Montgomery Community Media

In this MyMCMedia Extra video,  Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett shares his reaction to Governor Larry Hogan’s announcement that the Purple Line is moving forward and that other transportation improvements are in the works for improving congestion along I-270 in Montgomery and Frederick counties. Take a look: Related:

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner said Hogan’s Purple Line decision is a positive announcement but “we need to know the details.” Hogan said, at a news conference on June 25, the project will require an additional investment from both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. “A little more we can do. A […]

A Montgomery County Council Committee will learn more about the status of the Corridor Cities Transitway (CCT) on Monday morning. The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee is scheduled to receive an update on the CCT, which is a planned busway extension from the Shady Grove Metrorail Station north to Clarksburg. The Committee is chaired […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice, who represents Council District 2 that includes much of the northern part of the County, released a statement after Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced the State will provide funding for improvements to Interstate 270: “In Montgomery County, our population growth and economic activity have outpaced the capacity of our roadways. […]

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal made the following statement today after Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced the State will move forward with funding of the Purple Line: “I welcome Governor Hogan’s decision to proceed with the ‪Purple Line. This project is needed to improve mobility in our region and it will strengthen our economy. […]

Here are your five things to know today, June 25th, in Montgomery County: 1. Hogan on Transportation: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has scheduled a 2:30 p.m. news conference today at the State House (Governor’s Reception Room) to discuss transportation infrastructure. 2. Council Committee Talks Fiscal Plan: The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations Committee is scheduled to talk about […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that the Purple Line is moving forward. At a news conference this afternoon, the governor said it will require an additional investment from both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. The Governor also announced a nearly $2 billion investment in improving roads and bridges across the state. He said one […]

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) continues to make progress on a two mile, $3.7 million safety and resurfacing project on MD 185 (Connecticut Avenue) between I-495 (Capital Beltway) and Dupont Avenue in Kensington. Currently, crews are patching in advance of grinding, paving and pavement marking work that will occur later this […]

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments held a strategic planning meeting on June 10.  County Executive Ike Leggett talked about the importance of “regionalism” and economic development. Watch his address in its entirety here:

As part of their Bronze Award project, Girl Scout Troop 274 juniors are educating residents in their community about the importance of pedestrian safety. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Other pedestrian safety tips: –Cross the street at marked crosswalks and intersections. –Watch for turning vehicles. Before crossing, look left, right, then left again. –Use pedestrian push […]