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 Tim Pratt | Sep 16, 2020
As Jon Korin rode his bicycle through a quiet neighborhood one recent morning in Anne Arundel County, he talked excitedly about new improvements in the area. A wider bicycle and pedestrian path along Jones Station Road. A new, safer crosswalk at nearby Ritchie...
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 Tim Pratt | Aug 13, 2020
Surrounded by farmland in rural Dorchester County, the Bucktown Village Store looks much like it did nearly two centuries ago. A mutt named Chevy lies on the porch. Inside, groceries like soap, tea and baking powder line the shelves. And on a hot summer...
by Teri Winslow | Aug 6, 2020
The Maryland Department of Transportation’s commitment to the health and safety of employees and customers is on display in a large meeting room at its Hanover headquarters. Tens of thousands of pieces of personal protective equipment, secured through collaboration...
