Montgomery Community Media

Improving pedestrian safety is a top priority for Montgomery County officials. Find out about some new crosswalks at Piney Branch Road in this update. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Montgomery County traffic officers conducted a pedestrian enforcement sting on May 9 in the 6300 block of Democracy Boulevard in Bethesda. During the enforcement from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: –77 traffic citations were issued –56 drivers were issued citations for failing to stop for a pedestrian crossing the roadway in a crosswalk –1 person […]

UPDATED Montgomery County traffic officers conducted a pedestrian enforcement sting at the intersection of Veirs Mill Road and Turkey Branch Parkway in Aspen Hill on May 8. During the enforcement from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., plain clothes officers dressed in bright clothing crossed the street in marked crosswalks. Officers stopped vehicles that did no […]

Seneca Valley High School seniors Joshua Davies, Morgan Law and Brian Boateng recently produced a public service announcement on pedestrian safety. In the fall, fellow classmate Christina Morris-Ward was struck and killed by a vehicle on Germantown Road and Wisteria Drive on her way to school on the morning of October 31, 2012. The three […]

During the months of April and May, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) will be focusing enforcement efforts on pedestrian safety. MCPD will be conducting a number of operations at locations with marked crosswalks and areas that have been identified as pedestrian High Incidence Areas (HIAs) – areas with more pedestrian collisions. Police will be […]

Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation and Montgomery Blair High School are focused on pedestrian safety. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. For more information on Pedestrian Safety visit MoCo Department of Transportation.

Montgomery County Police Captain Paul Starks warns residents to be a safe pedestrian. When crossing streets, eliminate any distractions (remove earbuds, stop texting, look) before entering a crosswalk. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

On March 26, from 4 to 9 p.m., the Gaithersburg Police Department conducted an initiative to increase awareness of pedestrian safety through education and enforcement efforts. The campaign was made possible through a grant from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration Highway Safety Office. Locations were chosen for education and enforcement actions due to high pedestrian […]

Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation Spokesperson Tom Pogue reports on initiatives taken to improve pedestrian safety in the county. Some of the improved roads include Piney Branch Road, Reedy Drive, Randolph Road, Georgia Avenue and 355. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. For more […]

Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz and the entire City Council attended a neighborhood meeting at Quince Orchard Park on Feb. 12. The elected leaders were accompanied by a cadre of staff, including the city manager, economic development director, planning and code director, neighborhood services director, police chief, a sergeant, police officer and public works employee. Dozens […]