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Earth Month Spotlight: How MDOT is Advancing Environmental Stewardship

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.

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How MDOT Archaeologists Preserve Tales from Harriet Tubman’s Community

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.

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Q&A: MD 650 Pedestrian Safety Action Plan

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. 

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Honoring a Legacy: Free Rides on National Transit Equity Day

Honoring a Legacy: Free Rides on National Transit Equity Day

To commemorate the legacy of civil rights icon Rosa Parks, the Maryland Transit Administration will celebrate Transit Equity Day by offering free rides on Local Bus, Light Rail, Metro Subway, MARC Train, Commuter Bus and Mobility services on Wednesday, February 4.

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