What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!

Plug, Charge, Drive: What’s up with Maryland’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure?
Uncertainty on electric vehicles (EV) and electric vehicle charging is swirling these days. There are news stories and social media posts writing about the lack of electric vehicle charging stations and that without federal funding and support there won’t be any...

Preakness 150 Travel Guide: Best Ways to Get Around Baltimore on Race Day
The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes is on May 17, 2025. The second jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown will bring tens of thousands of people to Baltimore. If you plan ahead, you’ll reduce stress as you travel to and from Pimlico for the race. Air Travel: BWI...
Here’s How Commuter Choice Maryland Can Improve Your Commute
The Maryland Department of Transportation commuter incentives program is on a mission to improve...
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...
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...

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.

MDOT at Work: 5 Things You Need to Know
Welcome to 5 Things You Need to Know! This is a regular feature that will keep tabs on the exciting initiatives and programs at the Maryland Department of Transportation.