US EditionPaul Wiedefeld to Step Down as Maryland Transportation Secretary
MARYLAND, JUL 9 – Paul Wiedefeld secured over $5 billion in federal grants for major Maryland transportation projects before stepping down; Samantha Biddle will serve as acting secretary during the search for a replacement.
- Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld announced he will step down from state service effective August 1, 2025, with Samantha Biddle named acting secretary.
- Wiedefeld is stepping down after nearly three years overseeing Maryland's transportation, during which he managed responses to the March 2024 failure of the Key Bridge and addressed setbacks with the Purple Line project.
- Wiedefeld played a key role in obtaining over $5 billion in federal transportation funding for initiatives including the replacement of outdated light rail vehicles and improvements to the Harbor Tunnel, while Biddle brings nearly 20 years of experience in the transportation sector.
- Governor Wes Moore commended Paul Wiedefeld for his leadership in improving transportation access for Maryland residents and expressed confidence that Samantha Biddle is well-equipped to continue advancing these efforts.
- Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller will lead a nationwide search to find a permanent successor prepared to address urgent transportation system needs in Maryland.
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Paul Wiedefeld to step down as Maryland transportation secretary
Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said he is stepping down at the end of July following a career that spanned four decades, including leading the Metro system. He spoke with WTOP’s Nick Iannelli on some of the biggest challenges and successes in his transportation career. Listen to the interview below or read the transcript, which has been lightly edited. toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Nick Iannell…
Wiedefeld leaving MDOT, search for new transportation secretary begins - Maryland Matters
Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said Wednesday he will leave the job he's held since 2023 by Aug. 1. His departure touches off a national search for a successor. (Photo by Steve Crane/Maryland Matters)Paul Wiedefeld, whom Gov. Wes Moore (D) once dubbed “the transportation leader we need at this moment,” will leave the job he has held since 2023 and trigger a search for a new state transportation secretary. Wiedefeld, who turns 70 next mo…
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