Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)

Press Releases

MTA
MTA bus.
The 28-acre State Center site is strategically located between the State Center Metro Subway station and the Cultural Center Light Rail station and is close to Baltimore Penn ...
July 3, 2025
WMATA
rendering of life sciences building with larger WMATA rail station in the lobby
Local communities receiving the funding will advance mixed-use development projects near transit stations.
June 12, 2025
The Baltimore Vanpool Incentives Program and the Baltimore Carpool Incentive Program will help commuters find convenient, affordable and sustainable transportation options by...
May 13, 2025
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has launched the MOVE Maryland Coalition.
The MOVE Maryland Coalition represents more than 40 organizations across Maryland that are committed to investing in transportation infrastructure that maximizes Maryland’s economic...
Feb. 18, 2025
Maryland Department of Transportation
MDOT bus.
Grant funding will be awarded to eligible projects that have a direct connection or benefit to a site the state has designated for transit-oriented development.
Feb. 6, 2025
With the Final CTP for fiscal years 2025-2030, MDOT is making targeted investments in safety and system preservation.
Jan. 21, 2025
MDOT
Rendering showing new development opportunities at the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration Penn Line Odenton MARC Station in Anne Arundel County.
The 13-acre surface parking lot on the west side of Odenton MARC Station is a development opportunity to provide new housing, retail and enhanced connectivity adjacent to transit...
Dec. 5, 2024
Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)
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The Road to Careers grant program will help to support better training and program development to prepare workers for skilled careers in Maryland’s transportation and construction...
Dec. 2, 2024
Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration
The new mobile ticketing option through the Transit app allows riders to purchase a CharmPass to ride local bus, light rail, subway, Maryland Area Rail Commuter train and commuter bus.
The new mobile ticketing option through the Transit app allows riders to purchase a CharmPass to ride local bus, light rail, subway, Maryland Area Rail Commuter train and commuter...
Oct. 31, 2024
MDOT
MDOT commuter bus.
The agreement will help make Maryland more affordable by prioritizing the resources and capacities of the two departments to accelerate TOD projects.
Oct. 22, 2024

Articles

Maryland Transit Administration
A file photo of a CAF-manufactured Purple Line train.
CTDOT has opened the seventh solicitation for the Community Connectivity Grant Program while MDOT is accepting grant applications from small businesses impacted by construction...
Feb. 12, 2025
Office of Maryland Governor Wes Moore
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks during an event outlining his proposed FY25 Budget, which includes $150 million to restore transportation funding for the fiscal year.
More than half of the one-time funding included in Gov. Wes Moore’s proposed FY25 budget will support transit projects and maintain service.
Jan. 18, 2024
Maryland Transit Administration
File photo of a Purple Line light-rail vehicle in testing at the production facility.
The revised opening date of the transit project is the result of an agreement between MDOT MTA and Purple Line Transit Partners.
July 17, 2023
State of Maryland
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks during an event on June 15 where he announced plans to pursue the Red Line project that was cancelled in 2015.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has revived plans to deliver the proposed east-west transit connection and extend its reach into Eastern Baltimore County.
June 16, 2023
MDOT MTA
Kelly Fenner
Fenner is a former police captain and has served as DEI director for the Baltimore County Police Department.
Feb. 8, 2023
WhiteHouse.gov
President Joe Biden speaks at an event in front of the north portal of the B&P Tunnel in Baltimore, Md.
Maryland has committed $450 million toward the tunnel project, while Amtrak signed the first project labor agreement that will not only apply to the tunnel project but projects...
Jan. 31, 2023
Office of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore
Gov. Moore speaks at an event where he announced Paul Wiedefeld, right, is his nominee to serve as Maryland's secretary of transportation.
Wiedefeld decades of transportation management, delivery of complex capital projects and deep understanding of transit’s importance to a region were cited as reasons why he’s ...
Jan. 25, 2023
Amtrak
A rendering of what the new Susquehanna River Rail Bridges will look like. Two bridges will replace an existing moveable bridge that was opened in 1906.
The railroad plans to issue solicitations in the coming months for a design-bid-build contract and a construction manager at risk contract.
Nov. 22, 2022

Additional content from Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)

Maryland Department of Transportation
MDOT's new study highlights growth opportunities at six stations along the corridor, potential to create more than 5,0000 new jobs.
The new strategy will help drive economic growth in underserved communities and advance transit-oriented development statewide.
Oct. 14, 2024
Maryland Transit Administration
A file photo of a CAF-manufactured Purple Line train.
The Draft Consolidated Transportation Program outlines an $18.9 billion balanced plan that makes strategic investments to further the safety of the state's transportation system...
Sept. 4, 2024
WMATA
A WMATA Metrobus.
The bus-only lanes along Georgia Avenue and Colesville Road were installed this summer to help move shuttle bus customers along faster during the Red Line construction work.
Aug. 26, 2024
The eight-year, $100 million contract will work to further advance preliminary engineering activities such as project design, schedule development and environmental reviews.
June 7, 2024
LinkedIn
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In her new role, Gross will oversee project teams managing the Purple Line, Baltimore’s Red Line, Southern Maryland Rapid Transit and other mega-projects at the agency.
May 31, 2024
Office of the Maryland Governor
MDOT MTA has launched the Zero-Emission Bus Pilot Program.
The pilot program will add seven new zero-emissions buses to the agency’s local bus fleet while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality throughout the region...
Feb. 29, 2024
MDOT
Maryland Transit Administration installs safety barriers on subway platforms.
This safety barrier program highlights the Maryland Transit Administration’s commitment to continuous improvement as one of its core values.
Dec. 26, 2023
MDOT MTA
MDOT MTA train.
During a recent inspection, the MTA discovered the potential for a punctured conduit on its light-rail vehicles; limited service will be restored once at least eight railcars...
Dec. 12, 2023
Maryland DOT
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed an executive order to promote workforce development in state public works projects.
The order authorizes executive branch units under the control of the governor to consider the requirement for or voluntary use of project labor agreements and community benefits...
Nov. 20, 2023
Results of the technical analysis support the need for premium transit to improve mobility and access along the east-west corridor.
Nov. 2, 2023
Any transit agencies partnering with Vontas, Swiftly and Transit will now have access to a stream line of data updates and transit information.
Oct. 4, 2023
The Red Line team will oversee project development and delivery of the vital east-west transit service, which was relaunched by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore in June; the Purple Line...
Sept. 7, 2023
MDOT MTA
The MDOT MTA will be shutting down the Laurel MARC Train Station for 10 weeks starting Aug. 21.
The shutdown of the Laurel MARC Train Station will allow construction time on the station to be cut in half and ensures customers the chance to utilize the station sooner.
Aug. 2, 2023
Alstom
Alstom
The contract broadens the scope of Alstom’s responsibilities to the transit administration to include a fuel-saving project and digital innovations.
April 12, 2023
In a Delivery Partner model, the private partner takes on substantial risk-sharing, impacting overall project outcomes.
Dec. 6, 2022
MDOT MTA
The campaign will focus educating the public on what constitutes sexual harassment and how it can be stopped.
The campaign is focused on educating the public on what constitutes sexual harassment and how it can be stopped.
Oct. 3, 2022
The Statewide Transit Innovation Grant projects focus on safety, reliability and access.
Sept. 16, 2022
The updated CDL skills test comes after Maryland was one of three states to participate in a pilot program through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration this past year...
Aug. 11, 2022