Montgomery Community Media

Pedestrian safety is a top priority for Montgomery County officials. Recent statistics indicate accidents are on the rise, particularly in parking lots, and police say distracted drivers are often to blame. Find out more in this report from County Report This Week:” Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local […]

The Department of Transportation’s Tom Pogue provides safety tips for both pedestrians and drivers. Take a look.

The Department of Transportation provides safety information for pedestrians as the school year begins. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Visit Department of Transportation Pedestrian Safety website to learn more.

As the new school year gets underway, Lucille Baur of the Montgomery County Police Department provides some practical safety tips for both students and parents. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

With Montgomery County Public Schools starting the new school year on August 26, the Gaithersburg Police Department offers these reminders to students, parents, motorists and bicyclists to ensure a safe and healthy school year: Students Discuss with your family the safest route to school. Identify intersections with crossing guards and the route with the fewest […]

Montgomery County is focused on improving pedestrian safety in Wheaton. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Learn more details in Pedestrian Safety Improvements in Wheaton

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett is celebrating the completion of pedestrian safety improvements on Reedie Drive between Veirs Mill Road and Georgia Avenue in Wheaton that were installed by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT). This 800-foot stretch of road was targeted because it was designated as one of the County’s “High Incidence Areas” […]

Department of Transportation’s Tom Pogue provides an update on the county’s efforts to improve pedestrian safety. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Visit Montgomery County Transportation website for more information on pedestrian safety.

Montgomery County has experienced an increase in pedestrian fatalities. Drivers have been at fault for the majority of recent accidents. The police have begun issuing $80 citations to drivers that do not observe pedestrian crosswalks. County Executive Isiah Leggett comments on the County’s efforts to keep pedestrians safe. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner […]

During a recent pedestrian safety sting operation, Montgomery County police issued 72 citations in less than three hours. A violation will cost you $80 and one point on your driver license. Police said the operation was intended to raise awareness of pedestrians crossing busy roads at well-marked crosswalks. In this video, learn why police believe […]