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A Message from the Secretary: Honoring the Memory of Our Beloved Colleagues

May 4, 2026

Below is a message Maryland Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson sent to employees about the tragic loss of two MDOT employees. The letter has been edited for clarity. We are facing a profound loss within our Department. Last week, we tragically lost Mr. Robert...

At the Maryland Department of Transportation, We Are Serious About Safety

Jun 10, 2025

More than 570 people lost their lives on Maryland roadways in 2024. A quarter of those deaths involved people who were walking or biking. While overall, we saw a decrease in traffic fatalities in 2024 compared to 2023 and continue to see a positive, downward trend,...

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A Message from the Secretary: Honoring the Memory of Our Beloved Colleagues

At the Maryland Department of Transportation, We Are Serious About Safety