Roger Berliner

February 10, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Councilmember Berliner Applauds Council “Turning the Page” on Artificial Turf (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner, Chair of the Council’s Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment (T and E) Committee, applauded the Feb. 10 unanimous approval by the Council of a resolution that he introduced supporting the use of plant-derived materials for infill in future artificial turf field projects. “For years, community members have expressed concerns about […]

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February 2, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Transit Funding for County, A Statement by Leventhal and Berliner

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal and Councilmember Roger Berliner, chair of the Council’s Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee, issued the following statement today regarding transit funding for the County: “The first and nearest term decision regarding transit in Montgomery County is whether the Purple Line will proceed, which Governor Hogan and Transportation Secretary […]

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January 20, 2015 | Krista Brick

Berliner Wants To Limit Sidewalk Closures

A new proposal in the county could make it easier for walkers to use sidewalks in the county. Councilman Roger Berliner (D-Dist.1) wants to limit the amount of time a sidewalk is off limits to pedestrians when it is part of a construction site. “If you are forcing people to walk where they are not […]

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January 16, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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David Dise Briefs Council on Repairs to Silver Spring Transit Center (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Council heard the latest developments about repairs at the Silver Spring Transit Center. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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January 13, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Councilmember Roger Berliner on Safety of the Metrorail System

Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner made the following remarks today about overall safety concerns regarding Washington’s Metrorail system after a tragic accident on the Yellow Line on Jan. 12. The complete text of Councilmember Berliner’s statement is below: “Yesterday’s tragic incident on Metro’s Yellow Line was a sad day for the Washington region and all […]

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December 15, 2014 | Staff Writer

New County Road & Sidewalk Standards (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Councilmembers have unanimously passed a bill that redefines road and sidewalk standards in Montgomery County. The measure is the work of Councilmembers Roger Berliner and Hans Riemer who say the end goal is safety. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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December 8, 2014 | Krista Brick

Local Leaders Get on Same Track on BRT Proposal (VIDEO)

If there is one thing politicians can rally around, it’s traffic. So when the Rockville City Council invited neighboring Gaithersburg and Montgomery County elected leaders to a discussion on the proposed Bus Rapid Transit system, it was a full house.   The group met on Wednesday night to get an update on the corridor planning study […]

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December 5, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Montgomery County’s Inaugural Ceremony (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and nine County Councilmembers took the oath of office on Dec. 1 at Richard Montgomery High School. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports.

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December 3, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Roger Berliner on Leggett’s New Six Point Plan (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, County Councilmember Roger Berliner reacts to County Executive Ike Leggett’s six point economic plan that was announced at the Inaugural Ceremony. Take a look: Related:

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December 2, 2014 | Sonya Burke

County Councilmembers Take the Oath of Office (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, the newly elected Montgomery County Councilmembers take the Oath of Office, during the Inaugural Ceremony at Richard Montgomery High School on Dec. 1. Clerk of the Circuit Court Barbara Meiklejohn administered the oath. Take a look: Related:

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