Leggett and Roshdieh Launch
Program to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Public Parking
Lots and Garages
Montgomery
County Executive Ike Leggett and Montgomery County Department of
Transportation's (MCDOT) Acting Director Al Roshdieh unveiled three new
electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with the capacity to charge six
vehicles at the Bethesda Capital Crescent (Garage 31) public parking
garage. Read more.
Ride On Sponsors Teen Video
Contest; Entries Due May 1
Montgomery
County's Ride On bus system is looking for middle and high school
students to help spread the word about its free and discounted kids
programs by producing a fun and educational video about the Youth
Cruiser SmarTrip Card, the Monthly Pass, and the Summer Pass. Winners
could win bus passes for an entire year, Ride On gear, and the
opportunity to have the video featured on the County's website,
Montgomery County Cable Television and Ride On's YouTube channel. Read more.
Two Bicycle and Pedestrian
Priority Area Meetings Planned for Next Week
On Monday,
April 27, Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will
hold a public workshop to answer questions about improvements being
considered for the Grosvenor/Strathmore bicycle and pedestrian priority
area. The improvements could include bulb-outs and sidewalk, curb and
curb ramp reconstruction to meet Americans with Disabilities Act best
practices.The meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m.
at the Garrett Park Elementary School cafeteria
located at 4810 Oxford Street in Kensington, Maryland. Read more.
State Bill Could Speed Up
Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
A
state bill signed into law by Governor Larry Hogan requires the State
Highway Administration (SHA) to act within a year of when Montgomery
County designates a location as a Bicycle-Pedestrian Priority Area. SHA
would then be required to ensure that the needs of bicyclists and
pedestrians are taken into account during all phases of transportation
planning, design, construction or expansion. Read more.
AAA Says Six in 10 Crashes
Caused by Distracted Driving (Article Source: CBS Baltimore,
March 25, 2015)
A new study
gives a rare glimpse to what goes on when teens take the wheel. Traffic
officials say teen drivers have the highest crash rate out of any age
group. Their distraction is more severe than ever reported and now a
series of videos proves it. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
partnered with the University of Iowa to study the behind-the-wheel
behavior of 16 to 19-year-old drivers. Researchers examined nearly
7,000 videos from cameras mounted in vehicles showing what drivers were
doing seconds before impact and what was happening on the road. The
study reveals distractions were a factor in 58% of crashes. Using a
cell phone is behind many close calls. Looking away from the road or
talking with passengers also led to collisions. Read the
full article with a link to a video compilation of teen distracted
driving crashes online.
May is Bicycle Safety Month
To
celebrate Bike Safety Month, why not consider sharing safety
information and resources about biking with family members, friends,
neighbors and co-workers? The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration has materials and ideas available www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov/BicycleSafety.
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