MCDOT Delivers Innovative Wheaton Revitalization Project

 

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) led the development and construction of the new Wheaton Revitalization Project – one of the largest projects of its kind ever built by the County. Construction of the project took 39 months and cost about $179 million. It was completed on time and within budget. Learn more.

MCDOT brokered the innovative public-private partnership that not only developed the Wheaton Revitalization project, but also led to a land swap to create a new Georgia Avenue gateway to Silver Spring, comprised of a mixed-use development on the former site of the headquarters of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). The joint venture created 1.1 million square feet of new development with affiliates StonebridgeCarras, LLC, and The Bozzuto Group.

“I am very proud that MCDOT has played a pivotal role in creating this smart-growth, transit-oriented development that has set a new design standard for public facilities in Montgomery County,” said MCDOT Director Chris Conklin.

M-NCPPC to Hold Public Meeting on Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan, Wheaton to Rockville

The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is launching the Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan at a public meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. Residents and stakeholders are invited to participate. Read more.

Highway Services Winding Up Warmer Weather Projects

MCDOT’s Division of Highway Services is completing a number of paving and concrete projects before winter. Read more.

Parking and Traffic Plan for Wheaton Redevelopment Project Available Online

A presentation from a recent community meeting focused on parking and traffic mitigation plans and the Small Business Assistance Program related to the Wheaton Redevelopment Project. The project will construct a new building on the Wheaton Triangle Parking Lot for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission building that will also house several County departments. View community presentations. 

Go Montgomery! June 3, 2016

MCDOT to Provide Supplemental Bus and Other Services During SafeTrack Surges The Montgomery County Department of Transportation continues to develop plans to supplement the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) efforts to assist travelers during SafeTrack. SafeTrack is WMATA’s year-long effort to improve the safety and reliability of the Metrorail system. Three planned line segment repairs and around-the-clock single tracking projects, referred to as “Safety Surges,” will affect WMATA’s Red Line service in Montgomery County. Read more. Capital Bikeshare to Offer Special Fares During SafeTrack Beginning on Saturday, June 4, Capital Bikeshare will offer a Single-Trip fare that will allow travelers to take a single Capital Bikeshare ride for as low as $2 for trips under 30 minutes. Read more. Keep Montgomery County Clean and Green Landscape Beautification Contest Deadline Extended to June 17 The deadline for the Montgomery County Department of Transportation's (MCDOT) Annual Keep Montgomery County Clean and Green (formerly Keep Montgomery County Beautiful) Landscape Beautification Contest has been extended to June 17. Read more. Become an Adopt a Road or Adopt a Spot Volunteer Join hundreds of volunteers who keep our roadways and parks free of litter by participating in the Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) Adopt A Road (AAR) and Adopt A Spot (AAS) programs. Read more. SHA Resurfacing MD 119 and Kentlands Boulevard/Orchard Ridge Drive in Gaithersburg; Will Include Off-Peak Nighttime Lane Closures The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) this week began resurfacing the intersection of MD 119 (Great Seneca Highway) at Kentlands Boulevard/Orchard Ridge Drive. Read more. MCDOT’s Division of Parking Management Wins Two Awards from International Parking Institute In addition to winning the International Parking Institute’s (IPI) Award of Excellence for its Capital Crescent Garage, MCDOT’s Division of Parking Management also won a Parking Matters® Marketing and Communications award. Read more. Planning Department Launches Bike Stress Map; Asks for Help in Identifying Connections Not Listed The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Bicycle Master Plan team has evaluated more than 3,500 miles of roads and trails in the County to determine the amount of traffic stress that people experience when bicycling on them. Read more. WABA to Sponsor Bike Safety Class The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) is sponsoring a City Cycling bike safety class to enhance cycling confidence for those 16 and older. Read more. June 3, 2016 Update on Highway Services Road Resurfacing and Repair Projects MCDOT extends the life of roads by making timely repairs.Read more. MCDOT to Hold Public Hearing on Musgrove Road Sidewalk on June 16 The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing on a proposal to construct missing sidewalk segments along Musgrove Road. Read more. Weekend-Long Capital Beltway Double Lane Closures Begin the Evening of June 10 for Emergency Bridge Work on Outer Loop of I-495 Beginning Friday, June 10 at 9 p.m. (weather permitting), the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will temporarily close two lanes on the outer loop of I-495 (Capital Beltway) from MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) to MD 185 (Connecticut Avenue). Read more.

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Planning Department Launches Bike Stress Map; Asks for Help in Identifying Connections Not Listed

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Bicycle Master Plan team has evaluated more than 3,500 miles of roads and trails in the County to determine the amount of traffic stress that people experience when bicycling on them. The map is intended to help planners understand impediments to bicycling and to identify and prioritize the changes that are needed to create a low-stress bicycling environment for the 50 percent of adults who say they would be interested in bicycling, but do not currently ride because they are concerned for their safety. See the map.

In addition, help from the public is requested to identify existing off-road bicycle connections that are not currently reflected on the map. These include connections such as 1) paths between cul-de-sacs, 2) bikeable routes through public spaces, and 3) connections between neighborhoods. Click on the map to provide information about the connection.

 (Source: Park and Planning website)

The Faces of Transit: How Modern Public Transportation is Good for All of Us

Silver Spring Transit Center

Casa de Maryland and the Coalition for Smarter Growth are hosting a conversation about transit that focuses on how the Purple Line and Bus Rapid Transit will help residents get to work, create more jobs, and bring neighbors together. The discussion is planned for Tuesday, May 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Purple Line and Bus Rapid Transit will help residents get to work. Read more.

Silver Spring Civic Center

1 Veterans Plaza

Silver Spring, MD

Bicycle Master Plan Public Meetings to be Held in September and October

The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is inviting the community to participate in kick-off meetings during September and October 2015 to learn about the Bicycle Master Plan and how to get involved in planning a bicycle network for Montgomery County. The meetings will be held in five locations so that County residents can pick the one that is most convenient for them to attend.

Attendees are encouraged to RSVP. The meetings will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the following locations:

• Tuesday, September 8 – Paint Branch High School, 14121 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville.
• Wednesday, September 9 – Germantown Regional Services Center, Room A, 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown.
• Tuesday, September 15 – Planning Department headquarters, 8787 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring.
• Monday, September 21 – Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring.
• Tuesday, October 6 – Walter Johnson High School, 6400 Rock Spring Drive, Bethesda.

More information is available online.