Snow and ice block county bus stops, disrupt public transit
Days after a major winter storm swept through the county, many bus stops and sidewalks remain blocked by snow and ice, forcing riders to wait in the street and step… Read More
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Monday snow closings for schools and government announced
Montgomery County government non-emergency services will be closed Monday. Government facilities, including libraries, recreation centers, aquatic centers and senior centers, also will be closed. All activities scheduled through Community Use… Read More
In State of the State, Gov. Moore Pledges to Shrink Deficit, Grow Maryland
During his third State of the State, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pledged to improve schools, grow the workforce and increase affordable housing. He discussed his three pillars. They are investing… Read More
Plows Will Stay Active Overnight to Continue Clearing Roads
As icy conditions continue following the recent snow storm, crews are actively plowing and treating residential roads. Plows will pass through and treat each residential road at least once by… Read More
During Winter Weather, County Urges Safety, Using Salt Sparingly
When it comes to bad weather, Montgomery County officials think safety first, the environment next. Safety means the county Department of Transportation employees will do all they can to make… Read More
Safe Streets Act Signed Into Law
A bill aimed to make streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists has been signed into law. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Safe Streets Act of 2023 on Wednesday in… Read More
Glass Introduces Safe Streets Act of 2023
Reading the names of the 19 individuals who were killed last year walking or biking on the county roads, followed by a moment of silence, Montgomery County Council President Evan… Read More
Councilmember Glass on Pedestrian and Bicyclist Deaths: ‘This Is An Epidemic Problem’
A bicyclist was struck Thursday morning at Cheshire Drive and Grosvenor Lane, marking the 154th bicyclists or pedestrian struck between January and to April 15. Four of them died. During… Read More
County Preps Road Salt for Yet Another January Storm
Mountains of salt sit in the double barns at the salt storage facility at the Crabbs Branch Way Highway Services Depot in Gaithersburg, ready to hit the road when the… Read More
County Installing Dynamic Signs to Show Real-Time Speed on Brink Road in Gaithersburg
Montgomery County is installing permanent “dynamic speed signs” that tell drivers their real-time speeds on Brink Road in Gaithersburg, according to a release from the county. The county’s transportation department… Read More
County Launches ’20 is Plenty’ Pilot Program to Reduce Speed Limit on Select Roads
Montgomery County leaders on Thursday launched a new pilot program called “20 is Plenty” to reduce the speed limit on select roads to 20 miles per hour. The program is… Read More
Open Roads Program for Walkers, Bikers Extended
More than six miles of parkways will be open to walkers, runners and bikers Friday morning through Sunday evenings throughout the pandemic. The roadways also will be closed to vehicular… Read More