Council Dubious about Security Robot ‘Parker’
A five-foot tall robot will start roaming a downtown Silver Spring parking garage in coming months as part of a pilot program aiming to deter crime. The robot, dubbed “Parker”,… Read More
Transportation
What’s Next for Vision Zero?
After nine years of Vision Zero, serious and fatal collisions are down 27%, according to the County’s Vision Zero mission statement. “This campaign is called Vision Zero because we believe… Read More
Council Strikes Midcounty Highway Extension from Master Plan
The County Council voted 10-1 Tuesday to eliminate a planned extension of Midcounty Highway (M-83). The County Planning Board recommended a planned northern section of the highway be removed from… Read More
Nuevo Proyecto de Ley Prohíbe el Bloqueo de Carriles para Bicicletas
Hasta junio, se han producido casi 60 accidentes con ciclistas involucrados en el condado de Montgomery. El concejal del condado, Evan Glass, presentará un proyecto de ley para mejorar la… Read More
New Bill Bans Blocking of Bike Lanes
As of June, nearly 60 crashes involving cyclists have happened this year in Montgomery County. County Councilmember Evan Glass will introduce a bill with the goal of making bike lanes… Read More
Purple Line 80% Complete, Rail Car Testing Underway
The Purple Line project is 80% complete, and testing of the light rail trains has begun as the project moves closer to its December 2027 opening date. Ten of 28… Read More
Gaithersburg Recibe Fondos por Iniciativas de Seguridad Peatonal
El nuevo presupuesto del congreso incluye $1 millón para las iniciativas de seguridad peatonal en Olde Towne, Gaithersburg. La Repr. April McClain Delaney (MD-06) anunció el aumento de la financiación… Read More
Gaithersburg Receives Federal Funding for Pedestrian Safety Work in Olde Towne
Congress’ new budget includes $1 million for pedestrian safety initiatives in Olde Towne, Gaithersburg. Rep. April McClain Delaney (MD-06) announced the increased pedestrian and bicycle safety funding in a Wednesday… Read More
El Condado Busca Comprar Propiedades en Veirs Mill Road para Crear Rutas de Autobús
El Departamento de Transporte del Condado de Montgomery (DOT) necesita al menos una pequeña porción de terreno de 125 propiedades a lo largo de Viers Mill Road para crear zonas… Read More
County Seeks To Buy Property Along Veirs Mill Road For Bus Route
Montgomery County Department of Transportation (DOT) needs at least “a sliver” of land from 125 properties along Viers Mill Road to create bus and pedestrian areas for the upcoming Bus… Read More
I-270 Overturned Tractor-Trailer Causes Slowdowns Across Urbana
Update: The tractor trailer has been moved to the right shoulder, but drivers will continue to experience delays. An overturned tractor-trailer halted traffic Wednesday morning on I-270 northbound near Dr.… Read More
Capital Bikeshare Prices Go Up August 1
On Friday, Aug. 1, Capital Bikeshare will update its pricing model for some users and trips. Annual membership will increase from $95 to $120 per year. Corporate membership will increase… Read More