What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
Breaking Down Barriers to Transit-Oriented Development Across Maryland
The Maryland Department of Transportation is partnering with private developers to transform underused public land across the state into mixed-use communities with housing, offices and retail conveniently just steps from MARC, Light Rail and Metro stations.
MDOT Assistant Secretary Morrison is a Lifelong Transportation Fan
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Assistant Secretary of Government Affairs and Outreach Drew Morrison has been a transportation fan from an early age. By the time he was in pre-school, he could identify makes and models of cars.He could easily tell a...
MDOT Grants Roadshow: Connecting Local Partners, Nonprofits and the Business Community to Transportation-Related Grants & Opportunities
Looking to create safe routes for children to get to and from school? How about funding to improve...
MTA’s New Administrator Tony Bridges says he’s “Proud to be Part of the Team”
For the Maryland Transit Administration's (MTA) new administrator, it's a bit of a homecoming....
Celebrating “work worth doing” on Labor Day
Ahead of Labor Day, Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson wrote to our 10,000 employees about the...
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.
Back to School: How MDOT is Helping Provide Students with Safe Routes to School
As students and parents get ready to head back to school, the Maryland Department of Transportation has been hard at work trying to make the trip to and from school safer. Through the national Safe Routes to Schools program, we provide communities with the tools needed to make this happen.
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 how these stores get their merchandise? Of course not! Most people never give a second thought about the journey behind what they buy. But the fact is many of the items sold in the stores we shop in come right through the Port of Baltimore. Here’s how it works.
Delivering Results: Celebrating Two Years of MDOT’s Complete Streets Policy
Our Complete Streets approach is making a real difference. Currently the number of people killed in crashes in Maryland is down more than 17% year over year. In 2025, fatal crashes dropped by 18%, with the biggest gains among pedestrians and bicyclists.
Midway Through 2026: MDOT Progress
As we are a little over halfway through 2026, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has delivered several major projects and made significant progress on several other big projects. These achievements are helping to make Maryland safer, more connected and...