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Friday, March 24, 2017
Go Montgomery! March 24, 2017
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Leggett Announces “Flash” as Winning Name for Bus Rapid Transit System
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett today announced that “Flash” is the winner in the Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) contest to select a name for the new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System. MCDOT’s two-month contest provided residents the opportunity to choose from three suggested names or propose their own, and “Flash” received the most votes. Anyone who participated in the naming contest was eligible to be randomly selected for a gift card or other small prizes, as well as the “grand prize.” Read more.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Leggett, Roshdieh Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Bikeshare Stations in Wheaton
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and Montgomery County Department of Transportation Director Al Roshdieh celebrated the opening of five, new Bikeshare stations in Wheaton that link the business district with Metro and nearby residences. Read more.
MCDOT Sponsoring Two Open Houses about Transportation Projects in Clarksburg
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT)
is holding two, identical open houses for those who would like to learn more
and provide input about transportation projects planned for the Clarksburg
area. Attend either Tuesday, March 28 or Wednesday, April 19 from 7 to 9 p.m.
at the Clarksburg High School Cafeteria. Read more.
MCDOT to Sponsor Earth Month Transportation Week April 8-14
During
the County’s Earth Month celebration sponsored by the Department of
Environmental Protection, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation
(MCDOT) will be promoting Transportation Week with activities and events that
inform the public about its commitment to the environment and transportation
alternatives that are more sustainable. Read more about planned activities.
Follow Progress on MCDOT’s Construction Projects on Twitter
Interested in learning more about a Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) sidewalk, bikepath, bridge or road project? MCDOT’s Division of Transportation Engineering uses Twitter to post progress reports and pictures during construction: Read more.
Ride On Users Encouraged to Participate in Survey
Ride On is encouraging its bus riders to take a short,
two-minute survey and provide feedback about their passenger experience. Take
the survey online.
Look for MCDOT’s Booth at this Year’s Greenfest May 6; Participate in the Montgomery County GreenFest as a Vendor or Exhibitor
MCDOT is committed to sustainable practices and improving the environment. Learn more about what MCDOT is doing to create an even more progressive transportation system at this year’s Greenfest on Saturday, May 6 at the Bohrer Park and Activity Center in Gaithersburg. Interested in becoming an exhibitor or plant or food truck vendor? Registration is now open.
Roshdieh, Johnston Recognize Staff Upon Completion of Elmhirst Parkway Bridge
MCDOT Director Al
Roshdieh and Division of Transportation Engineering Chief Bruce Johnston congratulated
staff upon their successful completion of the Elmhirst Parkway Bridge project. Read more.
Monday, March 13, 2017
REMINDER: Upcoming Opportunities to Learn More about Bus Rapid Transit
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation
(MCDOT) invites the public to attend one of two remaining Open Houses in March
to learn more about BRT, Bus Rapid Transit, that is coming to Montgomery
County. BRT is a comfortable, reliable, new transit option and US 29 will be
the first corridor to have the service. Read more. With snow expected this evening and tomorrow, the Open Houses
could be affected, so check the County’s Storm Information Portal for the latest information about possible closures and
cancellations.
Five New 30-Second Videos Provide Snow-Related Information
This winter hasn’t seen much snow,
so residents may need a reminder about how to prepare and deal with snow before
tonight’s predicted storm. To help, view five, short, snow videos produced by
Montgomery County that provide key information to residents about what to
expect during snow storms:
Be a Good Neighbor
Get the Latest Updates on Storm Related Information, Closures and Delays
The County’s new Winter Storm Information Portal
hasn’t gotten much of a workout this year. However, it consolidates everything
about snow in one handy online location. Stay informed about the
latest delays and closings, check the status of plowing in your neighborhood,
submit a service request, or get more snow-related information.
Public Invited to Provide Input on Georgetown Branch Trail Interim Route on March 15
During construction of the Purple
Line and Capital Crescent Trail, the existing Georgetown Branch Trail will be
closed to ensure public safety. MCDOT is
seeking public input on a proposed interim trail route at an open house planned
for Wednesday, March 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Room B of the Bethesda-Chevy
Chase Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda.
New Road Repair Projects Planned
- Residential roadway resurfacing in the Heritage Farm neighborhood in Potomac beginning in late March.
- Roadway patching in Kemp Mill in Silver Spring beginning in April.
- Concrete repair and replacement in Wheaton Woods, Rockville, beginning in late-March and Stonebridge in Potomac beginning in mid-March.
- Storm drainage improvement on Oakmont Street in Gaithersburg beginning in March.
MCDOT Asked to Join Safe Routes to School National Partnership Local Leaders Advisory Committee
MCDOT Safe Routes to School
Coordinator Nadji Kirby was one of 20 people chosen from around the country to
be a member of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership Local Leaders
Advisory Committee. Read more.
MCDOT Met With Residents to Discuss Biking and Walking in Long Branch and Takoma-Langley
MCDOT
met with residents of the Long Branch and Takoma-Langley to obtain public input
on improving biking and walking in their communities. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation
is studying potential options under the Bicycle and PedestrianPriority Areas Program.
Watch Two Videos on MCDOT’s Bridge Management Program and Replacement of the Whites Ferry Road Bridge
MCDOT created two short videos to
explain our bridge
management program and the construction process used to replace the Whites Ferry Road Bridge. Bridge maintenance, inspection, repair,
rehabilitation and replacement is a key responsibility of MCDOT’s Division of
Transportation Engineering.
2017 Bike to Work Day Registration is Now Open
Registration is now open for the region’s annual Bike to Work Day, which will be held on Friday, May 19. Sponsored by Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, the day celebrates bicycling as a clean, fun, and healthy way to get to work. The first 16,000 people to register and visit a pit stop will receive a free T-shirt and refreshments, and be entered in a raffle for a new bicycle. Register now.
Sign Up for Purple Line Project Updates
SHA Begins New Phase of Intersection Reconstruction on MD 187 in Bethesda
The Maryland Department of
Transportation’s State Highway Administration is reconstructing an intersection
in Bethesda and has begun a new phase of the project on southbound MD 187 (Old Georgetown Road), from Beech Avenue to Oakmont Avenue. Read
more.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Seven New Bikeshare Stations Installed in Takoma Park and Wheaton, Bringing Total in Montgomery County to 66
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| New Bikeshare Station at New Hampshire and Kirklynn Avenues |
On February 15, MCDOT installed two
new Bikeshare stations in the City of Takoma Park that extend the Bikeshare
network east towards the Takoma/Langley Transit Center. Read
more.
In addition, this week, MCDOT is
installing five Bikeshare stations in downtown Wheaton and a sixth station will
be added in late spring. Read
more.
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| Bikeshare 15-dock station is #62 located at Wheaton Metro Center |
MCDOT to Hold Open Houses about US 29 BRT
The Montgomery County Department of
Transportation (MCDOT) invites the public to attend one of three identical Open
Houses in March to learn more about BRT, Bus Rapid Transit, which is coming to
Montgomery County. BRT is a comfortable, reliable, new transit option and US 29
will be the first corridor to have the service. Read more.
Ride on to Hold Public Forums This Month on Proposed Spring Service Changes
On March 2, Ride On will hold the
first of three public forums and the
public is invited to provide input on proposed Ride On service changes that will begin in May. Comments may
be made either in person or in writing. Read more.
Public Invited to Attend Special Pedestrian Bicycle and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting on Vision Zero
The County’s Pedestrian Bicycle and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (PBTSAC) will hold a special meeting to
discuss the development of a two-year Vision Zero action plan to implement
Vision Zero in Montgomery County. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March
2 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Lobby Auditorium of the Executive Office Building,
101 Monroe Street, Rockville. Vision Zero is an initiative being adopted in
many U.S. communities and abroad to prevent traffic-related fatalities and
serious injuries among vehicle occupants, bicyclists and pedestrians. Read
more.
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