What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
How MDOT Archaeologists Preserve Tales from Harriet Tubman’s Community
MDOT archaeologists share the stories of Harriet Tubman’s family, friends and community members through a new oral-history initiative. Focused on the historic Malone’s Church community, which is just over a mile from Tubman’s birthplace, archaeologist recorded the stories of living descendants in Dorchester County.
Q&A: MD 650 Pedestrian Safety Action Plan
Pedestrian safety remains a critical focus for the Maryland Department of Transportation as the state. One of the most significant steps in that effort is the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan (PSAP), a data-driven initiative designed to identify and redesign corridors with the highest risk for pedestrian crashes across the state. We spoke with Kandese Holford, Director of Transportation and Mobility at MDOT, to learn more about these projects.
Serving Beyond Transportation: How MDOT Employees Support Maryland Communities
When most people hear “Maryland Department of Transportation” they think roads, bridges, transit,...
Celebrate Safely: Enjoy the Holidays Without Driving Impaired
The holiday season in Maryland is a time for gathering, laughing and making memories with the...
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...
What to Expect on Your First Train Ride: Here’s My Experience
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but train rides are actually… nice? Before now, I had never taken a train; not back home in Nigeria, and certainly nowhere else. In my head, trains were either dangerous, confusing or straight-up chaotic. I had read way too many...
Meet Acting Secretary Samantha J. Biddle
There’s a new captain at the helm of the Maryland Department of Transportation. Acting Secretary Samantha J. Biddle stepped into her new role earlier this month after previously having served as Deputy Secretary, making her well known within the department. She first...
New, State-of-the-art Air Traffic Control Tower Coming to Martin State Airport
Last month, Maryland transportation and aviation leaders were joined by federal and state elected officials and Maryland Air National Guard leadership to celebrate the groundbreaking for a new, state-of-the-art air traffic control tower at Martin State Airport. This...
Building the Future Around Transit: MDOT’s Joint Development Vision
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is becoming an increasingly powerful tool in cities across the U.S. and around the world. By focusing development around public transit stations, TOD helps increase access to transit, expands the housing supply (including affordable...
Federal EV Program Up and Running in Maryland
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, or NEVI, may not be a household name for every Marylander, but the federally funded program is one of Maryland’s best not-so-secret tools available to the state as we work to create a reliable, accessible, and...