Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County recently held a Snow Summit with county Transportation Department employees and contractors. The materials, equipment and staffing of the over 200 plow routes is in place and ready to go. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Tom Pogue, Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation Community Manager, gives an update on a recent visit from an eleven person delegation from China. The delegation was interested in Montgomery County’s approach to road and traffic safety, bridge construction and maintenance. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its […]

A massive coastal storm threatens to bring heavy rain, high winds, widespread power outages and a coastal storm surge to the mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland. Hurricane Sandy is a huge slow moving storm with wide-ranging impacts anticipated regardless of where she makes landfall. Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) crews are preparing by clearing drains, fueling […]

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA), the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), the Intercounty Connector (ICC) project team, and several ICC contractors recently earned six additional national awards for innovative design, environmental sensitivity, exceptional craftsmanship, and commitment to safety. With the addition of these six new honors, the ICC project has now garnered a total of […]

Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner answers questions about transportation issues at his recent press conference held on October 8.

Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner began his weekly press conference on Oct. 8 with a shout out to the Washington Nationals. Berliner then quickly moved on to what he describes as a “defining issue” for the Council: Clarksburg development and the impact on Ten Mile Creek. Berliner said the Council must decide if it […]

Did you know that Saturday, Sept. 22 is car free day? This event is organized and promoted by the Council of Governments’ Commuter Connections program to encourage people to use alternative methods of transportation, such as walking, biking, public transportation or going “car lite” by riding in a carpool. Car Free Day benefits the region […]

A delegation from Zhengzhou, China visited the Department of Transportation recently to share experiences. Take a look at the video. Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot for more information.

Montgomery County’s Ride On bus system will run a special modified holiday schedule July 19-20. The schedule is posted on Montgomery County’s website. Three additional services will be added to the posted schedule, including: Route 2 will provide service to Walter Reed Route 38 will provide service to the U.S. Postal Training Academy Route 54 […]

Tom Pogue of Montgomery County’s transportation department, provides an update on DOT’s functions during lengthy power outages. Find more information at Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation website.