by Teri Winslow | Jan 7, 2022
Faster movement of freight. A better economy. And lives saved on the road. Those are just some of the benefits of Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) technology outlined by Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Secretary Greg Slater at a meeting last month....
by Teri Winslow | Nov 10, 2020
It’s not a stretch to say that Jeff Hirsch’s military career put him on the road to the Maryland Department of Transportation. After enlisting in the Navy after high school, he won a ROTC scholarship to New York Maritime College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree...
by Teri Winslow | Sep 28, 2020
Feeling cooped up? The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has a safe – and healthy – way to get people moving: Walktober. The monthlong celebration of walking, the state’s official exercise, features a series of activities and virtual webinars, as well as...
by Teri Winslow | Sep 4, 2020
MDOT officials are taking a moment to recognize the dedication of its workforce of more than 11,000. “The work we do is extremely important, and I appreciate what you do every single day,” said Transportation Secretary Greg Slater. “This COVID-19 pandemic has shown me...
by Teri Winslow | Aug 21, 2020
They never hesitated. Not when water on flooded highways was about waist-deep, not when torrential rain made conditions worse. Three Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) workers from the Leonardtown Maintenance Shop rescued two...