Montgomery Community Media

During a transportation meeting with Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn, Maryland Department of Transportation staff, and the community, Secretary Rahn told those in attendance that homes will not be taken from residents as the state looks to widen I-270. Rahn’s response comes amid concerns from county-elected officials on behalf of their constituents. Last year, Gov. […]

To kick off “Sleep Awareness Week”, Maryland’s Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is offering tips for motorists on avoiding driving while drowsy. Data from the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) shows that drowsy driving causes more than 70,000 car accidents each year and being tired at the wheel can be just as dangerous as drunk […]

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded local jurisdictions and non-profits with more than $20 million in grant money to support improvements for 43 bicycle and pedestrian safety projects across the state including here in Montgomery County. Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation has received a grant of $269,834 to install four bikeshare stations along […]

The Maryland Department of Transportation is moving forward with a forum Dec. 13 to provide an overview of the $7.6 billion public-private partnership to relieve congestion on I-270 and I-495. The forum will take place at the BWI Marriott and is open to industry professionals. Industry responses to the state’s request for information on the […]

The Maryland Department of Transportation presents its Consolidated Transportation Plan on Thursday night, showing off projects around Montgomery County. The Transportation Department presents its draft six-year capital program to every county and Baltimore City for review and comment. The department then prepares a final budget to present to the General Assembly in January. The Hogan […]

Maryland State Police are warning drivers to use caution today due to the expected heavy rainfall. According to the National Weather Service, multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today with localized heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible. Runoff from excessive rainfall may cause rapid rises of water in […]

Residents can expect to see more Capital Bikeshares in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) was awarded a $240,588 grant from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), according to a news release. The money will help establish a four-station satellite Capital Bikeshare network in White Flint and a station in Twinbrook. Plans […]

Millions of dollars in state funding will be coming to Montgomery County to ease congestion along the I-270 corridor and local roads. State Senator Cheryl Kagan and County Executive Isiah Leggett attended the news conference in Potomac where Governor Larry Hogan announced the new funding. Nearly $230 million dollars will be spent on projects designed […]

1. Bethesda Outdoor’s main pool will remain closed this weekend for repairs, while the lap, teaching, and tot pools will be open. Admission to the facility is $2. 2. Starting tonight, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will temporarily close two lanes on the outer loop of I-495 from MD 97 (Georgia […]

The State Highway Administration is closing the Georgia Avenue ramp to the Interstate 495 Inner Loop tonight in Silver Spring for pavement repairs. According to the SHA, the closure will take place at 9 p.m. on Tuesday night.  The ramp should reopen by 5 a.m. on Wednesday. Drivers should plan for additional travel time and […]