Montgomery Community Media

Governor Martin O’Malley issued the following statement on March 29 after the passage of the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act of 2013: “With the passage of the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act today, we will support more than 57,000 jobs, ease traffic congestion, and build a 21st century transportation network. “Maryland has now recovered nearly 95 percent […]

Governor Martin O’Malley’s transportation funding bill currently in the legislature would raise $3.5 billion dollars for transportation projects. Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro said the money is needed now. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is working with Montgomery County Public Schools on pedestrian safety initiatives. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation recently opened a portion of the Metropolitan Branch Trail. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation Spokesperson Tom Pogue reports on initiatives taken to improve pedestrian safety in the county. Some of the improved roads include Piney Branch Road, Reedy Drive, Randolph Road, Georgia Avenue and 355. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. For more […]

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken and his guests debate the need for a gas tax. All agree transportation is an issue that needs to be addressed in region. Political consultant Steve Kreseski stresses the need for state commitment and funding for roads and transportation. He feels the gas tax is a regressive tax. Take […]

Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) crews are preparing for a storm forecasted to begin later today and continue into Wednesday, with the possibility of significant accumulations and travel impacts to motorists. Crews pre-treated major roads with salt brine, which will help prevent initial bonding of snow and ice on pavements. “After numerous squalls with minimal […]

Montgomery Council member Roger Berliner and Neil Greenberger discuss Berliner’s accomplishments as the 2012 Council President and the key challenges he is focusing on this year. Berliner is the chair of the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee and stresses the importance of funding for transportation projects. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and Council President Nancy Navarro testified today, Feb. 20 before the Maryland State Senate Budget and Taxation Committee on SB 830, which is also known as the Transportation Financing Act. The bill will increase funding for transportation projects in the state.   The complete text of Council President Navarro’s testimony: […]

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro met with the media on Feb. 11 for her weekly press briefing. Among the topics Navarro addressed were poverty in the county, the SNAP the silence challenge, the need for transportation funding dollars, the smoking bill, artificial turf, accessory apartments, Glenmont sector plan and more.