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TONIGHT: MCDOT Invites Public to Provide Input on Bikeway and Road Projects Off Crabbs Branch Way
Beginning at 7 p.m., MCDOT will hold a public meeting to brief the community on and receive feedback about two bikeway projects in Rockville: the Washington Grove Connector and the Crabbs Branch Way Extension. Read more.
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Temporary Weekend Closures Planned on ICC This Weekend
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Metro Red Line Service Closed Between Glenmont and Takoma This Weekend
WMATA is shutting down Red Line Metro service between Glenmont and Takoma
stations from Saturday, February 15 through Monday, February 17. Free shuttle bus service will be available between these two stations. More information is available at wmata.com or call 202-637-7000. For information on future track work visit wmata.com/trackwork.
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MCDOT to Hold Public Hearing for Proposed Farmland Sidewalk
MCDOT invites the public to attend a public hearing on February 19 at 7 p.m. to provide comments concerning the proposed construction of a sidewalk that would provide residents with disabilities, pedestrians and bicyclists safer travel options to schools and nearby public attractions or facilities. Learn more. |
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MCDOT to Present Revised Options for Ride On Bus Changes for US 29 at March 3 Public Workshop
Based on pubic feedback received in January about planned modifications to Ride On bus service along the US 29 (Colesville Rd/ Columbia Pike) corridor, Ride On has re-evaluated the originally proposed changes and postponed any final restructuring until fall 2020. Learn more. |
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MCDOT Director Chris Conklin Moderated Planning Department’s Big Ideas Session on “Multimodal Transportation and a Healthy Economy”
On February 11, Conklin moderated a panel of experts who discussed ways to ensure that streets become economically competitive places that move people, not just corridors for moving automobiles. Watch the session on demand. |
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Artist Applications to Create Garage Mural for “Paint the Town” Project Due April 6
Calling all artists interested in submitting and executing mural ideas for the exterior of MCDOT's public parking garage 35, located at 8216 Woodmont Avenue in downtown Bethesda. The project aims to bring more public art murals to our urban districts. Read more and view the application. |
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MCDOT's Executive Connector in Rockville
Do you work on Executive Boulevard or East Jefferson Street between Old Georgetown and Montrose Roads? Ride On is making it even easier to get there from Metrorail via the Ride On Executive Connector. Combining three routes – the 5, 26 and 81 – with specially timed service to get you where you want to go quickly and easily. For more information visit www.rideonbus.com.
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MCPS Reviewing Bus Stops After Serious Crashes Involving Students
By Caitlynn Peetz, Bethesda Beat, January 23, 2020
Following two pedestrian crashes at or near school bus stops in December, Montgomery County Public Schools officials are reviewing the locations of all stops. Read more. |
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This App Pays You for Commuting. Here's What Happened When I Used It.
By Jon Steingart, Greater Greater Washington, January 21, 2020
For the last few months, I’ve been getting paid to commute to work. Read more. |
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Public Invited to Montgomery Planning’s Pedestrian Master Plan Advisory Group Meeting
Community members are invited to participate in a short public comment period at the end of Montgomery Planning's first Pedestrian Master Plan Advisory Group meeting on February 27, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Learn more. |
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Elrich to Host Online Chat March 12
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Montgomery County Small Business Assistance Program Distributed More Than $1 Million to Help Wheaton Businesses During Construction of New Government Office Building
The Small Business Assistance Program was created to provide aid during the three-year Wheaton Revitalization project, reaching a milestone by distributing $1,022,287 to 23 small businesses. The Wheaton project will be completed this spring. Learn more. |
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Traffic Safety Group Ranks D.C., MD, VA Efforts to Prevent Deadly Crashes
By Kristi King, January 23, 2020, WTOP
At a news conference, the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety released its annual report evaluating progress being made by 50 states and D.C. in implementing 16 laws related to child passenger safety, teen drivers, impaired and distracted drivers, motorcycle helmet requirement and primary enforcement of front and rear seat belt laws. Read more |
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Bill Aims to Make MD Roads Safer for Pedestrians
By Kate Ryan, January 23, 2020, WTOP
One of the bills getting support from a group of Maryland lawmakers in Annapolis would increase minimum fines for traffic offenses involving pedestrians. Read more. |
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