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Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Montgomery Co. council member proposes new bike safety legislation
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – There's a push to protect bicyclists in Montgomery County after nearly five dozen crashes involving them this year. Part of the problem is that drivers are using bike lanes as their own. Montgomery County Council Member Evan Glass says there have been 59 cyclist-involved crashes since January, one of which was deadly. He's proposing a bill to keep vehicles from standing, stopping or parking in bike lanes. 'We need to make sure that our roads are safe for everybody,' Glass said. It's something that cyclists say is needed. 'Blocked bike lanes force cyclists to move into car traffic, thus, negating the very purpose of those bike lanes,' Peter Gray with the Washington Area Bicyclist Association said. Capital Bikeshare to increase prices amid high demand For some, there have been a number of close encounters. 'On one occasion, a FedEx truck pulled into the bike lane as I was coming and didn't even check. I had to brake very hard to avoid colliding into the truck,' Erica Herrera, who rides her bike every day to and from work, said. Daniel Langenkamp's wife, Sarah, died in 2022 after a truck hit her bike. 'There are lots of people that would like to use bike lanes, but they can't because cars and trucks regularly park in the street, in the bike lane, keeping people from using those bike lanes safely,' Langenkamp said. Glass said, 'What this legislation will do is allow everybody who sees an obstruction to call 311 to contact the Department of Transportation immediately, and the department and agencies will then deploy individuals to make sure that blockage is fixed.' Glass will introduce his bike safety bill during Tuesday's council meeting. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Washington Post
13-06-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Race to replace Elrich as Montgomery county executive already heating up
More than a year ahead of Montgomery County's elections, five candidates are already vying to succeed Marc Elrich (D) as county executive after he leaves office. Three Democratic Montgomery County Council members, Will Jawando (at-large), Andrew Friedson (District 1) and Evan Glass (at-large), announced plans to run in their party's June 2026 primary. Celeste Iroha, a health care professional, and Mithun Banerjee, who invests in real estate for a living, are also trying for the Democratic nomination. No Republicans have submitted documentation to run for the seat yet, according to the Maryland Board of Elections campaign database.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
7th annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony held in Rockville
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () – Dozens of people were at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Rockville Tuesday morning for the 7th annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony. It's an event that is meant to celebrate and acknowledge members of the LGBTQ+ community who call Montgomery County home. 'As we raise the flag, we do more than celebrate Pride, we issue a declaration that we are here, we are whole and we will not be erased,' Phillip Alexander Downie, who grew up in Montgomery County and now serves as the executive director for the MoCo Pride Center, said. Countdown to WorldPride: Music festival lineup announced People in Rockville are celebrating the positive impact that the LGBTQ+ community has had on the county. 'Pride is a time to affirm our commitment to inclusion and equity and diversity and acceptance,' Montgomery County councilmember Evan Glass said. Glass, who is openly gay, was among the dozens who attended the annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Plaza. 'The flag is a symbol of love of resilience and of authenticity,' he said, Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) was there to show his support for the community. 'We can all take pride in the fact that we live in a county that is committed to the success and the flourishing and the belonging of every person who lives here and every young person who is growing up here,' Raskin said. Grammy Award-winning artist Doechii to close out WorldPride DC With more work to be done, many recognize the need to reaffirm that commitment. 'We're proud to raise this flag,' Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said. 'We're proud to be in this work with you, and we're not going anywhere.' Montgomery County's first LGBTQ+ Community Center will open in Bethesda later this summer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
St. Patrick's Day Parade to affect traffic in Gaithersburg
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (DC News Now) — The St. Patrick's Day Parade will be impacting traffic in Gaithersburg on Saturday. The parade will start at 10 a.m. on Rio Boulevard. Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass announces run for county executive Starting from 7:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., Rio Boulevard will be closed at Washingtonian Boulevard and Grand Corner Avenue. Drivers should also expect delays on Washingtonian Boulevard as well. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
