speed limit

June 17, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

County Launches ’20 is Plenty’ Pilot Program to Reduce Speed Limit on Select Roads

Montgomery County leaders on Thursday launched a new pilot program called “20 is Plenty” to reduce the speed limit on select roads to 20 miles per hour. The program is intended to help improve road safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. The five pilot roads are in North Bethesda, Germantown and Long Branch. They are: […]

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April 1, 2019 | Jordan Lindsay

Speed Limits Reduced on Georgia Ave in Wheaton and Silver Spring

Speed limits on MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) in Wheaton and Silver Spring will be reduced this week according to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. The changes are part of MDOT SHA’s new comprehensive urban mobility-focused program to enhance pedestrian safety in some of the busiest areas throughout the state. Speed limits will […]

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April 4, 2016 | Staff Writer

State Increases Speed Limit on I-70

Those traveling in central and western Maryland may soon enjoy a little less time spent driving as the speed limit on Interstate 70 increases to 70 mph today. The change is the result of a new law that went into effect last year that allows the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) to […]

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April 2, 2013 | Staff Writer

ICC Speed Limit Increased (Video)

The speed limit on the Intercounty Connector (ICC) has increased from 55 mph to 60 mph. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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