With nearly 35 miles of shared-use paths, 4 miles of bike lanes, and 3 miles of roads with sharrows, the City of Rockville is striving to create, maintain and improve its safe, well-connected network for bicycling in the city.To do this, the city continues to pursue and receive monetary grants
In a year when safety and reliability were as important as ever, Rockville’s drinking water once again met or exceeded all federal water quality regulations limits, the city’s Department of Public Works said in the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report released July 1. The city’s water treatment plant, on the
The Rockville Recreation and Parks Foundation has recognized Rockville resident Robert Daniels and the Rockville Art League with Community Achievement Awards, an annual program that thanks individuals and organizations for their contributions to Rockville’s Recreation and Parks programs and facilities. The awards ceremony coincides with July’s National Recreation and Parks
Tuesday evening bike rides are back. The Rockville Bicycle Advisory Committee leads casual neighborhood rides of about one hour on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Routes are on paved, shared-use paths, some sidewalks and some short sections of quiet streets. The group rides at the pace of the slowest rider, so
A study by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority of Rockville Station is moving ahead. The Mayor and Council were briefed in June on results of two community visioning workshops held in May, and provided feedback that will guide next steps in the study. The project is sponsored by WMATA
The Mayor and Council are continuing to discuss parts of the Rockville 2040 Comprehensive Plan, leading up to its possible adoption in August. See the breakout box for a meeting timeline. The draft comprehensive plan is based on feedback gathered throughout the Rockville 2040 process, which included numerous listening sessions,
The Mayor and Council in May adopted a $141.2 million city budget that addresses financial pressures on the Rockville community due to the COVID-19 pandemic and maintains the levels of service that city residents expect. The adopted budget is an increase of just under 1% from the Fiscal Year 2021
The city is planning to install bike lanes in late summer in both directions on Maryland Avenue between South Washington Street and Great Falls Road. To create the bike lanes, the city will resurface Maryland Avenue, remark the pavement and install bike lane signage. The new markings will remove one
Rockville neighbors are invited to celebrate their communities on Tuesday, Aug. 3 as the Rockville City Police Department participates in National Night Out. Now in its 38th year, National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. It aims to raise awareness about crime and drug prevention,
Are You Exhausted by Loud Vehicles? Loud, noisy vehicles are a nuisance. The Rockville City Police Department is asking everyone to help stop noise from car meetups, racing and loud exhausts. It’s not only disruptive to neighborhoods, it’s also dangerous and illegal. RCPD has issued more than 250 warnings, citations
Rockville recently sent notices to nearly 8,300 city water customers requesting their help in determining and reporting the material used in their drinking water service lines. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Lead and Copper Rule Revisions require water service
Thanks to D.C.-based artist Rose Jaffe, a vibrant mural now adorns the playground-facing wall of the Lincoln Park Community Center at 357 Frederick Ave. The mural features residents of all ages dancing, playing and moving together, alongside Maryland and Lincoln
Work is continuing on a comprehensive renovation and reconfiguration of the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation pool. Improvements are being made to accessibility, amenities will be modernized, and infrastructure will provide new recreational features and pools for swimmers
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