State Highway Administration urges Maryland motorists to avoid early morning travel on Christmas Eve due to icy forecast

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is urging motorists to curtail non-essential travel on Tuesday morning due to potential icy conditions until temperatures warm. Those who must travel are urged to use extreme caution, particularly on elevated road surfaces as they freeze first. The State Highway Administration is preforming pretreating operations across the state where the precipitation […]

Maryland transportations officials encourage safe holiday travel

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging travelers to prioritize safety during the busy holiday season, as the agency anticipates a surge in travelers. The holiday travel period, which runs from Dec. 21, 2024, to Jan. 1, 2025, is expected to see a significant increase in the number of travelers on Maryland roads and at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. […]

Maryland State Police launch holiday highway safety initiative

BALTIMORE, MD—With millions of Marylanders expected to hit the roads for holiday travel, the Maryland State Police have announced increased highway safety patrols over the next two weeks. The initiative will focus on cracking down on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving. Troopers from all 23 barracks will be deployed in saturation patrols and checkpoints throughout the state. The Maryland State […]

Maryland Department of Transportation kicks off new round of funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is making $30 million in federal funding available to build 29 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along designated EV Alternative Fuel Corridors in the state. This announcement marks the second round of funding under the Maryland Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. The funding aims to further expand the state’s EV charging network, […]

Maryland prepares for winter weather with robust stockpile

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) this week announced that it is fully prepared for the upcoming winter season, with a comprehensive plan in place to ensure the safety of Maryland road users. The department unveiled its preparations at its annual Snow Show, held on Thursday, December 5, 2024. State Highway Administrator Will Pines says […]

Odenton MARC station to get $270 million makeover

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking a development team to transform a 13-acre parking lot at the Odenton MARC Station into a vibrant mixed-use community. The project, the first phase in a broader effort to revitalize the MARC Penn Line, could yield over 900 housing units and generate more than $270 million in gross tax revenue for […]

Maryland launches survey to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is asking Maryland residents for input on how to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users. The agency has launched an online survey to gather feedback on the challenges faced by these individuals and to help guide future infrastructure decisions. The survey, conducted by the MDOT […]

Attorney General, MVA warn consumers about purchasing flood-damaged cars

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Office of the Attorney General and the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration are partnering to issue an alert for consumers in the market for a used car to be aware of flood damaged vehicles originating from states recently impacted by hurricanes and flooding. “Marylanders shouldn’t spend their hard-earned money on a car that is unsafe […]