Montgomery Community Media

With lower gas prices this Labor Day weekend, troopers say they expect to see an increase in vehicle traffic along Maryland roads. You may see more troopers on the road, too. Over the three day holiday weekend, troopers plan to conduct high visibility traffic enforcement across the state. Operation SHOWBOAT (SHOre-Wide Bullseye On Aggressive Traffic) […]

The Pope’s visit to Washington, D.C. is expected to bring increased traffic, road closures, detours and crowded trains and buses. For that reason, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is encouraging federal agencies to let employees in our area telework. “To help alleviate traffic congestion and minimize distraction to law enforcement and security officials, agencies […]

The Montgomery County Police Department and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials held a news conference on Friday afternoon to stress back-to-school safety. More than 156,000 students head back to class on Aug. 31. Police Chief Thomas Manger said approximately 160 crossing guards will be deployed to help students cross the street safely. MCPS Interim Superintendent […]

Lanes blocked on northbound of Veirs Mill Road, near Newport Mill Road, after a collision on Monday in Silver Spring. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesman Pete Piringer, emergency crews are currently evaluating five people with non-life-threatening injuries. Traffic advisory – Veirs Mill Road and Newport Mill Road, collision, EMS evaluating multiple injuries, some lanes blocked […]

A new speed monitoring system on N. Horners Lane in Rockville kicks in August 3rd.  Drivers exceeding the 25 mph speed limit by 12 mph will be cited. The Rockville City Police Department deployed a speed monitoring system in the 500 block of N. Horners Lane to reduce the number of speeding vehicles in the city […]

Beginning this Friday night and continuing through the weekend, Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) crews will temporarily close multiple traffic lanes on both MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) and Randolph Road. One lane will remain open in both directions. SHA expects delays and suggests drivers avoid the area if at all possible. According to an SHA […]

Beginning this Thursday night and continuing each weeknight until work is complete, Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) crews will temporarily close traffic lanes on the outer loop of I-495 (Capital Beltway) over MD 185 (Connecticut Avenue, exit 34) for emergency bridge deck repairs. According to an SHA news release, crews will close lanes on the Outer […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced last month that the state is moving forward with construction of the Purple Line. He also announced state transportation funds for improvements to I-270 in Montgomery County. Susan Kenedy has County Council reaction to this big transportation news. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its […]

Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on the Purple Line, the Corridor Cities Transitway, the county’s new fire chief, the police department’s pilot program for body worn cameras, the latest on the safe and sick work leave bill and more. You can watch the show in its […]

If you are traveling this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, it just might cost you less to get there. Starting July 1, cash customers crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge eastbound in a two-axle vehicle will now pay $4, instead of $6 previously, a discount of $2, or 33.3 percent. It will cost […]