Vision Zero Project Map
05/08/2019
Aspen Hill HAWK Beacon Activates on Friday, May 10
05/08/2019
Montgomery County will notch one more achievement in its drive to keep pedestrians safe at noon on Friday, May 10, when it will activate its newest high intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) beacon on Aspen Hill Road between Georgia and Connecticut Avenues. County Executive Marc Elrich will be among those kicking off the activation.This is the fourth pedestrian beacon of its kind constructed by MCDOT in the County. HAWK beacons flash yellow when a pedestrian presses the signal button, then turn solid yellow and finally red to stop oncoming motorized vehicles; pedestrians are then given a walk signal.
Second Meeting of the Vision Zero Equity Task Force
05/07/2019
The Vision Zero Equity Task Force held its second meeting on Thursday, May 2 at the Silver Spring Civic Building. The group reviewed data on engineering projects are budgeted and prioritized. To see the slides and meeting minutes, visit https://montgomerycountymd.gov/visionzero/equity.html.
Construction Underway for Second Ave/Wayne Ave Separated Bike Lanes
05/06/2019
DOT's Division of Transportation Engineering is installing separated bike lanes on Second Ave/Wayne Ave in Downtown Silver Spring. Utility relocation has been completed and contractors are now installing new bus pads, floating bus stops, and new medians. Follow progress on this project on DTE's Twitter account at https://twitter.com/MoCo_DTE and learn more about the project at MCDOT’s Project website.
Vision Zero Progress Update
03/21/2019
The Vision Zero Steering Committee will give an update about the initative's progress to the County Council on Tuesday, March 26 at 2PM. See our presentation here and livestream the event or watch on-demand at the County Council webpage.
First Meeting of the Vision Zero Equity Task Force
03/21/2019
The Vision Zero Equity Task Force held its first meeting on Thursday, March 7 at the Executive Office Building in Rockville. The group reviewed data on our diverse population, had an overview of Vision Zero, and participated in a group activity and discussion to define equity for our Vision Zero efforts. To see the slides and meeting minutes from the first meeting, visit https://montgomerycountymd.gov/visionzero/equity.html.
Join the Vision Zero Equity Task Force
02/07/2019
Montgomery County is looking for residents to participate on a task force to recommend changes to policies and practices for engineering, education, and enforcement to ensure the County's efforts lead to increased equity between neighborhoods. To learn more, see the attached flyer and if you would like to participate please e-mail visionzero@montgomerycountymd.gov by February 15.
Public Meeting for Silver Spring Bike Lanes and Secure Bike Parking
01/29/2019
MCDOT Division of Transportation Engineering will host a public meeting on February 4 at the Silver Spring International Elementary School from 7PM to 9PM. The Dixon Avenue Separated Bike Lanes project will add a pair of one-way separated bike lanes to Dixon Avenue from Wayne Avenue to Ripley Street. Along Dixon Avenue, MCDOT is exploring the use of a raised curb to separate the bikeway from traffic. The project also includes the design of a secure bike parking facility in the base of Garage 5, on the southeast corner of Dixon Ave and Bonifant Street. This facility will allow secure access for people to park their bikes while visiting Silver Spring or commuting to Metro. It will be similar to existing “bike and ride” facilities at College Park and Wiehle-Reston East metro stations. Learn more at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-dte/projects/dixonave/index.html
Update on Pedestrian Safety
10/14/2018
The Vision Zero Steering Committee provided an update to the County Council on Tuesday, November 13 about the County Government's efforts to improve pedestrian safety as well as update crash statistics. The County's presentation can be found here and the State Highway Administration's presentation here . Video of the session can be found here with the presentation starting at minute 99.Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors
10/05/2018
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation seeks high-school students to serve as Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors. Interested students may apply here through Nov. 30.
Selected Youth Ambassadors will have the opportunity to become road-safety leaders in their school and community through this school year. Ambassadors will attend a special training in January on road safety, cause campaign development, and public speaking. In the spring, Youth Ambassadors will help lead a Vision Zero youth summit and interactive lab, serving as keynote speakers and leading a campaign design challenge with their peers.
The Vision Zero Youth Ambassador Program is a collaboration between the Montgomery County Department of Transportation and National Organizations for Youth Safety, to encourage youth to have an active role in road safety efforts and improvements.
For more information about the Youth Ambassador Program, contact Nadji Kirby at nadji.kirby@montgomerycountymd.gov
