Transportation Talk
Welcome!
MDOT is comprised of six agencies – MDOT SHA, MDOT MPA, MDOT MAA, MDOT MTA, MDOT MVA and the MDTA – which all share the mission of moving goods and people across our state. The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t changed that mission, just the ways we’re fulfilling it with campaigns, projects and the dedication of our employees — frontline and behind-the-scenes. Stop by frequently!
Crossing the Bay Bridge this Fourth of July? Keep safety and cashless tolling in mind
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...
MDOT planner maps out successful career
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...
New Watkins Mill interchange will boost economic growth, assist in state’s COVID-19 recovery
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...
‘Transportation and economic development go hand in hand’
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...
MDTA salutes its all-star employees
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...
Searching for fun, at-home activities? Here are a couple BWI Marshall Airport-themed games
Memories are made at the airport. With terminal access at BWI Marshall Airport restricted to ticketed passengers and badged employees, we've been using social media to bring various aspects of the airport to those heeding safer-at-home guidance. We’ve created multiple...