Governor Hogan declares State of Emergency, expands statewide response to novel coronavirus

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday night announced the state’s first positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and declared a state of emergency to ramp up Maryland’s coordinated response across all levels of government. “In order to further mobilize all available state resources in response to this threat to public health, I have issued a proclamation declaring a state of […]

CBD Supply Maryland to become first organization to adopt MDOT MTA bus stop on Belair Road corridor

NOTTINGHAM, MD—CBD Supply Maryland will partner with the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) to become the first organization to adopt a bus stop on the Belair Road corridor as a part of MDOT MTA’s Adopt-A-Stop program. CBD Supply Maryland will adopt the MDOT MTA bus stop near the intersection of Belair Road and Rossville Boulevard at […]

MVA expanding appointments to include vehicle titling

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration is expanding its weekly appointment offerings to include select vehicle service transactions. Maryland residents can now take advantage of 2,646 new weekly appointments for vehicle titling services. Customers who schedule an appointment are guaranteed to be seen within 15 minutes of that appointment time. “Appointments for driver licensing related transactions have […]

MDOT MVA offices to close in observance of Presidents’ Day

BALTIMORE, MD—In addition to all Baltimore County government offices, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) will close all branch offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) stations on Monday, February 17, 2020 in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. MDOT MVA self-service VEIP kiosks, online services and 24-hour kiosks will still be available. Customers may conduct […]

State Highway Administration teams up with Baltimore Orioles to promote pedestrian safety

Baltimore, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is teaming up with the Baltimore Orioles to stress the importance of pedestrian safety to Maryland’s youngest commuters. “Ensuring the safety of students as they walk to and from school, to bus stops and through our neighborhoods is a priority,” said Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Acting Administrator […]

MDOT SHA pre-treats roads ahead of Saturday snow

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is closely monitoring and preparing for a weekend snow event that will affect most of the state. Crews continue to pretreat state-maintained roads in many areas. Some snow accumulation is expected, particularly in the western and northern parts of the state. As the precipitation transitions from snow to sleet […]

MDOT MVA shares New Year’s Eve driving safety tips

BALTIMORE, MD—As Marylanders prepare for the New Year and set new resolutions for 2020, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is reminding motorists of Five to Arrive Alive, a list of highway safety tips designed to help drivers, passengers and pedestrians stay safe on Maryland roadways. “We all have a responsibility to make safe and smart […]

Maryland State Police to target impaired, distracted drivers

PIKESVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Police will be working to ensure motorists get to and from their travel destinations safely between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Troopers will focus enforcement efforts on impaired driving, aggressive driving, speeding, distracted driving and other violations that often contribute to highway tragedies, especially during the holiday season.  Additional troopers will be working overtime assignments funded […]