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Silver Spring Cyclist Dies Following Hit-and-Run
Montgomery County Police said Friday that a cyclist from Silver Spring died after suffering life-threatening injuries when he was struck last Sunday night on Georgia Ave. near Janet Rd.
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Cyclist Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run
The county’s Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is investigating a hit-and-run collision involving a cyclist that occurred Sunday night.
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New Maryland Traffic Laws Now in Effect
Several new traffic laws went into effect today (Oct. 1), according to announcements from several agencies, including a community advisory from the Takoma Park Police Department.
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Planning Department Releases Study of Traffic Crashes to Improve Safety Decision Making
The county’s Planning Department has released a study that will allow decision-makers to make better, more targeted decisions about how to increase transportation safety, officials announced.
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Crime Down but Officer Shortage Impacts Downtown Silver Spring: Commander McBain
Police in downtown Silver Spring recently have had success in lowering certain crimes and in traffic control but staffing shortages impact how officers respond to calls, a Montgomery County police commander told a leading local citizens group Monday.
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HAWK Beacons Activated on Fenton Street
The county’s Department of Transportation has energized and activated two High-Intensity Activated Crosswalks, also known as HAWK beacons, on Fenton Street in downtown Silver Spring.
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Pedestrian Seriously Injured in White Oak Hit-and-Run
Montgomery County police are investigating a hit-and-run in White Oak that left a pedestrian with serious injuries.
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Carroll and Lincoln Avenues in Takoma Park to Become 4-Way Stop—For Now
Takoma Park planned to install stop signs yesterday at the intersection of Carroll and Lincoln avenues, according to a community advisory sent from the Takoma Park Police Department that was also posted on Facebook.
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WRAP Offering SoberRide Program for St. Patrick’s Day
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program will once again offer its SoberRide program for St. Patrick’s Day, according to an announcement from Montgomery County officials.