The Department of Public Works is getting ready for winter. All snowplow operators recently attended a two-day winter maintenance operator certificate program presented by the American Public Works Association and a two-phase training session comprising a presentation and a hands-on behind-the-wheel driving course. The training focused on pre-trip snowplow truck
The end of daylight saving time on Sunday, Nov. 3, and the coming winter, mean less daylight and a reminder to use caution while driving, biking and walking on city streets. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study found that in 2022 nearly 54% of all fatal crashes occurred at
Work began in early September on improvements to Beall Avenue on a first-of-its-kind project for the city to improve safety and make the street more attractive for residents, visitors and businesses. A roadway resurfacing and new alignment between MD 355/Hungerford Drive and North Washington Street will create one travel lane
Celebrate “Walktober” this month in Rockville by experiencing our city on foot and transit while playing bingo. Walktober presents a wonderful way 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
Rockville has a new tool for helping pedestrians cross city streets safely with new guidelines for evaluating requests for crosswalk installation and related pedestrian safety improvements. The new Marked Crossing Guidelines, published in September, will help city staff determine when a marked crosswalk can be considered at an intersection or
Rockville advanced several Vision Zero projects this summer, including a study of potential safety improvements to Mannakee Street, construction of a sidewalk along West Gude Drive and a shared-use path along Scott and Veirs drives. The projects are part of the city’s Vision Zero Action Plan to eliminate traffic-related deaths
In a continuing effort to reduce the number of speeding vehicles in Rockville neighborhoods, the Rockville City Police Department deployed a speed monitoring system in late August near the intersection of southbound Wootton Parkway and Wootton Oats Court. While the portable camera unit is fully functional, the department will not
Explore the city by bike with friends in July. 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
The State Highway Administration is paving, patching and sealing cracks on roadways in and around Rockville through late June. In mid-April, SHA began resurfacing several sections of MD 586 (Veirs Mill Road) through Rockville, from First Street to the bridge over Rock Creek, and in the Wheaton/Silver Spring areas. Work is
All Rockville streets now have speed limits of 35 mph or less after the city completed speed limit reduction work on Gude Drive and Wootton Parkway in late April. The changes, which do not include state roads, updated signs to reduce speed limits from 40 to 35 mph on the
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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