BALTIMORE, MD (Thursday, December 12, 2024) - Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the departure of Department of Transportation (DOT) Director Corren Johnson effective immediately.

Veobia Akilo, current Chief Administrative Officer at DOT will serve as the Interim Director effective immediately. She is a committed public servant and city government veteran who was previously named the Baltimore City Executive of the Year as part of the Citywide Employee Recognition program.

"I would like to thank Director Johnson for her dedication and commitment to the City of Baltimore and our residents," said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. "I am confident that Interim Director Akilo will continue to advance our shared vision for improving the delivery of City services and building a more efficient, equitable Baltimore."

During her tenure, Director Johnson recruited and onboarded more than 20 new traffic enforcement officers to expand DOT's enforcement capacity, led the city's efforts to pursue federal resources through the Reconnecting Communities grant program, and worked to optimize and modernize traffic signals throughout the city.