Maryland Department of Transportation

**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, State Highway Administration, Maryland Transit Administration, Motor Vehicle Administration, MDOT Maryland Port Administration, 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 Vision** To provide safe, reliable, accessible, equitable, and sustainable transportation options to Marylanders across the State. **Our Guiding Principles** These are concepts that will guide MDOT in its decision-making process to support the State’s goals for the transportation system in Maryland. - Equity: Integrate equity considerations in all aspects of transportation planning, programming, and operational processes. - Preservation: Preserve the condition of the existing transportation system assets to provide safe and efficient movement. - Resilience: Improve the transportation system’s ability to provide reliable service throughout natural weather events and man-made threats. - Modernization: Transform the transportation system by using proven technological improvements and exploring innovative new ideas. - Experience: Improve the experience of all transportation system users.