Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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Governor Martin O’Malley recently awarded MCDOT his 2010 Smart, Green and Growing Award for encouraging transportation choices. The award praised Transit’s Commuter Services’ efforts and Traffic’s Advanced Transportation Management System.
This award is given to localities that have demonstrated Smart Growth practices. The County was commended for creating Transportation Management Districts; developing incentives to employers who help fund employees’ transit costs or telework programs; and effectively marketing transit, the Guaranteed Ride Home program, and bike-to-work events.
MCDOT was also recognized for its Advanced Transportation Management System. By locating Ride On central communications with the traffic and emergency operations centers, the County efficiently uses intelligent transportation components to monitor conditions, adjust traffic signals, respond to incidents, and re-route buses when necessary.
For more information, go to the MCDOT’s website or call 311.
