About MDOT 

Who We Are

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is an organization comprised of five business units and one Authority. They are: The Secretary's Office, MDOT State Highway Administration, MDOT Maryland Transit Administration, MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration, MDOT Maryland Port Administration, MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration and the Maryland Transportation Authority. This unique approach provides the state’s leadership with the ability to develop a coordinated and balanced approach to transportation.

Our Mission

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Our Goals

The Maryland Department of Transportation presents six goals that support the achievement of MDOT's Vision and Mission. These goals will guide MDOT in tackling the State's biggest transportation challenges over the next 20 years. 

  • Safety & Security: Ensure a Safe, Secure, and Resilient Transportation System
  • Economic Opportunity: Facilitate Economic Opportunity and Reduce Congestion in Maryland through Strategic System Expansion
  • High Standard & Modernize: Maintain a High Standard and Modernize Maryland’s Multimodal Transportation System
  • Quality & Efficiency: Improve the Quality and Efficiency of the Transportation System to Enhance the Customer Service
  • Environmental Protection: Ensure Environmental Protection and Sensitivity
  • Fiscal Responsibility: Promote Fiscal Responsibility
  • Choices & Connections: Provide Better Transportation Choices and Connections

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