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    Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)
    MDOT train.
    Management

    Maryland launches Road to Careers grant program

    Dec. 2, 2024
    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...
    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.
    Mobile Applications

    MDOT MTA rolls out new fare payment option through Transit app

    Oct. 31, 2024
    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...
    MDOT
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    Management

    MDOT, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development sign MOU to advance state’s transit, economic development, housing and climate goals

    Oct. 22, 2024
    The agreement will help make Maryland more affordable by prioritizing the resources and capacities of the two departments to accelerate TOD projects.
    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.
    Infrastructure

    MDOT, Maryland Economic Development Corporation work to develop TOD areas along MARC Penn Line through new strategy

    Oct. 14, 2024
    The new strategy will help drive economic growth in underserved communities and advance transit-oriented development statewide.
    Maryland Transit Administration
    A file photo of a CAF-manufactured Purple Line train.
    Management

    MDOT releases Draft Consolidated Transportation Program for FY’s 2025-2030

    Sept. 4, 2024
    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...
    WMATA
    A WMATA Metrobus.
    Infrastructure

    MDOT, Montgomery County Department of Transportation, WMATA to extend bus lane pilot through 2024

    WMATA-Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
    Aug. 26, 2024
    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.
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    Management

    MDOT/MTA names Martha Gross executive director of MTA Transit development and delivery

    May 31, 2024
    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.
    Office of the Maryland Governor
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    MDOT MTA launches Zero-Emission Bus Pilot Program

    Office of the Maryland Governor
    Feb. 29, 2024
    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...
    MDOT
    Safety & Security

    Maryland Transit Administration installs safety barriers on subway platforms

    Dec. 26, 2023
    This safety barrier program highlights the Maryland Transit Administration’s commitment to continuous improvement as one of its core values.

    Articles & News

    Office of Maryland Governor Wes Moore
    Management

    Maryland to add $150 million to shore up proposed cuts in FY25 transportation budget

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Jan. 18, 2024
    More than half of the one-time funding included in Gov. Wes Moore’s proposed FY25 budget will support transit projects and maintain service.
    Maryland Transit Administration
    File photo of a Purple Line light-rail vehicle in testing at the production facility.
    Rail

    MDOT MTA Purple Line will open in the spring of 2027

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    July 17, 2023
    The revised opening date of the transit project is the result of an agreement between MDOT MTA and Purple Line Transit Partners.
    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.
    Management

    Baltimore Red Line project returns

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    June 16, 2023
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has revived plans to deliver the proposed east-west transit connection and extend its reach into Eastern Baltimore County.
    MDOT MTA
    Kelly Fenner
    Management

    MDOT MTA named Kelly Fenner as agency’s first DEI director

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    Feb. 8, 2023
    Fenner is a former police captain and has served as DEI director for the Baltimore County Police Department.
    WhiteHouse.gov
    President Joe Biden speaks at an event in front of the north portal of the B&P Tunnel in Baltimore, Md.
    Infrastructure

    B&P Tunnel Replacement Program gets state funding boost and visit from President Biden

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Jan. 31, 2023
    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...
    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.
    Management

    Maryland Gov. Moore nominates Paul Wiedefeld to lead Maryland Department of Transportation

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Jan. 25, 2023
    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 ...
    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.
    Infrastructure

    Amtrak prepares for $1.5-billion Susquehanna River Rail Bridge replacement project

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Nov. 22, 2022
    The railroad plans to issue solicitations in the coming months for a design-bid-build contract and a construction manager at risk contract.

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    Rail

    MDOT MTA temporarily suspends all light-rail service

    Dec. 12, 2023
    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...
    Maryland DOT
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    Management

    Gov. Moore signs workforce development executive order

    Nov. 20, 2023
    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...
    Infrastructure

    MDOT MTA releases technical analysis for six Preliminary Alternatives maps for Red Line project

    Nov. 2, 2023
    Results of the technical analysis support the need for premium transit to improve mobility and access along the east-west corridor.
    Mobile Applications

    Vontas, Swiftly and Transit team up to improve transit connectivity

    Vontas
    Oct. 4, 2023
    Any transit agencies partnering with Vontas, Swiftly and Transit will now have access to a stream line of data updates and transit information.
    Rail

    MDOT MTA names leadership team for Red Line project and Purple Line

    Sept. 7, 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...
    MDOT MTA
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    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    Maryland's Laurel MARC Train Station will close Aug. 21 for 10 weeks

    Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)
    Aug. 2, 2023
    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.
    Alstom
    Alstom
    Maintenance

    Alstom awarded contract by Maryland Transit Administration for operations and maintenance

    Alstom
    April 12, 2023
    The contract broadens the scope of Alstom’s responsibilities to the transit administration to include a fuel-saving project and digital innovations.
    Infrastructure

    Amtrak seeking Delivery Partner to support B&P Tunnel Replacement Program

    Amtrak
    Dec. 6, 2022
    In a Delivery Partner model, the private partner takes on substantial risk-sharing, impacting overall project outcomes.
    MDOT MTA
    The campaign will focus educating the public on what constitutes sexual harassment and how it can be stopped.
    Safety & Security

    Campaign to address sexual assault launches on MDOT MTA

    Oct. 3, 2022
    The campaign is focused on educating the public on what constitutes sexual harassment and how it can be stopped.