MCDOT Community Outreach

Thursday, July 15, 2010

MCDOT's 2010 Annual Report Published Online

MCDOT has just published its online 2010 Annual Report.  It begins with a discussion of the accomplishments of the Transportation Department in the last fiscal year.  The short report has lots of photos, such as the one that shows the new Ride On logo and the revised paint scheme that facilitates side-of-the-bus advertising.

Then the section entitled “Directions” features new initiatives and pilot programs the department will be implementing this fiscal year and beyond.  Read about cell phone-based technology being tested as a new way to pay for parking; learn why we need a third depot for Ride On and why the bus fleet keeps getting greener; understand our new pavement monitoring system and how it’s used to determine the next road to be resurfaced; and see how we’re keeping some traffic signals fully operational even when the power fails.

It’s light reading but informative for anyone who travels in Montgomery.  Visit MCDOT's Community Outreach publications website or call 240-777-7155.

CATEGORIES: News , Publication
POSTED: 2:03:00 PM |

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Transit and Traffic Programs Recognized by Governor

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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.

CATEGORIES: News , Commuter Services , Traffic Management
POSTED: 2:19:00 PM |

Thursday, July 01, 2010

Transportation Update: MCDOT Wins Governor's 2010 Smart Green and Growing Award

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CATEGORIES: Video
POSTED: 4:13:00 PM |