It’s not often a lightbulb moment involves a real lightbulb. But that’s exactly what happened to Vernon Hartsock. When he was 5, his father handed him a lightbulb, two wires and a battery. When Hartsock, the kind of kid who took everything apart to see how it...
A new report issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) outlines potential regional transit services and ridesharing opportunities that could be possible if managed lanes are built along the I-270 and I-495...
Call it dogged determination. This spring, MDOT Secretary Gregory Slater put out the call to employees for pictures of their furry teleworking companions - and photos came in faster than you can say Chihuahua. In just a few days, we got well over 100 photos, along...
Maryland Transportation Authority Police 1st Sgt. Greg Sampson still remembers the call. There was a serious crash on Interstate 95. A motorist was injured, and investigators were needed for a crash reconstruction. As administrator of the MDTA Police’s Unmanned...
Safety, cleanliness and reliability are part of the everyday mission of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) as it maintains and operates the state’s multi-modal transportation network. As Maryland continues to recover from the COVID-19...
Many Marylanders and visitors to our state will cross the Bay Bridge over the long Fourth of July weekend, and the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is urging everyone to make safety the most important part of their travel plan. Travelers cross the bridge’s...
Andrew Bernish has 100 chickens to thank for his career. The chickens were the start of a poultry farm he helped establish in a rural South African village while serving in the Peace Corps. The project got him interested in community and economic development, which...
During the COVID-19 State of Emergency, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has kept working on vital projects, including the new interchange at I-270 and Watkins Mill in Montgomery County. The project will foster economic growth...
As Maryland continues to recover from the outbreak of COVID-19, Deputy Transportation Secretary R. Earl Lewis, Jr. joined other state leaders on June 18 for a virtual discussion on how to bolster the region’s economic development efforts. The plan? To continue working...
While most sports professionals have not been on the field during the COVID-19 pandemic, the team at the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has continued its all-star efforts. The MDTA’s All-Star cards, which are featured on social media, provide a chance to...