Making transportation safer has long been a focus in Maryland and across the country. Research into a photo with some familiar faces shows our focus on safety goes back decades.
Serious About Safety… in 1963
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A Summer of Service, Learning and Transportation
When people think about transportation, they often picture roads, bridges, trains and airports. This summer, I learned that transportation is much more than infrastructure. There’s a whole world behind the scenes with the people who plan, build, maintain and communicate with the communities they serve.
Meet Dr. Dangerfield: MDOT’s Newest Assistant Secretary
If there’s one thing you should know about Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Assistant Secretary of Administration Percy Dangerfield, it’s that he has an open-door policy.
Back to School: How MDOT is Helping Provide Students with Safe Routes to School
As students and parents get ready to head back to school, the Maryland Department of Transportation has been hard at work trying to make the trip to and from school safer. Through the national Safe Routes to Schools program, we provide communities with the tools needed to make this happen.
How the Port of Baltimore Brings Everyday Products to You
Do you ever shop at Target, Home Depot, Walmart, Lowe’s or Dick’s Sporting Goods and wonder how these stores get their merchandise? Of course not! Most people never give a second thought about the journey behind what they buy. But the fact is many of the items sold in the stores we shop in come right through the Port of Baltimore. Here’s how it works.
Delivering Results: Celebrating Two Years of MDOT’s Complete Streets Policy
Our Complete Streets approach is making a real difference. Currently the number of people killed in crashes in Maryland is down more than 17% year over year. In 2025, fatal crashes dropped by 18%, with the biggest gains among pedestrians and bicyclists.
Midway Through 2026: MDOT Progress
As we are a little over halfway through 2026, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has delivered several major projects and made significant progress on several other big projects. These achievements are helping to make Maryland safer, more connected and...
MDTA Police Chief Col. Joseph F. Scott Retires Following 25 Years of Faithful Service
After 26 years of faithful service to Marylanders and the MDTA Police, Colonel Joseph F. Scott has retired as chief of the MDTA Police. Colonel Scott led a remarkable and trailblazing career, focused on service and community at every rank. Congratulations Colonel!...
SHA project with South Baltimore Gateway Partnership benefits recreation, environmental protection
A new multimillion-dollar collaboration between the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) and the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership will support expanded development and climate resilience in a critical section of the Baltimore...
America 250: Ellicott City Landmark Represents Maryland’s Role As Transportation Leader
As Maryland prepares to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, transportation history offers a unique lens to reflect on growth and development. Few places tell that story better than the Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Ellicott City Station Museum.