State Transportation Grants to Jump-Start Rockville Projects in the New Year
The state of Maryland recently awarded Rockville several grants for projects beginning in 2023 to improve mobility and safety for pedestrian and bicyclists.
The state of Maryland recently awarded Rockville several grants for projects beginning in 2023 to improve mobility and safety for pedestrian and bicyclists.
Whether walking or bicycle riding, Rockville’s sidewalks are for pedestrians and bicyclists alike.People riding bicycles in Rockville are permitted to ride on the sidewalk, provided they yield to people walking on the sidewalk.
With the first section of roadway resurfacing on Baltimore Road complete, construction of a shared-use path near Rockville High School is next up as work continues along the corridor between Rockville Town Center and the city’s east side. Earlier this fall, city contractors completed paving Baltimore Road between First Street
Smart parking meters that allow motorists to pay by multiple methods and are environmentally friendly are debuting this fall in two Rockville neighborhoods. The City of Rockville has teamed up with IPS Group to replace 300 parking meters in Town Center and Twinbrook with the new smart meters.
The Rockville Pedestrian Advocacy Committee hosted a short walk and roll tour for “Walktober” on Oct. 6, highlighting pedestrian safety on Rockville’s streets. Rockville 11 takes you there on the city’s YouTube channel. For more information about RPAC, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/rpac. The end of daylight saving time on Sunday, Nov. 6,
City Pairs Helpers with Seniors Each winter, the Rockville Senior Center looks for ways to help older Rockville residents with snow removal. If you’re handy with a shovel and don’t mind digging out an extra driveway or clearing a walkway or two, you can sign up and volunteer for the
Mt. Vernon Place Has Reopened to Traffic With the arrival of the fall planting season in September, city contractors began landscaping as the final phase of improvements to the Mt. Vernon stormwater management facility. Mt. Vernon Place reopened to through traffic in late August after city contractors replaced a culvert
Celebrate Walktober this month in Rockville by experiencing our city on foot and transit while playing bingo. Walktober presents a wonderful opportunity to walk while the weather is still warm. Pedestrian Bingo, sponsored by the Rockville Pedestrian Advocacy Committee, provides a way to experience the city just as people who
Drive-Up and Drop-Off Collection is Oct. 29 at the RCPD Station The Rockville City Police Department offers a safe, free and anonymous way to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Maryland celebrates Walktober with a series of webinars, held 10:30 a.m.-noon each Thursday in October. The virtual series kicks off on Oct. 6 with a look at national efforts to increase pedestrian safety; the state of the walkability movement, including how to work with state and local officials toward new
Celebrate Beall Avenue’s vibrant transformation with art, fun and community spirit at the Beall Avenue Asphalt Art Celebration and Dedication. The street festival, from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at Gibbs and Beall streets in front of VisArts, 155 Gibbs St.,
Staff from the city’s Department of Public Works will host a public meeting to present information about a project to construct an entrance to the Rockville Senior Center from West Gude Drive. The meeting will be held from 6-7:30 p.m.
Bring local farm-fresh fall flavor to your Thanksgiving with produce from regional growers/producers at the Rockville Farmers Market. November offerings include apples, herbs, potatoes and pumpkins. The market also features baked goods, local spirits, meat and coffee. It is open
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