Losing bidder for designing toll lanes on Beltway, I-270 asks judge to review protest
Plus: After 38 days in jail for taking a loaded gun onto a bus, man charged with murder; County execs to talk climate action in online program
Transportation
Marines being treated at Walter Reed following Kabul airport attack
Plus: I-495 resurfacing project planned in Silver Spring; Transportation face mask requirement extended to 2022
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
White’s Ferry owner pledges to reopen next year, but he’s not sure how
With government study underway, eminent domain might be an option
With Congress closing in on infrastructure bill, local officials consider impact
They hope funds can spur bus rapid transit projects countywide
UPDATED: I-270/I-495 widening project clears hurdles at Board of Public Works
Franchot, viewed as swing vote, sided with governor to support project
County Council urges state panel to postpone I-270/I-495 project votes
Elrich, council say board needs to conduct more financial oversight
Three-month closure of Shady Grove, Rockville Metro stations will start next month
Platforms will be replaced, other improvements made; Rockville bus stops will shift soon
After critical vote, I-270/I-495 air-quality analysis will take nine months
Review of project could determine federal approval
UPDATED: County executive challengers, incumbent see things differently on I-270 project
Riemer helped craft deal to secure support by majority of council
County will offer free bus rides for seniors, people with disabilities
Plus: Former Congressman Barnes takes over ethics panel; Feed the Fridge program available in Silver Spring
UPDATE: Regional planning board reverses course, votes to include I-270/I-495 plan in air-quality study
Board voted last month to remove project, causing debate between county officials, Gov. Larry Hogan
On eve of key board vote, majority of County Council proclaims support for I-270/I-495 project
Council members cite letter pledging new money for county transit priorities
Hogan, county leaders spar over I-270 project
Fighting intensifies as another regional transportation board vote possible
Residents, elected officials oppose I-270 project at hearing
Most speakers criticize toll structure tied to proposal
Seeking highway project ‘revote,’ Hogan power play sways leaders in some counties
Plus: Structural engineers deployed to Surfside condo collapse; Whitman students' rocket soars to second place in national contest
Rockville, Shady Grove Metro stations will close in September for almost three months
Free shuttles will be offered while station canopies are repaired
Montgomery County traffic returning to pre-pandemic levels on major roads
Secondary roads are still less traveled, county transportation official says
‘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
