What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
A Step in the Right Direction: Why MDOT is Mapping Out Maryland’s Sidewalks
Whether you’re walking to school, heading to a bus stop, or just taking the dog for a stroll, sidewalks are a part of daily life. But have you ever wondered who keeps track of where those sidewalks go?
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.
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...
Advancing Transit-Oriented Development through Local Support
What if your train or bus station was also the place where you live, work and run errands? These...
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Discover Maryland’s History at Every Turn With Roadside Historical Markers
https://youtube.com/shorts/9F0og18VzKQ?si=Nb4u6duJA3kFdBou From bustling cities and busy ports to peaceful mountain peaks and picturesque shores, Maryland’s story is written across its landscapes. One of the most fascinating ways to connect with the state’s...
Walking the Walk: Maryland Proposes Highest Investment on Record in Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects
Tie up your laces and strap on your helmets. The Maryland Department of Transportation wants to make its largest investment on record in bicycle and pedestrian projects. The Department’s draft six-year capital budget plan includes more than $537 million in active...
MDOT Grants: Empowering Maryland’s Local Governments to Access Federal Funding
At the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), we take pride in driving Maryland forward by delivering safe, reliable, sustainable and equitable multimodal transportation. An essential part of our mission is helping local governments unlock game changing federal...
Turning Surplus into Opportunity: How MDOT’s Excess Property Drives Economic Growth
When people think of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), they likely picture roads, bridges, trains and buses – not real estate. But MDOT is one of the largest landowners in the state, managing thousands of acres of land used for everything from highways...
Baltimore Students: Join the MTA Youth Transit Council and Help Shape the Future of Transit
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Youth Transit Council, an advisory group that offers young people in the Baltimore area the opportunity to learn how MTA operates, offer suggestions to improve transit service and...