The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is updating the Maryland State Freight Plan and the Maryland State Rail Plan, and has published both draft plans online for a 30-day public outreach period. Both plans are critical to support federal, state and private investment in Maryland’s rail and freight network.  
 
CLICK HERE to view the Draft Maryland State Freight Plan. To submit comments about the freight plan, email MDStateFreightPlan@mdot.maryland.gov. CLICK HERE to view the Draft Maryland State Rail Plan. To submit comments about the rail plan, email MDStateRailPlan@mdot.maryland.gov. The public comment period will close August 11, 2022. 
 
Both plans are expected to be finalized and become available online later this year once approved by the governing federal agency. For additional details and projected schedules for both plans, visit the Maryland State Freight Plan webpage and the Maryland State Rail Plan webpage. For more information or to provide input, contact JT Thomas at JThomas33@mdot.mayland.gov.