Maryland Department of Transportation
@marylanddot.bsky.social
✈️🚆🚗 Delivering safe, sustainable, intelligent, exceptional, and inclusive transportation solutions to connect our customers to life’s opportunities. 🚌🚢🚴🏾
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"Have you considered taking the train to work?"
Victory, our colleague at Maryland Department of Transportation, recently took her first train ride! 🚉 She documented her journey & what it was like to ride to work. https://blog.mdot.maryland.gov/what-to-expect-on-your-first-train-ride-my-experience/
Victory, our colleague at Maryland Department of Transportation, recently took her first train ride! 🚉 She documented her journey & what it was like to ride to work. https://blog.mdot.maryland.gov/what-to-expect-on-your-first-train-ride-my-experience/
January 15, 2026 at 10:21 PM
"Have you considered taking the train to work?"
Victory, our colleague at Maryland Department of Transportation, recently took her first train ride! 🚉 She documented her journey & what it was like to ride to work. https://blog.mdot.maryland.gov/what-to-expect-on-your-first-train-ride-my-experience/
Victory, our colleague at Maryland Department of Transportation, recently took her first train ride! 🚉 She documented her journey & what it was like to ride to work. https://blog.mdot.maryland.gov/what-to-expect-on-your-first-train-ride-my-experience/
Did you know? Construction on Purple Line is more than 87 percent complete and the work includes miles of new sidewalks to connect people to transit centers and their communities.
🗣️ Hear more about the progress from the Purple Line's Senior Project Director, Ray Biggs, II.
🗣️ Hear more about the progress from the Purple Line's Senior Project Director, Ray Biggs, II.
January 15, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Did you know? Construction on Purple Line is more than 87 percent complete and the work includes miles of new sidewalks to connect people to transit centers and their communities.
🗣️ Hear more about the progress from the Purple Line's Senior Project Director, Ray Biggs, II.
🗣️ Hear more about the progress from the Purple Line's Senior Project Director, Ray Biggs, II.
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🚅ICYMI🚅
MTA Maryland Service Alerts MARC Rockville Station: Waiting room has reopened. The waiting room is located on the ground level of the station, adjacent to the east side bus loop. ✨Details▶️ https://ow.ly/EwNU50XWbNZ #mdcommuters #rockvillemd Maryland Department of Transportation
MTA Maryland Service Alerts MARC Rockville Station: Waiting room has reopened. The waiting room is located on the ground level of the station, adjacent to the east side bus loop. ✨Details▶️ https://ow.ly/EwNU50XWbNZ #mdcommuters #rockvillemd Maryland Department of Transportation
January 14, 2026 at 8:05 PM
🚅ICYMI🚅
MTA Maryland Service Alerts MARC Rockville Station: Waiting room has reopened. The waiting room is located on the ground level of the station, adjacent to the east side bus loop. ✨Details▶️ https://ow.ly/EwNU50XWbNZ #mdcommuters #rockvillemd Maryland Department of Transportation
MTA Maryland Service Alerts MARC Rockville Station: Waiting room has reopened. The waiting room is located on the ground level of the station, adjacent to the east side bus loop. ✨Details▶️ https://ow.ly/EwNU50XWbNZ #mdcommuters #rockvillemd Maryland Department of Transportation
Every cone⚠️, barrier🚧 and vest👷🦺 represents someone working hard to keep Maryland moving.
Speeding through a work zone puts lives at risk — road workers and your own. Drive the speed limit, stay alert, avoid distractions and show respect for the crews who keep our roads safe.
Speeding through a work zone puts lives at risk — road workers and your own. Drive the speed limit, stay alert, avoid distractions and show respect for the crews who keep our roads safe.
January 14, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Every cone⚠️, barrier🚧 and vest👷🦺 represents someone working hard to keep Maryland moving.
Speeding through a work zone puts lives at risk — road workers and your own. Drive the speed limit, stay alert, avoid distractions and show respect for the crews who keep our roads safe.
Speeding through a work zone puts lives at risk — road workers and your own. Drive the speed limit, stay alert, avoid distractions and show respect for the crews who keep our roads safe.
From launching MTA’s new Metro Subway railcars to opening BWI Marshall Airport’s new A/B Connector, Acting Sec. Kathryn Thomson had a busy 1st week on the job. Between ribbon cuttings, we learned more about her priorities for MDOT https://blog.mdot.maryland.gov/meet-acting-secretary-kathryn-thomson/
January 14, 2026 at 3:15 PM
From launching MTA’s new Metro Subway railcars to opening BWI Marshall Airport’s new A/B Connector, Acting Sec. Kathryn Thomson had a busy 1st week on the job. Between ribbon cuttings, we learned more about her priorities for MDOT https://blog.mdot.maryland.gov/meet-acting-secretary-kathryn-thomson/
MDOT continues investing in small businesses along the #PurpleLine Dozens of businesses have already received grants to help support operations and strengthen local communities during the construction of the Purple Line. The next funding cycle opens March 2, learn more in this month’s #MDOTInsider
January 13, 2026 at 7:20 PM
MDOT continues investing in small businesses along the #PurpleLine Dozens of businesses have already received grants to help support operations and strengthen local communities during the construction of the Purple Line. The next funding cycle opens March 2, learn more in this month’s #MDOTInsider
🌟 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🌟
This year, Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration saved Marylanders time and money by expanding digital services. Read about this and 4 of our other big achievements in our blog: https://blog.mdot.maryland.gov/mdot-top-5-achievements-in-2025/
This year, Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration saved Marylanders time and money by expanding digital services. Read about this and 4 of our other big achievements in our blog: https://blog.mdot.maryland.gov/mdot-top-5-achievements-in-2025/
January 13, 2026 at 4:46 PM
🌟 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🌟
This year, Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration saved Marylanders time and money by expanding digital services. Read about this and 4 of our other big achievements in our blog: https://blog.mdot.maryland.gov/mdot-top-5-achievements-in-2025/
This year, Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration saved Marylanders time and money by expanding digital services. Read about this and 4 of our other big achievements in our blog: https://blog.mdot.maryland.gov/mdot-top-5-achievements-in-2025/
Are you a Baltimore-area resident looking to reduce your commute time this year? 👀
Join a vanpool, carpool or take transit! We have incentive programs that can help you save money and to make your commute easier and less stressful.
Learn more at BaltimoreCommutes.org.
Join a vanpool, carpool or take transit! We have incentive programs that can help you save money and to make your commute easier and less stressful.
Learn more at BaltimoreCommutes.org.
January 12, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Are you a Baltimore-area resident looking to reduce your commute time this year? 👀
Join a vanpool, carpool or take transit! We have incentive programs that can help you save money and to make your commute easier and less stressful.
Learn more at BaltimoreCommutes.org.
Join a vanpool, carpool or take transit! We have incentive programs that can help you save money and to make your commute easier and less stressful.
Learn more at BaltimoreCommutes.org.
Have you seen this before? This photo shows BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport site before construction began in 1947. We recently uncovered archival images highlighting the airport's transformation over the years.
January 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Have you seen this before? This photo shows BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport site before construction began in 1947. We recently uncovered archival images highlighting the airport's transformation over the years.
A/B Connector Opening Day 🎉
Today, passengers began using the new A/B Connector at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport being welcomed to Maryland at 5 modernized gates and a new baggage handling system.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4d73uky6
Today, passengers began using the new A/B Connector at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport being welcomed to Maryland at 5 modernized gates and a new baggage handling system.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4d73uky6
January 9, 2026 at 9:28 PM
A/B Connector Opening Day 🎉
Today, passengers began using the new A/B Connector at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport being welcomed to Maryland at 5 modernized gates and a new baggage handling system.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4d73uky6
Today, passengers began using the new A/B Connector at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport being welcomed to Maryland at 5 modernized gates and a new baggage handling system.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4d73uky6
Thank You 🙏
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
The Maryland Department of Transportation appreciates the hard work of our officers at the Maryland Transit Administration, TheMDTA and Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration and their dedication to keeping everyone safe.
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
The Maryland Department of Transportation appreciates the hard work of our officers at the Maryland Transit Administration, TheMDTA and Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration and their dedication to keeping everyone safe.
January 9, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Thank You 🙏
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
The Maryland Department of Transportation appreciates the hard work of our officers at the Maryland Transit Administration, TheMDTA and Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration and their dedication to keeping everyone safe.
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
The Maryland Department of Transportation appreciates the hard work of our officers at the Maryland Transit Administration, TheMDTA and Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration and their dedication to keeping everyone safe.
A/B Connector Opens 🎉
This evening, Governor Wes Moore and transportation leaders celebrated the opening of a major terminal improvement project at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport.
-5 modernized gates
-more seats for passengers
-new baggage handling
-more retail space
This evening, Governor Wes Moore and transportation leaders celebrated the opening of a major terminal improvement project at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport.
-5 modernized gates
-more seats for passengers
-new baggage handling
-more retail space
January 9, 2026 at 12:29 AM
A/B Connector Opens 🎉
This evening, Governor Wes Moore and transportation leaders celebrated the opening of a major terminal improvement project at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport.
-5 modernized gates
-more seats for passengers
-new baggage handling
-more retail space
This evening, Governor Wes Moore and transportation leaders celebrated the opening of a major terminal improvement project at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport.
-5 modernized gates
-more seats for passengers
-new baggage handling
-more retail space
New Maryland Transit Administration Metro Railcars Enter Service 🚇
Today, Maryland transportation leaders launched the first six new Hitachi railcars into service.
Assembled in Hagerstown, the railcars were designed to enhance safety and improve reliability.
Today, Maryland transportation leaders launched the first six new Hitachi railcars into service.
Assembled in Hagerstown, the railcars were designed to enhance safety and improve reliability.
January 7, 2026 at 9:52 PM
New Maryland Transit Administration Metro Railcars Enter Service 🚇
Today, Maryland transportation leaders launched the first six new Hitachi railcars into service.
Assembled in Hagerstown, the railcars were designed to enhance safety and improve reliability.
Today, Maryland transportation leaders launched the first six new Hitachi railcars into service.
Assembled in Hagerstown, the railcars were designed to enhance safety and improve reliability.
New Leadership
Starting today, Katie Thomson joins Maryland Department of Transportation as its next Acting Secretary. With more than 30 years of experience in transportation, she will lead the department as we tackle challenges and seize the opportunities ahead.
https://tinyurl.com/5775vbxr
Starting today, Katie Thomson joins Maryland Department of Transportation as its next Acting Secretary. With more than 30 years of experience in transportation, she will lead the department as we tackle challenges and seize the opportunities ahead.
https://tinyurl.com/5775vbxr
January 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
New Leadership
Starting today, Katie Thomson joins Maryland Department of Transportation as its next Acting Secretary. With more than 30 years of experience in transportation, she will lead the department as we tackle challenges and seize the opportunities ahead.
https://tinyurl.com/5775vbxr
Starting today, Katie Thomson joins Maryland Department of Transportation as its next Acting Secretary. With more than 30 years of experience in transportation, she will lead the department as we tackle challenges and seize the opportunities ahead.
https://tinyurl.com/5775vbxr
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Great to join @govwesmoore.bsky.social @marylanddot.bsky.social & elected officials @wmata.com Capital Heights Station to announce our latest public/private real estate partnership. Soon 300+ new affordable homes w/ retail using excess parking. All in on transit oriented community!
January 7, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Great to join @govwesmoore.bsky.social @marylanddot.bsky.social & elected officials @wmata.com Capital Heights Station to announce our latest public/private real estate partnership. Soon 300+ new affordable homes w/ retail using excess parking. All in on transit oriented community!
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New year, new Maryland.gov 🎉
We replaced the old bureaucratic mazes with a simple path so Marylanders can get the resources they need to succeed.
👉🏽 Check it out: Maryland.gov
We replaced the old bureaucratic mazes with a simple path so Marylanders can get the resources they need to succeed.
👉🏽 Check it out: Maryland.gov
January 6, 2026 at 4:15 PM
New year, new Maryland.gov 🎉
We replaced the old bureaucratic mazes with a simple path so Marylanders can get the resources they need to succeed.
👉🏽 Check it out: Maryland.gov
We replaced the old bureaucratic mazes with a simple path so Marylanders can get the resources they need to succeed.
👉🏽 Check it out: Maryland.gov
Serious about Safety in 2026
During the past year, @marylanddot.bsky.social made big strides toward improving safety for everyone.
Here are 7 ways we improved safety in 2025 and, in 2026, we will continue to put safety first.
During the past year, @marylanddot.bsky.social made big strides toward improving safety for everyone.
Here are 7 ways we improved safety in 2025 and, in 2026, we will continue to put safety first.
January 6, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Serious about Safety in 2026
During the past year, @marylanddot.bsky.social made big strides toward improving safety for everyone.
Here are 7 ways we improved safety in 2025 and, in 2026, we will continue to put safety first.
During the past year, @marylanddot.bsky.social made big strides toward improving safety for everyone.
Here are 7 ways we improved safety in 2025 and, in 2026, we will continue to put safety first.
Start the new year with free rides in Baltimore! 🚇
Get free rides from Maryland Transit Administration. Here’s how:
-Be a first time transit rider
-Download the CharmPass app
-Set up an account
Once verified, passes are loaded directly onto the account.
More info: https://tinyurl.com/5n7udkct
Get free rides from Maryland Transit Administration. Here’s how:
-Be a first time transit rider
-Download the CharmPass app
-Set up an account
Once verified, passes are loaded directly onto the account.
More info: https://tinyurl.com/5n7udkct
January 5, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Start the new year with free rides in Baltimore! 🚇
Get free rides from Maryland Transit Administration. Here’s how:
-Be a first time transit rider
-Download the CharmPass app
-Set up an account
Once verified, passes are loaded directly onto the account.
More info: https://tinyurl.com/5n7udkct
Get free rides from Maryland Transit Administration. Here’s how:
-Be a first time transit rider
-Download the CharmPass app
-Set up an account
Once verified, passes are loaded directly onto the account.
More info: https://tinyurl.com/5n7udkct
🌳 💰 Get up to $5,000 to plant trees in Maryland
There is less than one month left to apply for the Maryland Department of Transportation Urban Tree Grant Program’s spring planting season.
Consider applying if you have a project in an urban community affected by a transportation project.
There is less than one month left to apply for the Maryland Department of Transportation Urban Tree Grant Program’s spring planting season.
Consider applying if you have a project in an urban community affected by a transportation project.
January 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM
🌳 💰 Get up to $5,000 to plant trees in Maryland
There is less than one month left to apply for the Maryland Department of Transportation Urban Tree Grant Program’s spring planting season.
Consider applying if you have a project in an urban community affected by a transportation project.
There is less than one month left to apply for the Maryland Department of Transportation Urban Tree Grant Program’s spring planting season.
Consider applying if you have a project in an urban community affected by a transportation project.
How do you avoid losing control of your vehicle when the roads are wet outside? 🌧️
Here are some quick tips from our friends at Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration. ➡️
Here are some quick tips from our friends at Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration. ➡️
January 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM
How do you avoid losing control of your vehicle when the roads are wet outside? 🌧️
Here are some quick tips from our friends at Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration. ➡️
Here are some quick tips from our friends at Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration. ➡️
Here’s how the Purple Line Small Business Grant Program supports businesses:
🟣helps offset impact that construction closures or detours may have
🟣provides funding for marketing & other support.
The next application period opens on March 2nd, 2026. https://purplelinemd.com/small-business-grants/
🟣helps offset impact that construction closures or detours may have
🟣provides funding for marketing & other support.
The next application period opens on March 2nd, 2026. https://purplelinemd.com/small-business-grants/
January 3, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Here’s how the Purple Line Small Business Grant Program supports businesses:
🟣helps offset impact that construction closures or detours may have
🟣provides funding for marketing & other support.
The next application period opens on March 2nd, 2026. https://purplelinemd.com/small-business-grants/
🟣helps offset impact that construction closures or detours may have
🟣provides funding for marketing & other support.
The next application period opens on March 2nd, 2026. https://purplelinemd.com/small-business-grants/
Here's a quick reminder from our friends at Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration about the importance of keeping your vehicle safe as temperatures get colder ❄️➡️
January 2, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Here's a quick reminder from our friends at Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration about the importance of keeping your vehicle safe as temperatures get colder ❄️➡️
The Purple Line is making progress.
As we head into 2026, here are three things you should know about the project. The 16-mile light rail line will connect Prince George's and Montgomery counties. 🚉
As we head into 2026, here are three things you should know about the project. The 16-mile light rail line will connect Prince George's and Montgomery counties. 🚉
January 2, 2026 at 2:35 PM
The Purple Line is making progress.
As we head into 2026, here are three things you should know about the project. The 16-mile light rail line will connect Prince George's and Montgomery counties. 🚉
As we head into 2026, here are three things you should know about the project. The 16-mile light rail line will connect Prince George's and Montgomery counties. 🚉
Marylanders, are you aware of this smishing scam? Fraudulent text messages are being sent claiming to come from EZPass and TheMDTA. We recently fact checked some myths to keep you from falling into this trap. https://blog.mdot.maryland.gov/myth-vs-fact-driveezmd-smishing-scams-edition/
January 1, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Marylanders, are you aware of this smishing scam? Fraudulent text messages are being sent claiming to come from EZPass and TheMDTA. We recently fact checked some myths to keep you from falling into this trap. https://blog.mdot.maryland.gov/myth-vs-fact-driveezmd-smishing-scams-edition/
Marylanders with developmental and intellectual disabilities may voluntarily add a butterfly symbol on their driver's license, ID card or moped permit. In the video, hear from Eric Carpenter-Grantham, the man who inspired Eric’s law 🦋
December 31, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Marylanders with developmental and intellectual disabilities may voluntarily add a butterfly symbol on their driver's license, ID card or moped permit. In the video, hear from Eric Carpenter-Grantham, the man who inspired Eric’s law 🦋