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New safety guidelines issued for Montgomery County parking lots, garages after more than 1,500 injuries reported

The Montgomery County Planning Department has issued new guidelines to create safer and more accessible parking facilities after a review of current conditions. A new design guide was presented during a Montgomery County planning meeting Thursday. County-owned and privately owned parking lots and garages would be redesigned to more sustainable, safe and accessible.

Montgomery County, MD · 6d
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Ride On Bus Honoring Veterans to Travel Throughout Montgomery County

Montgomery County officials unveiled a specially designed Ride On bus on Friday, November 6, as part of Operation Green Light, a nationwide initiative recognizing veterans and raising awareness of available support services. County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Natali Fani-González, members of the County Council, Montgomery County Department of...

Montgomery County, MD · 6d
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Most Planned Closures on US 50, I-270 and MD 650 Are Shoulders Only

Most planned closures in Montgomery and Prince George's counties today are shoulder closures, with one traffic lane closed on southbound US 50. The post Most Planned Closures on US 50, I-270 and MD 650 Are Shoulders Only appeared first on TANTV .

Prince George'S County, MD · 8d

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In Person Public Forum to Discuss Proposed Changes to Ride On Bus Routes 74, 76, and 90 to be Held on Thursday, Dec. 3 – Mocofeed

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will host an in-person public forum on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. to seek public feedback on proposed changes to three MCDOT Ride On...

Gaithersburg, MD · 6d

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Can a New Chesapeake Bay Bridge Ease Route 50’s Summer Beach Gridlock?

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — On busy summer weekends, Northern Virginia drivers headed to Ocean City can find themselves crawling along Route 50 miles before they reach the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. In 2022, summer weekend backups stretched up to 4.8 miles eastbound and 3.5 miles westbound, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.

Ocean City, MD · 7d

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Officials Urge Drivers to Exercise Caution Following End of Daylight Saving Time

Montgomery County and regional officials gathered at Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring on Thursday, November 5, to highlight increased traffic safety risks associated with the end of daylight saving time and earlier sunsets. According to preliminary data, nearly 180 traffic fatalities occurred across the Washington metropolitan region during the...

Montgomery County, MD · 7d

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Portion of I-695 near Parkville to close, detour this weekend

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will temporarily close and detour the interchange exit ramp from westbound I-695 (Baltimore Beltway Outer Loop) to northbound MD 147 (Harford Road) in Parkville this weekend. The closure will allow crews to install a new underground drainage pipe. The work is expected...

Parkville, MD · 10d

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Montgomery County Unveils New Parking Lot and Garage Safety Guidelines

Montgomery County Planning presented a new Parking Facility Design Guide to the Montgomery County Planning Board on Thursday, November 5, outlining recommendations to improve safety, accessibility and sustainability in parking lots and garages throughout the county. According to Montgomery Planning, approximately 125 people per year were struck by vehicles in...

Montgomery County, MD · 7d

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State highway officials plan weekend ramp closure on I-695 Outer Loop in Parkville

PARKVILLE, Md. — The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will temporarily close and detour the exit ramp from the outer loop of Interstate 695 to northbound MD 147 (Harford Road) in Parkville this weekend for underground pipe installation. The closure is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, and is expected […]

Parkville, MD · 10d

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Service Update: Ride On Route 301 Out of Service – Mocofeed

Due to unforeseen service issues, Ride On Route 301 is currently out of service for the remainder of today, Tuesday, November 3. Regular service is expected to resume tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4. Our...

Montgomery County, MD · 9d

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Transportation Schedule for the Veterans Day Holiday on Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Mocofeed

County offices and MC311 – Will be closed.  Ride On Regular and Flex bus services – Will operate on a Holiday schedule.   Ride On extRa 101, extRa Pink, and extRa Lime bus services – Will operate on...

Montgomery County, MD · 9d

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Pedestrian struck, Colesville Road closed in Silver Spring

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Colesville Road is closed in both directions between Fenton Street and Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland, after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, police said. Montgomery County police said a man was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening...

Silver Spring, MD · 12d

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Collision Closes All Southbound Lanes of Georgia Avenue

3:45 Update: All lanes of MD-97 (Georgia Ave) at Emory Ln have reopened. Expect residual delays. A traffic collision has closed southbound Georgia Avenue (MD-97) at Emory Lane in the Olney area Sunday afternoon. Montgomery County Police issued a traffic advisory following the collision, stating that Georgia Avenue was closed...

Olney, MD · 11d

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Pedestrian struck, Colesville Road closed in Silver Spring

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Colesville Road is closed in both directions between Fenton Street and Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland, after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, police said. Montgomery County police said a man was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening...

Silver Spring, MD · 12d

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Montgomery County Recognizes 33 Green Certified Businesses and Nonprofits

Montgomery County has launched a new advertising campaign on Ride On buses highlighting local businesses and nonprofit organizations that have earned Green Business Certification. The campaign was unveiled on Wednesday, October 28, at Fitzgerald Auto Malls on Rockville Pike. The event included County Council President Natali Fani-González, Councilmember Kate Stewart,...

Montgomery County, MD · 11d

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Gas Line Rupture Shuts Down Busy Montgomery County Road During Rush Hour (DEVELOPING)

A construction mishap in Maryland has left a high-pressure gas line ruptured, prompting a HazMat response and shutting down a busy roadway during the afternoon rush. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews were called to the 8600 block of 16th Street near Lyttonsville Road in Silver Spring at approx…

Montgomery County, MD · 14d

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Eight Planned State Road Closures Affect Lanes in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties

As of about noon Friday, state transportation listings showed 17 planned state closures in Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Eight affect a driving or turn lane and nine are shoulder-only. No start or end times are given. The post Eight Planned State Road Closures Affect Lanes in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties appeared first on TANTV .

Prince George'S County, MD · 13d

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When Your Morning Commute Becomes a Workers’ Comp Question — and When It Doesn’t

Sarah Chen left her Eastport apartment at 7:15 a.m., same as every Tuesday. Fifteen minutes later, a delivery van ran a red light at the Severn River Bridge approach and T-boned her Civic. She spent four hours in the Anne Arundel Medical Center ER with a concussion and two fractured ribs. The accident happened during her normal drive to the office in Parole. Her employer’s workers’ comp carrier denied the claim within 72 hours.

Anne Arundel County, MD · 13d