Pedestrian killed in North Bethesda crosswalk was a Montgomery College professor
County’s Vision Zero director says there’s ‘no silver bullet’ to eliminating traffic fatalities
Traffic
Portions of Beach Drive in D.C. that begins in Chevy Chase to remain closed to motorists through Sept. 5
National Park Service evaluating whether to make closure permanent in Rock Creek Park
Silver Spring doctor struck and killed by own vehicle in D.C. car theft
Plus: Former coworkers help woman displaced by Silver Spring explosion; Consortium files notice of appeal in toll lanes case
Work on Towne Road, infrastructure continue in ‘White Flint West Workaround’ project
Construction could last into 2023, transportation official says
Lawmakers highlight rise in pedestrian deaths at site of fatal crash
Plus: Novavax says COVID-19 vaccine effective in teens; New Purple Line contract aims to keep construction firms on job
Is Montgomery County making ‘Vision Zero’ progress on road safety? Not enough, some observers say
Recent increase in pedestrian road deaths included two in one-hour stretch Monday
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine could be month from FDA application
Plus: AA member allegedly assaulted new member, police say; Transurban leader calls Beltway, I-270 toll lanes ‘transformative’
Projections in new study show more traffic with toll lanes on Beltway, I-270
Report maintains that Hogan’s proposal would relieve congestion
Trial for man accused of being ‘Potomac River Rapist’ set for late 2022
Plus: Free Ride On Bus service could continue for rest of year; Student Advocates will lead ‘Eco Evenings’ session
Department of Transportation does image makeover for highway-widening plan
Plus: Novavax takes big step to get its vaccine to the world, and the stock surged; Sewage flows into creek after pipe collapse
Takoma Park launches program to deter theft of catalytic converters
Plus: Participants in Car Free Day eligible for prize raffles; Despite TSA mandate, some Metro riders aren’t masked
Purple Line payment approved; contractor timeline slides to 2022
Plus: Witchy lawyers force name change of Rockville beer; Armed men kidnap man, drive him to Colesville bank to withdraw cash
I-270 ramp meters will fully activate on Wednesday
Plus: General Assembly committee approves mask mandate in public schools; Nonprofits can apply for Watershed Restoration and Outreach Grants
County officials say governor made ‘empty’ threats to get toll lanes plan approved
Plus: Memorial fund created for Bethesda 20-year-old killed in shooting; Rockville man’s historical collection destroyed in flooding
UPDATED: Montgomery County police didn’t collect required data on traffic stops for 14 years, report says
Report cites agreement with police union as a factor in the lack of reporting
Montgomery County’s first ‘ghost gun’ killing spurs calls for tougher laws
Plus: Motorists express broad opposition to proposed I-270/I-495 toll rates; County's elite rescue team in Louisiana to help with Hurricane Ida recovery
Losing bidder signals intent to sue MDOT over Transurban contract
Plus: Women’s Caucus pushes for Judge Burrell to fill Appeals Court vacancy; Police say speed trap nets 875 tickets in Montgomery, Prince George's
Ramp metering, for traffic control, begins along I-270
Sensors will activate traffic signals near interstate, to lessen congestion
Beach Drive in Kensington will close for bridge replacement
Plus: Executives say county needs to invest more in North Bethesda; Retired Chevy Chase teacher chalks up $100,000 scratch-off win
Public comment period for I-270 HOT lane fees closing soon
Plus: Organization collects back-to-school items for children in need; Maryland courts requiring masks at all times
