What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
Earth Month Spotlight: How MDOT is Advancing Environmental Stewardship
From maritime commerce moving up and down the Chesapeake Bay to recreational activities like hiking in mountain Maryland or catching a wave in Ocean City, Maryland’s natural resources are among the state’s greatest assets. As the transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Maryland, protecting our natural resources and furthering our environmental stewardship is a key priority for MDOT. This Earth Month, we are highlighting several department projects and programs that are designed to protect the environment, support sustainable practices and further progress towards a variety of environmental goals in the state.
New Commuting Reality: MDOT’s Commitment to Saving Baltimore Area Commuters Time
A worker from Dundalk hurrying to get to work in Glen Burnie. A Baltimore area parent rushing to pick up their child from daycare. A person in South Baltimore dashing to an appointment. A student hustling to get to class. The increased congestion and longer commute...
Q&A: MD 650 Pedestrian Safety Action Plan
Pedestrian safety remains a critical focus for the Maryland Department of Transportation as the...
Serious About Safety: Life-Saving Legislation
There’s a flurry of activity once again in Annapolis with the 2026 Legislative...
Honoring a Legacy: Free Rides on National Transit Equity Day
This week, we celebrate National Transit Equity Day, a time...
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Turns 75: From Friendship to a Holiday Travel Hub
As travelers head out for the busy Thanksgiving weekend, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport stands ready – just as it has for 75 years. Long before cell phones and ride shares, the airport – then called Friendship International – broke ground in 1947. President Harry S....
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...