Maryland Department of Transportation

MDOT is Serious About Safety

At MDOT, our mission is to provide the safest transportation network in the nation. As a Vision Zero state, we are committed to eliminating all vehicle-related deaths and serious injuries on our roadways by 2030. Despite our proactive efforts in engineering, education, and enforcement, too many lives are still lost on our roadways. That's why we are intensifying our safety initiatives with a dynamic, department-wide campaign.

The Serious About Safety program is at the heart of MDOT's commitment to safety, emphasizing three key pillars, MDOT-led Initiatives, Legislative Action and Advocacy. Serious about Safety builds upon the important safety programs and initiatives already underway at MDOT's Modal Administrations that are a part of MDOT.

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Ports

The MDOT Port Administration (MPA) stimulates the flow of waterborne commerce through the ports in the State of Maryland in a manner that provides economic benefit to the citizens of the state.

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Transit

The MDOT Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) operates Local Buses (CityLink and LocalLink), Commuter Buses, Light RailLink, Metro SubwayLink, Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) Train Service, and a comprehensive Paratransit (MobilityLink) system. MTA also manages the Taxi Access system, and directs funding and statewide assistance to Locally Operated Transit Systems (LOTS) in each of Maryland's 23 counties, Baltimore City, Annapolis and Ocean City.

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Aviation

The MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) is the owner and operator of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Martin State Airport.

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Toll Facilities

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is responsible for constructing, managing, operating and improving the State's toll facilities, as well as for financing new revenue producing transportation projects.

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Highways

The MDOT State Highway Administration (SHA) provides a safe, well-maintained, reliable highway system that enables mobility choices for all customers and supports Maryland's communities, economy and environment.

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Drivers

MDOT's Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) provides Maryland driver and vehicle services such as driver license renewal, change of address, vehicle registration, driving records, product tracking, and more.

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