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Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Go Montgomery! May 17, 2017
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MCDOT Highway Services Continues Road Repair Projects
Leggett, Roshdieh Join Officials in Urging Federal Judge to Rule on the Purple Line MCDOT
County Executive Ike Leggett joined other Maryland leaders and Purple Line NOW transit activists, at a rally in downtown Silver Spring, to call for a federal judge to issue a ruling allowing the Purple Line to be built in the Washington suburbs, saying a delay in a court case blocking the project is costing taxpayers money. The light-rail project connecting Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties needs a favorable court ruling to get its federal environmental approval reinstated before it can secure $900 million in federal grants and begin major construction. View photos from Flickr.
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| On May 2, Director Al Roshdieh (left) joined supporters of the Purple Line at a rally in Silver Spring. Also pictured are County Councilmembers Hans Reimer (center) and George Leventhal (second from right).on |
Take a Free Ride On Bus to GreenFest
Ride On will provide free service between the Shady Grove Metro or the Lake Forest Transit Center and GreenFest from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Read more.
Register Now for Bike to Work Day May 19 and Attend an MCDOT-Sponsored Pit Stop
Bike to Work Day will be held this year on Friday, May 19 to celebrate bicycling as a clean, fun and healthy way to get to work. Pre-register by May 12 and get a free t-shirt at your selected pit stop while supplies last. Enjoy free food, beverages and giveaways at all locations.
MCDOT is sponsoring six pit stops at:
Bethesda
Woodmont and Bethesda avenues
6:30 to 8:30 a.m.
North Bethesda at Pike and Rose
(Next to new REI store)
910 Rose Avenue
6:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Rockville/Fallsgrove
Fallsgrove Village Center, 102 Fallsgrove Boulevard
6:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Friendship Heights
Wisconsin Place Plaza, 5311 Friendship Boulevard
6:30 to 9 a.m.
Rockville Town Center
Dawson’s Market, 225 North Washington Street
6:30 to 9 a.m.
Silver Spring
Discovery Communications, Georgia and Wayne avenues
6:30 to 9 a.m.
To register, or for more information, visit biketoworkmetrodc.org or call 1-800-745-7433.
Crosswalk Zebra Helps Kids at Argyle Middle School Learn How to Use New Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and their Crosswalk Zebra joined by Argyle Middle School Principal James Allrich educated local pedestrians and students on crossing the road safety using the newly installed Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs).
MCDOT has installed RRFBs at three locations along Bel Pre Road in Aspen Hill and a fourth location in Bethesda. When activated by a pedestrian, the RRFB begins flashing, signaling to motorists that a pedestrian is waiting to cross or actively crossing the road.
RRFBs supplement warning signs at unsignalized intersections or mid-block crosswalks. When a pedestrian pushes the button located on the pole, he/she will hear an audible ticking sound as well as a voice message alerting the pedestrian that “yellow lights are flashing.” The pedestrian should wait to cross until the LED amber warning lights start flashing, and after ensuring that motorists have come to a full stop and it is safe to do so. The flashing lights are visible to both drivers and pedestrians. The RRFB lights are set to flash long enough to give pedestrians adequate time to cross the roadway.
The RRFBs were installed at:
RRFBs have been shown to enhance safety by increasing driver awareness of people who cross the street at a crosswalk; they are more effective than standard warning signs and pavement markings that are generally installed at unsignalized crosswalks.
To ensure that residents understand how to use the RRFBs, MCDOT is planning an education campaign. Key points to safely using the RRFBs include:
MCDOT has installed RRFBs at three locations along Bel Pre Road in Aspen Hill and a fourth location in Bethesda. When activated by a pedestrian, the RRFB begins flashing, signaling to motorists that a pedestrian is waiting to cross or actively crossing the road.
RRFBs supplement warning signs at unsignalized intersections or mid-block crosswalks. When a pedestrian pushes the button located on the pole, he/she will hear an audible ticking sound as well as a voice message alerting the pedestrian that “yellow lights are flashing.” The pedestrian should wait to cross until the LED amber warning lights start flashing, and after ensuring that motorists have come to a full stop and it is safe to do so. The flashing lights are visible to both drivers and pedestrians. The RRFB lights are set to flash long enough to give pedestrians adequate time to cross the roadway.
The RRFBs were installed at:
- Bel Pre Road near Tynewick Drive
- Bel Pre Road near Homecrest Road
- Bel Pre Road near Astrodome Drive
- Westlake Drive near Lakeview Drive
RRFBs have been shown to enhance safety by increasing driver awareness of people who cross the street at a crosswalk; they are more effective than standard warning signs and pavement markings that are generally installed at unsignalized crosswalks.
To ensure that residents understand how to use the RRFBs, MCDOT is planning an education campaign. Key points to safely using the RRFBs include:
- Pedestrians must press the button on the pole to activate the flashing signal.
- Pedestrians should never step in front of a vehicle unless they are sure the driver has seen them and the vehicle has completely stopped.
- Creating a postcard that will be mailed to residents living near the RRFBs and handed out during crosswalk events. The postcard outlines five simple steps for pedestrians to follow:
- Pedestrians activate flashing lights by pressing the button.
- Pedestrians will hear a ticking sound and voice message that says “yellow lights are flashing.”
- Flashing lights alert drivers that pedestrians are waiting to across. Pedestrians may safely cross after ensuring that motorists have stopped.
- Lights are set to flash long enough to give pedestrians adequate time to cross.
- Pedestrians finish crossing. Flashing lights turn off after the set time has elapsed.
- Conducting education at crosswalks with newly installed RRFBs. Pedestrian safety volunteers will spend one to two hours at the crosswalks during afternoon peak usage times and hand out educational post cards.
- Creating a mini-version of the postcard and distributing it to every student at nearby Argyle Middle School.
County Leaders Meet with Federal Agencies to Discuss New Infrastructure Initiatives
MCDOT Supports Street Smart Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Awareness on Georgia Avenue at Fenwick Lane
County Executive Ike Leggett joined other regional leaders and members of law enforcement to kick off the Council of Government's regional Street Smart pedestrian and bicyclist safety education and enforcement campaign. Due to strong Montgomery County commitment to improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety, fatalities and serious collisions have dropped significantly in the county over the past several years. The work continues to make our roadways as safe as possible. Pictured L to R: MDOT Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Erich Kolig, Director DMV's VA Highway Safety Office John Saunders, Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker, Leggett, MDOT Chief MD Highway Safety Office Tom Gianni, Prince George's County Police Chief Hank Stawinski, friend of D.C. pedestrian crash victim David Narvaez(photo), DDOT Deputy Director Jeff Marootian and Advocate and friend of Narvaez, Michelle Adams. Press Release.
MCDOT Closes Talbot Avenue Bridge in Silver Spring
MCDOT has closed the Talbot Avenue Bridge in Silver Spring because an inspection found that it can no longer safely support vehicular traffic.
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