Montgomery Community Media

In this MyMCMedia Extra, AAA Public Relations Manager John Townsend says the number of travelers hitting the road for the July 4th holiday this year is the highest since 2001. Related: 

Almost 3,000 of the county’s 5,400 bus stops have been improved during the last eight years. County Executive Ike Leggett announced that the bus stop improvement program has enhanced handicapped accessibility and pedestrian safety at the county’s bus stops.   Related:

Transportation Secretary James T. Smith, Jr. and Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett were joined by other state and local officials on June 4 to break ground on a $74.8 million interchange project to replace the existing MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) at Randolph Road signalized intersection in Montgomery County. Montgomery County provided more than $14 million […]

In advance of the June 24th primary, Montgomery County Council candidates will gather Thursday evening to answer questions and share their ideas on the always hot topic of  transportation and land use in Montgomery County. A particular focus of the forum will be on sustainable, equitable and competitive solutions for the growing county. WHO: All […]

New Metro cars added to the fleet early this year are hitting the circuit, rolling into local stations and replacing Metro’s oldest cars while also adding train capacity. The cars are being tested on the system over the next several months, and Metro will send data back to the Kawasaki production facility in Lincoln, Neb. […]

As snow begins to fall, the Montgomery County’s 311 Call Center will open at 10 p.m. tonight and remain open all night and through the day Monday. Residents can report issues associated with the storm, such as downed trees, by calling 311 or 240.777.0311, or visiting the website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/311. The TTY number is 301.251.4850. […]

Nearly a third of the county’s pedestrian collisions are occurring in parking lots or garages. That’s why County Executive Isiah Leggett has launched a pedestrian safety campaign to raise awareness of this issue. Community Relations Manager Tom Pogue of the Department of Transportation has details. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more […]

Transportation was the theme of the night at the Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board meeting, where locals pitched in their thoughts on the major projects aimed at connecting the community. See our “MyMCMedia On Location” coverage of the board’s March meeting below: Earlier this year, the board looked at the redevelopment of White Oak, Wheaton […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Montgomery County Executive candidate Doug Duncan (D) tells reporter Valerie Bonk that he attended the Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board meeting on March 11 in hopes of getting some answers about the delayed Silver Spring Transit Center.   Related:      

Presentations and updates on major transportation projects in the area was the focus of the Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board meeting on March 10. The Purple Line, the Takoma/Langley Bus Terminal, and the DC Trolley were the hot topics discussed as dozens of residents asked for more information on what’s next for transportation development in […]