Bi-Annual Citizens Survey Results Are In
Rockville Scores High in Quality of Life and Quality of Services

Rockville’s Citizen Survey is a citywide survey used to gather data and feedback from residents on what it means to be a resident in the City of Rockville. This year’s results show high marks for quality of life and City services.

Two thousand residents of a random sample were asked questions on the quality of life in Rockville, community amenities, and City programs and services. The survey was conducted by the National Research Center of Boulder, Colorado.
 
Out of the 2,000 residents that received the survey, 682 responded, which is a healthy 36 percent response rate. more

Rockville Announces New Red Light Camera Locations
City Sees 80 percent Reduction in Violations in Recent Months

The City of Rockville started to operate red light cameras at three new locations in March and began issuing tickets for violations after an initial grace period that ended April 14.

The cameras are part of the City’s effort to improve vehicle and pedestrian safety in Rockville. Cameras in other locations have proven effective, with the City experiencing an 80 percent drop in the number of violations in the first seven months since new technology was implemented. more

State Legislators Wrap Up Session
Rockville fared well in the state legislative session that wrapped up in April, with the City poised to receive additional Highway User Revenue and Police Protection Aid in the fiscal year 2014 state budget.

State lawmakers approved a one-time restoration of Highway User Revenue of $15.4 million to municipalities. Based on the latest Maryland Department of Transportation estimates, Rockville may receive about $1.1 million from this restored revenue source. more

Rockville City Hall to Close in Observance of Memorial Day
Recycling, Refuse Collection Shifts One Day
Rockville City Hall will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial day. Parking fees at City-owned meters will be suspended for the day.

Recycling, yard waste and refuse collection will be suspended and the schedule will shift one day later in the week. (For example, Monday collection will be made on Tuesday, Friday on Saturday and so on.) For more information, residents may call 240-314-8568 or go to www.rockvillemd.gov/recycling-refuse.  more