Ever wonder how MDOT employees get to work? We’re sharing some of our own commuter stories because there is no “one size fits all” approach!
On occasion, I bike into work to maximize my physical exercise time. I eliminate 25 minutes of driving each way and get to enjoy biking through the Patapsco State Park and Old Ellicott City. When I bike, I have less commuting stress, save an hour of time and get the benefit of being healthier.
-Tyson Byrne, Regional Planning Manager
On average, I am able to carpool two days per week to MDOT from home. With a commute of 55 miles each way, it is nice to share the drive with someone else. It helps to alleviate some of the congestion and stress, especially as
traffic builds during the school year, not to mention the benefit of saving on gas costs!
-Michelle Martin, Deputy Director, Office of Planning and Capital Programming
During my three-month rotation with MDOT, I’ve been taking the MARC train on weekdays from Baltimore Penn Station to get to and from work. My morning trip includes a 10-minute walk to Penn Station, a 25-minute ride to the MARC BWI Airport stop, and then a seven-minute walk from the station to MDOT along the pedestrian bridge. I’ve enjoyed the convenience of the trains leaving every 30 minutes, and the chance to get some exercise before and after work. Oh, and
there’s never any traffic!
-Kelley Dolan, Transportation Planner (Rotation)
