What’s New at MDOT
MDOT Insider is back with the latest updates on transportation projects and initiatives across Maryland!
Keeping Maryland Rolling: The Importance of Transit Employee Appreciation
Transit Employee Appreciation Week is for all transit workers, as a celebration of their commitment to our riders’ well-being, because behind every satisfactory ride, reimagined route map and finely tuned schedule is a team of individuals dedicated to service to their community.
The People of MDOT: Meet Lorian Lipton, a teacher of state contract management
Welcome to the People of MDOT. In this series, we’ll profile key figures within the Department who work behind the scenes and make an indelible imprint in Maryland. Our goal is to spotlight individuals, discover their passion and inspiration and learn about the many...
MDOT Wrapped: Maryland’s Top 5 Transportation Achievements in 2025
From starting construction on Maryland’s first Pedestrian Safety Action Plan project to the Motor...
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...
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...
Myth vs. Fact: DriveEzMD Smishing Scams Edition
Attention all Marylanders! The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) urges all toll customers to stay alert as smishing scams targeting Marylanders have been rising across the region. Just what are these scams and what do the messages look like? These fraudulent...
Maryland Celebrates the Start of Construction on State’s First Pedestrian Safety Action Plan Project
With shovels in the ground, Maryland took a major step forward towards sharply bending the curve on roadway deaths and saving lives. State transportation officials, along with leaders in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, held a groundbreaking ceremony this week...
SHA Helps Nonprofit Turn Grant Funding into Maryland’s First Adaptive Mountain Biking Trail
The mission of the State Highway Administration is to improve mobility for all transportation users, and that goal took a significant step forward earlier this spring with the official opening of a new adaptive biking trail in the McKeldin Area of Patapsco Valley...