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<ref>[http://www.mdot.state.md.us/ Maryland Department of Transportation]. MDOT official website. Retrieved 2010-2-17.</ref>
<ref>[http://www.mdot.state.md.us/ Maryland Department of Transportation]. MDOT official website. Retrieved 2010-2-17.</ref>
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<b>History</b>
== History ==
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Formed in 1971, MDOT was created during the consolidation of several independent state agencies that each were responsible for a specific mode of transportation. MDOT now provides Marylanders with a transportation network that encompasses aviation, highway, marine, mass transit, motor vehicle, railroad and toll facilities.
Formed in 1971, MDOT was created during the consolidation of several independent state agencies that each were responsible for a specific mode of transportation. MDOT now provides Marylanders with a transportation network that encompasses aviation, highway, marine, mass transit, motor vehicle, railroad and toll facilities.
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Because transportation’s role in Maryland’s economic development always has been vital, the evolution of Maryland’s transportation systems directly reflects the state’s growth. State government’s concern with ensuring modes of transportation date back to the 17th century.
Because transportation’s role in Maryland’s economic development always has been vital, the evolution of Maryland’s transportation systems directly reflects the state’s growth. State government’s concern with ensuring modes of transportation date back to the 17th century.
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== Organization ==
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The MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration (MDOT MAA) is the owner and operator of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Martin State Airport.
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The MDOT Maryland Port Administration (MDOT 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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The MDOT Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT 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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The MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT 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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The MDOT State Highway Administration (MDOT 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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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.


== Secretaries of Transportation ==
== Secretaries of Transportation ==

Revision as of 17:47, 7 July 2020

Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
Agency overview
FormedJuly 1, 1971; 53 years ago (1971-07-01)
JurisdictionState of Maryland
Headquarters7201 Corporate Center Drive Hanover, Maryland, U.S.
Employees11,000 (FY 2021)[1]
Annual budget$5.5 billion annual budget (FY 2021)[1]
Agency executives
  • Gregory Slater, Secretary of Transportation
  • Tom Curtin, Chief of Staff
  • Sean Powell, Deputy Secretary of Administration and Operations
  • R. Earl Lewis. Jr., Deputy Secretary for Policy, Planning & Enterprise Services
Parent agencyState of Maryland
Websitewww.mdot.maryland.gov

The Maryland Department of Transportation(MDOT) is a customer-driven leader that delivers safe, sustainable, intelligent and exceptional transportation solutions in order to connect our customers to life’s opportunities.

MDOT oversees all modes of transportation in Maryland: the Maryland Aviation Administration (MDOT MAA), Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA), Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA), Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA), State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA), and Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA). This unique structure provides state leadership with the ability to develop a coordinated and balanced approach to transportation.

Gregory I. Slater serves as Secretary of MDOT and is Chairman of the MDTA. [2]

History

Formed in 1971, MDOT was created during the consolidation of several independent state agencies that each were responsible for a specific mode of transportation. MDOT now provides Marylanders with a transportation network that encompasses aviation, highway, marine, mass transit, motor vehicle, railroad and toll facilities.

Because transportation’s role in Maryland’s economic development always has been vital, the evolution of Maryland’s transportation systems directly reflects the state’s growth. State government’s concern with ensuring modes of transportation date back to the 17th century.

Organization

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

The MDOT Maryland Port Administration (MDOT 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.

The MDOT Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT 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.

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

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

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.

Secretaries of Transportation

References

  1. ^ a b "Maryland Department of Transportation FY 2013 Budget". Maryland State Archives. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
  2. ^ Maryland Department of Transportation. MDOT official website. Retrieved 2010-2-17.
  3. ^ http://www.mdot.maryland.gov/newMDOT/Secretarys_Welcome/secretary_message.html


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