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
Montgomery County Vision Zero
‘Vision Zero’ Report Shows 11% Decline in Fatal Crashes Since COVID
Montgomery County’s Annual Vision Zero Initiative report has shown that serious and fatal crashes have dropped by 11% since the 2015-2019 period. According to a press release, the drop was… Read More
Department of Transportation Searching for High School Vision Zero Ambassadors
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is searching for 30 Montgomery County high school students to serve as “Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors.” The program allows students to earn up… Read More
Planning Board Unveils Pedestrian Master Plan Tuesday
Residents can provide input on a draft of Montgomery County’s Pedestrian Master Plan during a public hearing on Tuesday, July 25. Prior to the hearing, the Montgomery County Planning Board… Read More
Safe Streets Grant Program Awards $7.5 Million to Montgomery Parks
The Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program awarded Montgomery Parks with $7.5 million towards facilitating safe access to parks, trails and recreation facilities through 2026. Director of Montgomery… Read More
MCDOT Seeks High School Students for Traffic Safety Ambassador Roles
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is accepting applications for up to 45 Montgomery County high school students to serve as “Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors” to learn leadership skills… Read More
Lacking Traffic Improvements Curb Vision Zero Plan to Eliminate Collisions
Traffic deaths in Montgomery County are on the rise from 2021 despite the Vision Zero plan to eliminate serious and fatal collisions in the next 10 years. “Almost every day… Read More
County Leaders Advocate Reduced Roadway Injuries and Fatalities
Montgomery County Council Vice President Evan Glass held a rally event on Saturday highlighting the importance of “Vision Zero” programs to reduce roadway injuries and fatalities. The event was held… Read More
Vision Zero Rally to be Held in Silver Spring
A Vision Zero Rally to End Traffic Fatalities will be held in Silver Spring Saturday at 10 a.m. In 2021, 11 pedestrians were killed and 480 people were hit by… Read More
Police Holiday Alcohol Task Force Made 41 Arrests During New Year’s
Montgomery County Police’s Holiday Alcohol Task Force officers arrested 41 people for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs over the New Year’s holiday, from Dec. 29 to Jan.… Read More