Montgomery County’s General Services Director David Dise said he can’t predict an opening date for the Silver Spring Transit Center. Take a look.
Council to Discuss Silver Spring Transit Center on March 19
The Montgomery County Council is scheduled to discuss an independent consultant’s report on the delayed Silver Spring Transit Center at 3 p.m. on March 19. Then, at 3:30 p.m., the Council’s Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment (T and E) Committee will meet to discuss a $7.5 million supplemental appropriation that County Executive Isiah Leggett has […]
Schools Safety Forum
Montgomery County Councilmembers Phil Andrews and Craig Rice, both of whom serve on the Council’s Education Committee, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, will join County leaders from a variety of organizations at a public forum on how to make Montgomery County’s schools safer. The forum, which will be held at the Montgomery County […]
Robberies Up in Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg police officers are reminding businesses to remain “vigilant” this holiday season. In the last two weeks, police are reporting an increased number of commercial robberies in the city limits of Gaithersburg. Since November 27, there have been three commercial robberies at the following locations: On November 27th, officers responded to the CVS located at […]
Pedestrian Safety Campaigns Focus on Visibility (Video)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation launched two pedestrian safety campaigns focused on “visibility.” First, the “Shop With A Cop” campaign to increase safety and awareness in shopping mall parking lots. Second, the “Hey You, I’m Looking At You,” campaign focuses on the idea “be safe, be seen.” The signs for the “Hey You, I’m […]
MC Bus Stop Improvements (Video)
Tom Pogue, Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation Community Relations Manager, gives an update on the bus stop improvement program which is now in its 7th year. To date 2/3 of the county’s bus stops have been improved at a cost of $7 million. Some of the criteria used to determine needed improvements are; Can passengers […]
Shopping Season Safety Tips (Video)
Montgomery County Police Captain Paul Starks provides practical safety and security tips to protect yourself from becoming a victim of crime during the holiday shopping season. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.
“Shop With A Cop” Starts Friday
Montgomery County Police are offering the, “Shop with a Cop,” holiday safety initiative again this year. It begins the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 26, and will run through Thursday, December 23. “Shop with a Cop” was developed to help increase the safety of shoppers, pedestrians, and drivers in the county during this active holiday […]
Police Training (Video)
Montgomery County Police may find themselves involved in high speed pursuits. Officers receive training in these and other defensive driving skills to be sure speed and safety go hand in hand. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.
Immigrant Worker Forum (Video)
The Immigrant Worker Forum focused on the safety issues faced by immigrant workers. The greatest challenge facing local authorities is to get immigrant workers to report unsafe work conditions. Watch this report. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.
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