Go Montgomery! June 29, 2018

Four More MCDOT Parking Facilities Now Have Electric Vehicle Charging Stations MCDOT’s Division of Parking Management has installed electric vehicle charging stations in three more Bethesda garages and a parking lot in Silver Spring, bringing the total number of stations in MCDOT parking facilities to 16. The stations have the ability to charge 32 electric vehicles. Read more. Construction to Begin Soon in Downtown Silver Spring to Add More Bike Lanes and the First Protected Intersection on the East Coast MCDOT will soon start construction of a cycle track (separated bike lane) along Second and Wayne avenues from Spring Street to Georgia Avenue, and bike lanes on Cameron Street from Second to Georgia avenues. The lanes are part of a larger network of bike facilities that will enhance bicycle mobility and safety in Silver Spring. The project also includes the first East Coast protected intersection at Spring Street and Second Avenue. Read more.  Two Pay By Phone Payment Options Now Available at All County Parking Meters MCDOT has completed transitioning all County parking meters to accept both Parkmobile and MobileNow! pay-by-phone payment options. Montgomery County is one of the first jurisdictions in the country to expand mobile parking payment to two companies. Read more. WMATA Board Approves Funding to End Red Line Turnbacks, But More Steps Remain The Metro Board voted to provide funding to eliminate the Red Line turnbacks at Grosvenor, extending more Red Line service to Shady Grove. However, a study to assess whether the current infrastructure is adequate to handle the change will be completed in July. MCDOT has lobbied to end the turnbacks for years. Read the Washington Post story. WDVM Story Features MCDOT’s Lookout Program, Which Informs Travelers About New Safety Infrastructure MCDOT’s Gary Erenrich, special assistant to the Director, and Sandra Brecher, Commuter Services Section chief, were recently featured in a WDVM story about a MCDOT education program, “Look Out For Each Other.” Watch full story. Two Montgomery County Employers Recognized by MWCOG Commuter Connections MCDOT’s Commuter Services works closely with employers to promote ‘Better Ways to Work.’ Two of those employers were recently recognized by Commuter Connections at its 21st annual employer Recognition Awards that honored The Donohoe Companies, Bethesda, and IQ Solutions, Rockville. Read more. Leggett Seeks Applicants for Taxicab Services Commission County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill one vacancy on the Taxicab Services Commission for a public member who must represent people with disabilities. The deadline to apply is July 13.  Read more and apply online. MCDOT BRT Staff Featured at National Conference MCDOT's Darcy Buckley made two presentations this week at the National Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Conference, discussing Montgomery County's public participation process for BRT projects and the development of BRT station prototypes. Learn more on BRT.  SoberRide Offering Free Rides on Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4 The Washington Region Alcohol Program’s (WRAP) 2018 Independence Day SoberRide program is offering free, Lyft rides up to $15 between 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, and 4 a.m.,Thursday, July 5.  Read more. County's Holiday Schedule June 29, 2018 Highway Services Construction Season Well Underway So far this season, MCDOT’s Highway Services has completed 82 roadway resurfacing projects, totaling 247 lane miles. Upcoming projects include: Residential Roadway Resurfacing Projects:    * Drews Court, Potomac    * Metz Drive Subdivision,     Germantown Permanent Patching Projects:    * Hewitt Avenue, Aspen Hill    * Boiling Brook Parkway,      Rockville    * Rippling Brook Drive,      Colesville    * Springbrook Village     Subdivision, Silver Spring    * Beech Avenue, Bethesda     * Seneca Crossing Drive,      Germantown    * Park Mill Drive, Rockville     Mill Run Drive, Derwood    * Derwood Station Phase I,      Derwood Don't Text and Drive As “Don't Text and Drive Month” comes to an end, MCDOT is encouraging everyone to continue practicing safe driving all the time and put an end to texting and driving for the long term. Join the campaign at: #DontTextAndDrive  Reinforcing Mat Installed Prior to Second Concrete Pour Update on Wheaton Revitalization Project The project’s underground garage is under construction and utility work continues along Grandview and Ennalls avenues. Get more information and view the live camera.

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