Maryland transportation officials have ambitious climate goals – can they get there?

The federal government recently gave some climate homework to each state’s department of transportation, and Maryland believes it was the only state to turn it in early. Maryland’s DOT has set new targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions on the state’s 716 sections of the National Highway System. By the end of next year, MDOT hopes to reduce emissions by 4% from what was recorded in 2022 on its portion of roadway.