On January 10, MDOT was awarded $3 million under the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Program for the Rosedale Maryland Grade Crossing Improvement Project. Funds will support grade crossing-related improvements in Baltimore County on CSX-owned infrastructure, including flashing light signals, automatic roadway gates, bells, and additional signage.  

On January 10, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) was awarded $150,000 under the FRA RCE Program for the Kensington MARC Station Overpass Feasibility Study. Funds will support evaluating the viability of a new, ADA-accessible grade-separated pedestrian and bicycle crossing for enhanced safety by reducing rail traffic conflicts and trespassing.  

On January 10, the State Highway Administration (SHA) was awarded almost $12 million under the USDOT Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program (FY25 Round 1) for the MD 210 Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Project - Phase 1. Funds will support design and construction activities for a 2.3-mile shared-use path and additional bicycle infrastructure along MD 210, Oxon Hill Road and Kerby Hill Road.  

On January 10, Montgomery County was awarded $24.8 million under the USDOT RAISE Program (FY25 Round 1) for the North Bethesda Transit Oriented Development (TOD) project. Funds will support construction of a new Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) rail entrance to the North Bethesda Metro Station, intersection improvements at Rockville Pike (MD 355) and Old Georgetown Road, and a new a transit plaza at the southwest corner to connect the station to two future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines.   

On January 10, the City of Baltimore, in partnership with MDOT, was awarded $85.5 million under the USDOT Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program for the West Baltimore United Construction Phase 1 (formerly Highway to Nowhere) in Baltimore. MDOT will provide a matching grant through the use of federal formula funds. The Project will enhance community safety, foster new economic and workforce development opportunities, and directly address historic wrongs. Phase 1 will be a first major step toward transforming West Baltimore into a more vibrant community and enabling it to realize its full potential.  

On December 16, 2024, the Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) was awarded $2 million under the USDOT Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Program (FY 24, Stage 1) for the Smart Traffic Signal Systems to Mitigate Bridge Collapse Impact in Baltimore City project. Funds will support smart traffic signal systems to address mobility, safety, and logistics issues caused by the Francis Scott Key (FSK) Bridge collapse.  

Maryland Area Rail Infrastructure Accelerator (MARIA) 

Grant Program: USDOT Build America Bureau (BAB) Regional Infrastructure Accelerators (RIA) Program

Agency: Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)

Description: $2 million submission to develop innovative financing strategies for the accelerated development of a pipeline of rail projects in Maryland. MARIA includes several rail lines including MARC, Light Rail, Metro, Purple Line, Red Lin, and State-owned freight. MARIA will be housed within the MTA, and will formalize partnerships with relevant partners, local jurisdictions, metropolitan planning organizations, asset owners, host railroads and others. 

Expanding Rural Transit Options: Washington County Bus Facility Project

The MDOT Climate Focused Funding Portal Solicitation will be open February 5 – March 26, 2025. MDOT understands the importance of investing in transportation projects that have climate benefits and is re-launching the Climate Focused Funding portal to identify and implement additional projects following a successful first round in 2024.

Click here for information and technical assistance, including information on the current solicitation, instructions on how to apply and resources to support you in the identification and submission of your climate beneficial projects. 

2025 Maryland Highway Safety Summit 

The 2025 Maryland Highway Safety Summit will be held April 29, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Hotel. The summit is an annual meeting of Maryland’s safety leaders and stakeholders working together to reach the goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2030. The event highlights Maryland’s collaborative approach to bringing federal, state, and local partners together. Register here.

Questions? Reach out to Rachel Andress or Anna Levendusky.