The city is taking steps to improve pedestrian safety in Rockville Town Center following several crashes involving vehicles and pedestrians at Beall Avenue’s intersections with Gibbs Street and Maryland Avenue. In March, following a review of options, City Manager Rob DiSpirito instructed staff to do the following:
Riding a bike offers a cheap, environmentally friendly alternative to your daily commute, that’s healthy and fun. Trade your gas pedal for bicycle pedals on Bike to Work Day, from 6:30-9 a.m., Friday, May 17.
The State Highway Administration is hosting public workshops across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties this month about a proposed project to widen interstates 270 and 495, including a workshop in Rockville on Thursday, April 25.
This article has been corrected. An explanation can be found at the bottom of the article. The State Highway Administration will close the southbound MD 355 (Rockville Pike) ramp onto eastbound MD 586/MD 28 (Veirs Mill Road) for several weeks beginning Tuesday, April 2, for a safety and resurfacing project.
The city recently installed seven new bus shelters to add to the comfort and accessibility of bus stops with high ridership along Rockville Pike, Veirs Mill Road and Taft Street, adjacent to David Scull Park.
Construction begins in April on the topside of a bridge carrying Edmonston Drive over the railroad tracks, requiring temporary closures during the business day. The construction, to the John C. Brown Memorial Bridge, which links the eastern and western portions of the city over the Metrorail and CSX tracks, is
The City of Rockville wants members of the public to help make finding their way in the city a little easier. Signage design firm KMA Design, of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, is developing a comprehensive wayfinding program for the city, focusing on Town Square and Rockville parks. To help create a more
Gap Analysis is Among Mayor and Council Priority Initiatives UPDATE: The workshop on public transit scheduled for Jan. 29 has been rescheduled for 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 at City Hall. A city study includes opportunities in January for community members to offer input about Rockville’s public transit needs. The
End of Turnbacks Will Double Number of Trains to Shady Grove Metrorail’s rush-hour service to Rockville will double beginning Monday, Dec. 17, with the elimination of the so-called turnback at the Grosvenor-Strathmore station.
Gap Analysis is Part of a Mayor and Council Priority Initiative A study of the city’s public transit needs will include several opportunities for community members to offer feedback. The consultant-led Transit Gap Analysis and Needs Assessment Study will assess and analyze potential needs and gaps within Rockville’s existing public
The 13th Annual VisArts’ Rockville Arts Festival — a fine arts festival with 130 artists, a community art experience and art demonstrations — will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 at Rockville Town Square,
The Mayor and Council joined city staff April 23 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony dedicating the City of Rockville Taft Center and marking the move of city staff to the new facility at 6 Taft Court. The move relocates nearly 150
The Rockville City Police Department hosted events throughout 2024 to engage with the community while continuing to provide a high level of service, interim Chief Jason L. West wrote in the department’s 2024 annual report that was released in
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