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Thursday, March 19, 2015
Go Montgomery - March 19, 2015
Roshdieh Praises MCDOT Staff Performance during the Winter Snow Season
Al Roshdieh, Acting Director
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 below:
“I wanted to take a moment and
say thank you to the entire MCDOT team for your efforts and hard work through
this winter season. Each time Mother Nature
has thrown snow, ice and extreme cold our way, the dedicated men and women of
MCDOT have stepped up and delivered with exceptional customer service. I can assure you that your work to treat and
plow our roads and parking facilities, provide transit service to our Ride-On
customers, ensure our traffic signals are functioning and support all our
operations are recognized by the public and our elected officials.
“It is all of you in MCDOT, your
talent and commitment, not only during extraordinary circumstances but day in
and day out, that makes our department great. I am very proud to lead such an
outstanding group of people and I am proud of all of you.
“Thank you!”
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 extremely well…” 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). The meeting will be held
on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Wheaton High School, 12601 Dalewood Dr,
Silver Spring. Read more about the project.
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| Photo provided by: The Wheaton Authority |
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Highway Services has Filled More Than 2,000 Potholes Since January 1
The Division of Highway Services
has filled more than 2,000 potholes since January 1 -- and most of them were
filled within 48 hours of when they were reported. Read more.
Road Patching and Resurfacing Projects Begin this Month
Three full-depth, permanent
patching projects are scheduled to start this month. Two Rockville projects
will patch Watts Branch Drive, between Circle and Overlea drives, which will
take about two weeks and Randolph Hills, south of Boiling Brook Parkway, which
will take about eight weeks. Peach
Orchard Road, from Spencerville Road to Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring, will
be completed in about two weeks.
In addition, roads in the
Kensington Heights neighborhood will be repaired and resurfaced. The project
will take about eight weeks to complete.
Project schedules are dependent
on the weather. Work hours for the projects will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday. Drivers should look for lane closures and/or alternating
one-way traffic patterns, but the roads will remain open to traffic. Access to
residences should not be affected except for minor delays when fresh hot-mix
asphalt is spread.
Ride On Pilot Project Tests Turn Warning System
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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. When a bus operator turns the
steering wheel 45 degrees in either direction, an audible warning is heard
outside of the bus in the direction of the turn announcing that the bus is turning.
Ride On is conducting the pilot project with four buses. Read more.
MCDOT to Participate in GreenFest
The Montgomery County Department
of Transportation (MCDOT) is participating in the inaugural GreenFest this year
on March 28 at Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring and Jesup Blair
Local Park. It will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Visit MCDOT’s
exhibit next to a Ride On bus to learn more about its sustainable services and
transit’s role in keeping Montgomery County green. 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. The budget increases County
government tax-supported spending by only 1.1 percent, while cutting the County
property tax rate by about one cent. The balanced budget closes an estimated
$238 million gap. 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
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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.
Maryland State Highway Administration (MSHA) to Hold March 19 Public Workshop on Alternatives for Improving the Route 28/198 Corridor
MSHA will hold a public workshop
to present alternatives to improve local traffic and safety for bicyclists,
pedestrians and motorists along the Maryland Route 29/198 corridor. The meeting
will be held on March 19 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the
James Blake High School cafeteria, located at 300 Norwood Avenue, Silver
Spring. Read more.
Capital Bikeshare Fees to Increase May 1; Annual Fee to Increase by $10 to $85 a Year
Capital Bikeshare has announced
that a price increase has been proposed to begin May 1, the first since the
program started in 2010. Read more.
Leggett Seeks Representative for Rustic Roads Advisory Committee
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| West Offutt Road in Poolesville, Maryland |
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. The
deadline is March 23. Apply by using the new online application. Read more.
Transportation Planning Board to Update Long-Range Transportation Plan
Before the Transportation
Planning Board votes later this year to approve an annual update to the region’s
Constrained Long-Range Transportation Plan, it will conduct two detailed
analyses; one that forecasts future changes in travel patterns under the
proposed update, and another that quantifies the air quality impacts of those
changes. Read more on the TPB Weekly Report.
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.
The guidelines present a consistent approach to bicycle facility design that
recognizes the potential safety concerns of intermingling bicycles with
vehicles. The document suggests creating a statewide bikeway network to
increase motorist awareness and acceptance of bicyclists as legitimate roadway
users and actively promote safe bicycling along roadways. Read the guidelines online.
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