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Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 14h

Do you own and ride a motorcycle in Maryland? The Maryland Highway Safety Office is developing programs to make your experience safer and more enjoyable. You can help by completing this 5-minute survey about motorcyclist safety.

Your responses are anonymous: https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/fJD9PE

Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 16h

We had a great time celebrating Walk to School Day with our young friends at Woodside Elementary School in Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Thanks to Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration's Maryland Highway Safety Office for joining us in this fun event to promote safe walking and biking!

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Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 20h

Eric Carpenter-Grantham's story is changing lives! 🦋

Thanks to his advocacy, a new law now allows individuals with hidden disabilities to add a butterfly symbol to their driver's license or ID.

Watch Eric share his powerful story.

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Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 1d

🏫 Tomorrow is Walk to School Day in Maryland! There are more than 40 events registered statewide! Be Serious About Safety on your walk by:

✅ Walking with a friend
✅ Being seen
✅ Looking for traffic
✅ Crossing the street safely

Register: https://www.walkbiketoschool.org/registration/

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Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 2d

🚶🏾‍♂️Serious About Safety for Pedestrians 🚴🏼‍♀️

Our FREE webinar on October 9 focuses on designing communities that improve safety for people walking or cycling in Maryland.

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/y5vdca7z

Comment “walkinar2” and we’ll send you the registration link

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Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 3d

The Maryland Department of Transportation is attending meetings across the state to discuss the Draft FY 2026-2031 Consolidated Transportation Program.

Times, locations and streaming options can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CTPtour2025

Close-up of a Maryland Department of Transportation document titled 'Maryland Consolidated Transportation Program' on a table in a meeting room.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 8d

Every person walking🚶‍♀️, biking🚴‍♂️, or driving🚗deserves to get home safely. @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social, #MCDOT, #MCPD, & @mdsha.bsky.social partner to manage speeds because the faster💨you go, the deadlier the outcome. ⭐Slow🐢down, save lives👨‍🦰🧔‍♀️⭐ @mcgexec.bsky.social @marylanddot.bsky.social #MDRoads

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Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 5d

This week, Maryland Department of Transportation officials visited Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties to discuss the Department’s draft $21.5 billion, six-year capital budget.

Dates and locations for upcoming meetings ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/CTPtour2025

Officials seated around a large conference table in a formal meeting room with flags and laptops present.

County and transportation officials at a meeting.

Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 6d

🛤️ Big boost for @portofbalt.bsky.social 🛤️
The expansion of the Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore is expected to dramatically increase business at the Port of Baltimore.
Read more: tinyurl.com/57bwb59w

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Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 7d

Today we unveiled Maryland's new driver's license and ID card design featuring an optional Hidden Disability symbol.

Under a new law, known as Eric's ID Law, Marylanders with hidden disabilities may add a butterfly symbol on their driver’s license, ID card or moped permit.

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Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 7d

🚶🏻‍♂️🚶🏾‍♀️Walktober begins today! 🚶🏿‍♂️🚶🏽‍♀️
Governor Wes Moore proclaimed October to be “Walktober,” a celebration of the benefits of walking and pedestrian safety and equitable access.
Join a walk or sign up for a free webinar: https://tinyurl.com/yd6nujsy

MDOT Acting Secretary Samantha Biddle and Maryland Port Administration Executive Director Jonathan Daniels walking near the National Aquarium in Baltimore.

MDOT Acting Secretary Samantha Biddle and Maryland Port Administration Executive Director Jonathan Daniels walking in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

People walking along a path with trees nearby.

A proclamation from Maryland Governor Wes Moore, declaring October 2025 to be Walktober.

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Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 7d

The laws strengthen penalties for holders of commercial driver’s licenses convicted of driving under the influence and increase penalties for impaired drivers who leave the scene of a serious crash.
More about the changes: tinyurl.com/5edz78rw

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Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 7d

🚗 Improving Safety on Maryland’s Roads 🚗
New laws going into effect today will help improve road safety and driver accountability.

Drivers in traffic along a busy highway.

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Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater @frederickcoexec.bsky.social · 13d

Transportation is key to a thriving community. During last night’s discussion about the @marylanddot.bsky.social Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP), I had the opportunity to share how upcoming projects are supported by MDOT's CTP for Fiscal Years 2026–2031.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 11d

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@marylanddot.bsky.social is hosting several webinars spotlighting🚶walking🚶‍♀️, the official state exercise.
⭐️Join MDOT every Thursday during October from 10:30am to Noon at one of their FIVE #free Walkinars.
🔗 tinyurl.com/yc7e592d
@montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @mococouncilmd.bsky.social

October 2 – National and Local Impact: Walking, Health, and Communities
October 9 – Safety: Designing Walkable Communities for All
October 16 – Accessibility: How Transportation Trails Improve Community Access
October 23 - Education: Teaching Walking Safety from a Young Age
October 30 - Agency: Walking Across Maryland with the State Secretaries Roundtable

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 11d

Starting Oct. 1, automated cameras across the state will begin mailing out tiered tickets based on how much over the speed limit you’re driving. #mdcommuters #mdroads #mdtraffic @marylanddot.bsky.social @mococouncilmd.bsky.social @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social wtop.com/maryland/202...

Fines for speeding in Maryland will jump starting in October - WTOP News

You now could pay a $425 speeding fine in Maryland. Speeders on a deadly road in Prince George’s County are going to be paying a lot more starting next month.

wtop.com

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Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 8d

📵 Help Stop Distracted Driving 📵
Passengers, you can help a driver pay attention to the road and save lives.
✅ Speak up if you see someone texting and driving.
✅ Ask them to put their phone away.
✅ Be the “designated texter” to respond to calls or messages.

Person holding a smartphone in their left hand while gripping a car steering wheel with their right hand inside a vehicle.

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Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 9d

👣 Celebrate Walktober 👣

Help the Maryland Department of Transportation promote pedestrian safety, access and health:
Oct. 1 - Walk Maryland Day
Oct. 8 - Walk to School Day
Every Thursday - Free Walking Webinars

Sign up for all Walktober events here: https://tinyurl.com/yd6nujsy

Two men walking side by side on a wide pedestrian path along a bridge over a marina with boats docked nearby.

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Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 9d

The meetings are part of MDOT's engagement process in all 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City to discuss the funding plan and receive input from local officials and the public.

Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 9d

The Maryland Department of Transportation is attending meetings across the state to discuss the Draft FY 2026-2031 Consolidated Transportation Program.

This week: Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties.

Times, locations and streaming options can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CTPtour2025

Audience members seated in a government meeting room listening to officials in Frederick County Government.

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Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 12d

🎉 Howard Street Tunnel Reopens 🎉
Today, @marylanddot.bsky.social joined CSX and state and local elected leaders at the reopening of the Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore, a major milestone in the double-stacking project.
Read more: tinyurl.com/57bwb59w

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Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 12d

This week, Maryland Department of Transportation officials visited Queen Anne’s and Frederick counties to discuss the Department’s draft $21.5 billion, six-year capital budget.

Dates and locations for upcoming meetings ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/CTPtour2025

People seated around a wooden conference table reviewing documents and discussing in a formal meeting room with microphones and laptops.

Officials seated behind a curved wooden dais with flags and a county seal in a formal meeting room.

Two women stand in front of a government chamber with the Frederick County seal and American flag visible behind them.

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Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 13d

Marylanders with developmental disabilities, such as autism, can go to your nearest @mdmva.bsky.social to request a Voluntary Developmental Disability Disclosure Card. It is designed to help with effective communication between law enforcement officers and people with developmental disabilities.

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Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · 13d

MTA has launched “Rules of the Ride,” a new Rider Code of Conduct shaped by the Youth Transit Council to create safer, more comfortable trips for all passengers. 🚌🚆 Learn more at mta.maryland.gov/safety.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 18d

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Commuter Connections gaining new popularity as DC area workers seek better ways to reach the office | Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments www.mwcog.org/newsroom/202... #mdcommuters #montgomerycountymd @wmata.com @mta.maryland.gov @marylanddot.bsky.social @rideonmct.bsky.social

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