Montgomery Community Media

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) and the Transportation Authority (MDTA) are reporting that 2,400 trucks are plowing and salting throughout the state to keep roads passable during the storm. According to a news release, collisions and abandoned vehicles hampered operations and contributed to traffic jams and difficulties treating roadways today. With […]

The administrator of the State Highway Administration (SHA) is urging travelers to stay off the roads this afternoon and evening as moderate to heavy snow is falling in all areas west of the bay, with sleet and freezing rain expected later tonight. SHA crews are plowing and salting across the state and will continue operations […]

A four-and-a-half hour AARP Smart Driver course will be presented at the Germantown Library on Thursday, May 22 from 1 to 5:30 p.m.  The library is located at 19840 Century Blvd. Participants will have an opportunity to tune up driving skills, learn safe driving strategies and update knowledge of the rules of the road. The […]

 Maryland State police are reminding motorists to remember the law and to use caution when approaching an intersection because downed power lines may lead to non-functioning traffic lights. Most traffic signals are powered by electricity which can be interrupted by downed power lines, because of the icy conditions. If a traffic signal is not working […]

During the holiday season, the Washington Regional Alcohol Program is offering a free, cab ride service for drivers who have been drinking. Tom Pogue tells us more about SoberRide in the week’s transportation update. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. SoberRide: 1-800-200-TAXI

The months of October, November and December are the scariest time of the year for pedestrians in Montgomery County because pedestrian collisions have typically spiked during these months by nearly 40 percent. With the end of daylight savings time on November 3, less daylight hours contribute to the problem. According to federal safety officials, 70 […]