Montgomery County traffic returning to pre-pandemic levels on major roads
Secondary roads are still less traveled, county transportation official says
Transportation
‘20 is Plenty’ speed limit initiative begins on five county roads
The program lowers speed limits to 20 miles per hour to encourage bicycle and pedestrian safety awareness
Glass emphasizes impact of climate change in regional plan amendment
Environmental review accelerated for some transportation projects
Regional transportation panel not supporting I-270/I-495 widening project
Board’s vote of opposition could prevent federal funding
Bicycle advocates hope protected bike lanes pilot is just the beginning
State converted two traffic lanes to bicycle use for six months
More than 100 gather to oppose I-270/I-495 widening plan
Local, state officials say proposal won’t solve long-term congestion
Vote on 270, Beltway toll lanes will move forward Tuesday
Plus: Missing food truck found days after reported stolen; Cemetery among nation’s ‘most endangered’
Gansler launches gubernatorial run with call to legalize marijuana
Plus: Woman says thieves broke into car, took keys, broke into house; Maryland representatives seek transportation earmarks
UPDATED: Elrich supports ‘North Bethesda’ as new name for White Flint Metro station
County executive sent letter to WMATA recommending name change
‘Ghost shoes’ memorialize four pedestrians killed on Georgia Avenue
Plus: Three county regional directors will retire this summer; Teens contribute to mural celebrating Glen Echo integration
State urged to seek federal funds for American Legion Bridge
Plus: New mural underway on pedestrian walkway in Silver Spring; Maryland sets up $2M COVID-19 vaccine lottery
UPDATED: Large portion of Capital Beltway removed from highway widening plan, leaving I-270
Decision comes after months of opposition from local officials, residents
Navarro urges state to review Georgia Avenue where pedestrian was killed
Transportation secretary says state is working with county to analyze crash
Purple Line design-build contractor selection moved to fall
Choice initially expected in June
Slater to hear appeal by consortium whose I-495/I-270 bid lost
Plus: Raskin powered through pain to lead impeachment trial; Silver Spring emergency response team sends supplies to India
UPDATED: State says no to single-tracking Purple Line through downtown Bethesda
Transportation secretary points to practical challenges
Montgomery, Loudoun will jointly explore other ways of reopening White’s Ferry
One option is moving the landing on the Virginia side
Lower speed limits, bicycle lanes, crosswalks part of new road safety goals
County to collect 2030 Vision Zero feedback before publishing final draft in July
Key vote on Hogan’s highway and bridge plan delayed again
Plus: Police agencies form operation to address racing vehicles; Montgomery County represented on 2021 Most Diverse Cities list
Loved ones place memorial near where man was killed after I-270 crash
Plus: Sikh community gathers in Rockville to honor victims of Indianapolis shooting; Germantown man arrested for 2019 double-shooting at Frederick funeral
