Al Roshdieh

January 22, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Berliner on Plowing: “It is Going to be a Tough Job”

Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner has posted an update about Montgomery County’s snow plowing operations on his Facebook page. Berliner’s post followed a conversation he had with Al Roshdieh, Montgomery County’s interim DOT Director, on Friday. According to Berliner, once the snow ends county crews will return to urban areas such as Bethesda to begin […]

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January 22, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Over 100,000 Tons of Salt Ready for Snow Plowing Operations (VIDEO)

DOT crews are ready for the blizzard. In fact, they have 100,000 tons of salt to use in their snow plowing operation. Take a look:

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January 22, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Get Off the Roads Before the Snow Starts (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, DOT Director Al Roshdieh said you do not want to be on the roads when the snow starts.

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January 21, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Leggett Previews Snow Operations in Advance of Winter Storm (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett, Department of Transportation (DOT) Acting Director Al Roshdieh and Highway Operations Chief Richard Dorsey talked about the county’s snow preparations today at the Equipment Maintenance Operations Center in Rockville. According to Leggett, the county’s priority is clearing primary and secondary roads. He said the county is preparing for between 12 […]

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January 19, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Jan. 19, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Jan. 19, in Montgomery County: 1. Bundle up: It’s dangerously cold outside, and the National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory that doesn’t expire until noon today. In other words, don’t leave the house without a coat, scarf, hat and gloves. 2. Montgomery County Councilmembers […]

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January 18, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

County Partners with Arts on the Block for Bus Stop Project (VIDEO)

There is some new art to enjoy at local bus stops in Montgomery County thanks to a recent partnership project with Arts on the Block. Find out more in this report: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.  

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November 20, 2015 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Prepares for Winter Storms With Snow Summit (VIDEO)

Montgomery County held a Snow Summit earlier this month where county officials discussed how the county’s agencies are preparing for the upcoming winter season. Learn more in this video: Related:

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November 5, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Montgomery County Holds 2015 Snow Summit (VIDEO)

Montgomery County held a Snow Summit on Nov. 5th where county officials discussed how the county’s agencies are preparing for the upcoming winter season. You can watch the chiefs of the divisions of Transit Services, Parking Management, Traffic Engineering and Operations, and Highway Services explain how they prepare for snow and winter storms, below: Speakers […]

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October 14, 2015 | Sonya Burke

White Flint Transportation Open House Set for Oct. 19th

UPDATED Montgomery County is hosting an open house on Monday, October 19th so community residents can learn more about the White Flint Transportation Management Study. The event will be held from 7 -9 p.m.in the Walter Johnson High School cafeteria, 6400 Rock Spring Drive in Bethesda. Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Acting Director Al Roshdieh is […]

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June 8, 2015 | Krista Brick

County Pedestrian Safety Campaign Wins National Award

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation won a 2015 Achievement Award for its program titled “YOLO (You Only Live Once) High School Pedestrian Safety Education Program” in the category of Civic Education and Public Information. The National Association of Counties (NACo) award honors innovative, effective county government programs that enhance services for residents. “I’m very […]

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