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MCDOT Installing HAWK Beacon
The Traffic Division of the county’s Department of Transportation is installing a High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk, also known as a HAWK beacon, at the intersection of Fenton St. and Roeder Rd. in downtown Silver Spring.
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County Launches “20 is Plenty” Speed Limit Pilot Program
The county’s Department of Transportation yesterday launched a “20 is Plenty” pilot program that will lower speed limits to 20 miles per hour on certain urban roads.
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County, District Officials Kick Off 16th Street Upgrade Project
Officials from the District of Columbia were joined by Councilmembers Tom Hucker (D-District 5) and Evan Glass (D-At Large) on Saturday to kick off the 16th Street, NW Circle Traffic Signalization Upgrade Project. The project will be led by the District Department of Transportation and is designed to improve safety for all pedestrians, bicyclists and…
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Elrich Announces Appointment of Vision Zero Coordinator
County Executive Marc Elrich yesterday announced the appointment of Wade Holland, a veteran county employee, as the coordinator of the county’s Vision Zero plan. Holland, who worked for six years in the CountyStat office, will be responsible for a cross-departmental plan that has a goal of eliminating traffic-related deaths and severe injuries by 2030.
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Coalition Plans Sunday Safety Walk Along Dale Drive
The Dale Drive Safety Coalition is sponsoring a safety walk along the roadway on Sunday to demonstrate the need to improve the road for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
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County Officials Announce Crackdown on Distracted Driving
County officials today announced a crackdown on distracted driving in April and May in an additional effort to reduce severe and fatal collisions among vehicle occupants, bicyclists and pedestrians.