Go Montgomery! April 26, 2018

Plan to Attend the 4th Annual Montgomery County GreenFest on May 5 Greenfest is Montgomery County’s largest environmental festival. Visit MCDOT's booth to learn more about the department's green initiatives and stop by our Mobile Commuter Store to buy SmarTrip cards and passes or get more information about travel options. Learn more about GreenFest. Pothole Repair a Year-Round Activity for MCDOT While potholes have the reputation of being more prevalent in the spring, to MCDOT, they are a year-round affair. Four dedicated crews patrol in pothole trucks every weekday, weather permitting, responding to repair requests as well as stopping to fill any other potholes encountered.  Read more about how to report potholes. Ride On Celebrates Earth Month With Installation of Solar-Powered Lights at Bus Shelters Forty-two Ride On bus shelters now have solar-powered lighting thanks to Ride On’s franchisee, Clear Channel Outdoor, which installs and maintains the County’s 500 bus shelters. The solar-powered bus shelters are located in areas where electric utilities do not have nearby power connections. Read more. MCDOT Installing New Signage for Rustic RoadsMontgomery County Executive Ike Leggett joined County Councilmembers Roger Berliner and Marc Elrich to celebrate the new brown signs being installed by MCDOT throughout the County to help people identify rustic roadways. Montgomery County has almost 200 miles of protected, rustic roads, which are historic and scenic roadways that reflect the agricultural character and rural origins of the County. MCDOT Slowing Traffic and Enhancing Pedestrian Safety in Downtown Bethesda MCDOT is modifying the merge lane at Woodmont and Wisconsin avenues near the National Institutes of Health to improve safety. Read more in Bethesda Beat article by Andrew Metcalf. Participate in Visualize 2045 and Provide Input on Region’s Long-Range Transportation Plan Provide input that will help elected leaders and regional planners better understand public attitudes and opinion as they make decisions about the region’s transportation future. A Montgomery County session is planned for Thursday, April 26, 7 p.m., 101 Monroe Street, Rockville. Read more. 2018 Storm Drain Art Contest Winners Announced The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection announced six winners of the 2018 Storm Drain Art Contest. The contest is part of the County's outreach efforts to educate residents on the importance of stormwater management and the connection between stormwater drains and our County streams and the Chesapeake Bay. MCDOT plays an important role in maintaining and repairing storm drains. Read more. Metro Trolley Trestles in Montgomery County Found to Be Compromised; National Park Service Closes Trail Metro structural engineers, in conjunction with the National Park Service, found that two former trolley trestle bridges in Montgomery County are structurally compromised. In the interest of public safety, the National Park Service closed the trail beneath the trolley trestle at Walhonding Road, known as the Sycamore Store Trail, until further notice. Read more. April 26, 2018 Ride On Is Hiring MCDOT is seeking full time and substitute bus operators for the depots in Silver Spring, Gaithersburg and Nicholson Court. Applicants without CDL licenses are encouraged to apply. Read more and apply online.  Wheaton Revitalization Updates View the onsite construction camera online. Read the latest Weekly News. For additional information on the Wheaton Revitalization Project, visit www.wheatonproject.com Stay Alert, Stay Alive: Don't Drive or Walk Distracted The "Stay Alert, Stay Alive: Don't Drive or Walk Distracted effort is part of Montgomery County's Vision Zero initiative to reduce severe and fatal collisions among vehicle occupants, bicyclists and pedestrians. Urging drivers and pedestrians to stay alert while in the roadway. Distracted driving and distracted walking are two of the leading causes of crashes in Montgomery County.

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