The Rockville Pedestrian Advocacy Committee is a resident-led city committee that meets monthly to advocate for improving Rockville’s pedestrian environment, implementing the city’s Pedestrian Master Plan, raising pedestrian issues with city staff and increasing walkability in Rockville.
The Compliance Engine continues to improve fire safety in Rockville, with a 30% reduction in unwanted fire alarm and sprinkler activations citywide. The service allows oversight by Rockville’s fire marshal and Inspection Services Division of fire alarm, sprinkler, smoke control and commercial cooking extinguisher systems installed within commercial and multifamily
Thieves are exploiting a system flaw to steal Kia and Hyundai vehicles with 2011-2021 model years. Thefts of these vehicles have been on the rise nationally and regionally, including in Rockville, following social media posts showing how to start these cars without a key by using a USB cable. Owners
The City of Rockville is moving forward with projects citywide focused on making all forms of mobility safer for all users as part of the city’s Vision Zero initiative. The plan, adopted in 2020 by the Mayor and Council and discussed with them in a report by the city’s Vision
The City of Rockville’s Traffic and Transportation Division offers the following tips for safe driving on Rockville Town Center’s newly redesigned roadway: Find more tips for safe driving, biking and walking under “Resources” at www.rockvillemd.gov/visionzero.
When the post-holiday cleanup begins, remember: Rockville collects and recycles electronics, such as cell phones, computers, televisions and holiday lights through requests for special collections, and collects Christmas trees as part of its recycling and trash collection.
Jamie Sydykova (pictured at right) was one of 36 professionals honored at the National Safety Council’s Rising Stars of Safety Awards in October during the NSC Safety Conference & Expo in New Orleans. The awards recognize leaders younger than 40 who promote continuous safety improvement and initiatives focused on measurable
Recent changes created new traffic patterns in Rockville Town Center and frustration for some road users. Construction last year on North Washington Street and East Middle Lane converted two motor vehicle travel lanes on each street into one lane in each direction, added new protected bike lanes using precast concrete
From taking away your Christmas tree to purging your home of plastic bags, the city’s recycling and trash collections can help you safely clean up from the holidays and year-round.
January is National Radon Action Month and a reminder of what you can do to protect your home and family. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas. While no immediate symptoms will signal its presence, exposure at high levels can cause cancer. Testing is the only way to know
Join the City of Rockville for its 81st annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade Monday, May 26. Founded in 1944 by William (Bill) Wood, the Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade is a long-standing tradition in the City of Rockville. PARADE
The free Hometown Holidays at Rockville Town Center features local flavor of music and food vendors, including two stages, an artisan shopping area, and kids entertainment from noon-6 p.m. Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 in Rockville Town Center.
Climb into the operator’s seat of some of the big trucks used by the city’s Department of Public Works as the City of Rockville joins the American Public Works Association to celebrate National Public Works Week, Monday, May 19-Friday, May
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