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Just Like That: Maryland Publishes State’s First Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Plan
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) published the state’s first Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Plan (ZEVIP), innovating how Maryland builds convenient electric vehicle (EV) connections through 2031.
A Safety First Mission for MDOT’s Police Officers
Across Maryland’s transportation system, keeping people safe involves the coordinated work of engineers, emergency responders and specialized police forces whose mission is protecting how people move across the state. For National Police Week (May 11-15), we are highlighting MDOT’s three police forces and recognizing the dedicated officers who serve with purpose, courage, dedication and integrity.
Earth Month Spotlight: How MDOT is Advancing Environmental Stewardship
From maritime commerce moving up and down the Chesapeake Bay to recreational activities like...
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...
Keeping Maryland Rolling: The Importance of Transit Employee Appreciation
Almost exactly six years ago in March 2020, the nation – and the Baltimore and Washington...
Serving Beyond Transportation: How MDOT Employees Support Maryland Communities
When most people hear “Maryland Department of Transportation” they think roads, bridges, transit, airports, the Port of Baltimore and vehicle registration and driver licensing services. This is all in MDOT’s wheelhouse, but with a deeper look, you will start to notice MDOT employees do more. They keep communities connected, supported and seen.
Celebrate Safely: Enjoy the Holidays Without Driving Impaired
Choosing alcohol-free options isn’t just about personal preference; it plays a key role in preventing impaired driving. When you stay sober behind the wheel, you help protect your passengers, other drivers and the pedestrians who are especially vulnerable during busy holiday events.
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 students the experiences they gained at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport this past summer are still taking flight.
Building Connections: MDOT’s MOVE Roundtable Brings Communities Together to Advance Mobility and Opportunity
Over four workshops, community members, civic leaders and transportation professionals – along with more than a dozen organizations – came together to explore the transportation challenges and opportunities facing older adults in Maryland.
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....