Roshdieh Praises MCDOT Staff
Performance during the Winter Snow Season
Montgomery
County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Acting Director Al Roshdieh
commended department employees for their exemplary service during this
difficult snow season. Read his email to staff: Read More.
Leggett Commends Highway
Services' Snow Removal Operations
During
his most recent online chat, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett lauded
the County’s snow removal response this year stating, “the County's
performance in snow removal is easy to assess by the number of telephone
calls I've received from residents. Make no mistake about this! By this
unscientific measure, our dedicated workers appear to have done. Read more.
Before We Forget about the Snow,
Nominate Neighbors Who Helped Others for the Golden Shovel Award
County
Council Vice President Nancy Floreen wants to recognize residents who went
"above and beyond" in helping neighbors clear ice and snow from
sidewalks this winter. She will present SAFE (Sidewalks Are For Everyone)
Golden Shovel Awards to County residents at a County Council session in
April. Nominate someone by March 31.
Wheaton Redevelopment Project
Community Public Meeting Planned for March 24
The
Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will update the
community on the latest plans for the new Maryland-National Capital
Park and Planning Commission building and public town square to be
located on the Wheaton Triangle parking lot (also known as Lot 13). Read
More.
Ride On Pilot Project Tests Turn
Warning System
The
Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) Ride On bus system
is testing a turn warning alert that notifies pedestrians of a turning
vehicle. Read More.
Leggett Releases Proposed Fiscal
Year (FY) 2016 Operating Budget that Tightens Belt on County Spending,
Includes Property Tax Rate Cut and Reduces Solid Waste Fees by Four
Percent; Economic Development, Schools and Libraries Among Few Increases
On
March 16, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett released his Recommended
FY 2016 operating budget of $5.1 billion for the year that begins on July
1, 2015. Read More.
Leggett Discusses Benefits of
Purple Line and Bus Rapid Transit During Online Chat
At
his most recent online chat, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett
explained the benefits of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and the Purple Line for
County residents. Read more.
Bradley Boulevard Workshop
Rescheduled for March 23
MCDOT
will hold a public workshop on new bicycle lanes and
sidewalks planned for Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda that was
rescheduled due to snow. The workshop will now be held on Monday, March 23
at Westland Middle School, 5511 Massachusetts Avenue, from 7 to 9
p.m. Learn more about the project.
Leggett Seeks Representative for
Rustic Roads Advisory Committee
Montgomery
County Executive Isiah Leggett seeks a representative for the Rustic Roads
Advisory Committee, which advises the County on issues related to the
community's rustic roads. Read More.
Maryland State Highway
Administration Releases Bicycle Policy and Design Guidelines
The
Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) released Bicycle Policy and
Design Guidelines that outline ways transportation planners and engineers
can improve bicycling in Maryland.
Read More.
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