve.
Meet Dr. Dangerfield: MDOT’s Newest Assistant Secretary
If there’s one thing you should know about Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Assistant Secretary of Administration Percy Dangerfield, it’s that he has an open-door policy.
How the Port of Baltimore Brings Everyday Products to You
Do you ever shop at Target, Home Depot, Walmart, Lowe's or Dick's Sporting Goods and wonder...
Delivering Results: Celebrating Two Years of MDOT’s Complete Streets Policy
Lives saved. Crashes prevented. Miles of new and reconstructed sidewalks. Safer routes for...
Midway Through 2026: MDOT Progress
As we are a little over halfway through 2026, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has...
America 250: Ellicott City Landmark Represents Maryland’s Role As Transportation Leader
As Maryland prepares to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, transportation history offers a unique lens to reflect on growth and development. Few places tell that story better than the Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Ellicott City Station Museum.
Maryland Welcomes Sail250 & Hosts Airshow Baltimore
As Maryland joins the nation in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, residents and visitors will have an opportunity to experience one of the region’s largest celebrations of aviation history. Sail250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore will bring...
It Takes Seconds to Save a Child’s Life — Stop. Look. Lock.
Every year, dozens of young people are lost to a completely preventable danger: pediatric vehicular heatstroke. Whether due to a change in routine, a momentary distraction, or a child gaining access to an unlocked vehicle, these heartbreaking incidents happen across the country—including right here in Maryland.
People of MDOT Who Make Maryland’s Road Signs
Do you know where all of Maryland's road signs are created? Introducing the State Highway Administration's sign shop. Whether it's parking signs, warning signs, or exit signs, a team of five works everyday to create them and keep Marylanders safe on the road. Each...
Shaping the Future of Transportation: A 2024 MDOT Fellow Reflects on Public Service
The 2026 class of Maryland Department of Transportation Fellows begins their journey with us this week. Previous students received valuable experience during their time with the department including seeing how government works and the many enriching careers within...