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City staff maintains only streets and sidewalks that are owned by the City of Rockville. Please use the following information to determine which agency is responsible for the issue you would like to report.
Street Identifiers
Within the City of Rockville, there are City, state and county roads. Rockville's Department of Public Works has jurisdiction over city streets. In general, these roadways are identified by blue street designation signs such as the one pictured. For more information, view the City Street Classification List.
State Routes
State routes are identified by numerical designations. The City has no jurisdiction on state roads. These routes are maintained by the Maryland State Highway Administration. State Routes within the City Limits: - MD 28 W. Montgomery Avenue/ E. Jefferson Street/ Norbeck Road
- MD 189 Falls Road
- MD 355 Frederick Road/ Hungerford Drive/ Rockville Pike
- MD 586 Veirs Mill Road
- MD 911 First Street
Problems on a state route can be reported to the State Highway Administration. County Routes
County roads are identified by green street designation signs. These roads are also outside Rockville, adjacent City Limits, and are maintained by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation. The City has no jurisdiction over county roads. County Roads near the City Limits: - Crabbs Branch Way
- Darnestown Road
- Dav Road
- E. Gude Drive (between Southlawn Lane and Frederick Road)
- High Wood Road
- Montrose Road
- Randolph Road
- Shady Grove Road
- Southlawn Lane (outside City Limits)
- Twinbrook Parkway (between Metro and Veirs Mill Road)
If you would like to report a problem on a county road, please use the following e-mail: mcdot.TrafficOps@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Private Street
Private streets are maintained by homeowners associations, private businesses or individuals. Private streets are identified by white street signs with blue lettering. The City has no jurisdiction on private streets.
How to Identify Who is Responsible for Street Light Maintenance
City staff maintains only street lights that are owned by the City of Rockville. Please use the following information to determine ownership of the damaged/ malfunctioning streetlight.
City Street Lights
Street lights owned and maintained by the City of Rockville are not mounted on wooden utility poles. These lights are typically powered through underground electric wires and mounted on metal posts, such as the street light pictured. If you would like to report an issue with a City street light, e-mail City Staff at transportationinquiry@rockvillemd.gov or complete a street light repair request.
Pepco Street Lights
These lights are owned, operated and maintained by the Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). The City does not maintain Pepco street lights. Pepco lights can be identified because they are mounted on wooden utility poles such as the one pictured. If you would like to report an issue to Pepco, please use the form on Pepco's website.
I believe there is a speeding problem in my neighborhood. Is my street eligible for a Speed Control Plan?
The City has an established process for implementing a Speed Control Plan, as set forth in the Guidelines for Neighborhood Traffic Management. If you would like to request the City to study your street, please complete a Speed Control Petition.
I believe speeding is a problem in my neighborhood, how can I request a lower speed limit for my street?
The City will consider implementing a lower speed limit on a case-by-case basis; however, studies indicate that motorists often disregard an artificially lower speed limit to travel at a speed with which they feel comfortable. Many drivers travel at or below the 85th percentile speed on a given road.
If you would like to request the City to study your street, please complete a Speed Control Petition.
Will the City place a new stop sign in my neighborhood to control speeding?
No. Research indicates that stop signs do not reduce the overall speed of traffic. The purpose of a stop sign is to assign right-of-way at an intersection, as determined by federal standards set forth in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). With proper placement, a stop sign tells motorists and pedestrians who has the right of way. Placed improperly, however, stop signs create more problems than they solve.
I believe there is too much traffic through my neighborhood. Is my street eligible for a Traffic Diversion Plan?
The City has an established process for implementing a Traffic Diversion Plan, as set forth in the Guidelines for Neighborhood Traffic Management. If you would like to request the City to study your street, please complete a Traffic Diversion Petition.
Will the City install "Children at Play" signs?
Since 2001, the City's policy has been to not post the "Children At Play" sign on public streets. The main reason is that we should not allow (or encourage) children to play on the street. Other reasons include: - There is no evidence that the sign is effective in changing the driver's behavior to slow down or be more alert of the presence of children.
- The sign is not recognized as an official traffic control sign by the national standards (not in MUTCD).
- The sign can promote a false sense of security to both children and parents.
Every neighborhood has children, so an absence of the sign would incorrectly imply that children do not live in the area.
How do I request a new sign or crosswalk?
City staff place signs and other traffic control devices in a manner that facilitates the safest possible environment based on national standards set forth in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). If you would like to place a request staff investigate placement of a new sign, e-mail the Traffic & Transportation division at transportationinquiry@rockvillemd.gov.
How can I request a sidewalk in my neighborhood?
City staff is actively working to improve pedestrian safety through the Sidewalk Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which funds the planning, design and construction of 10,000 feet of new sidewalk annually. Missing sidewalks are prioritized for construction through the City's Sidewalk Prioritization Policy. If you would like the City to construct a sidewalk on your street, please complete a Sidewalk Petition.
Where can I find information about bicycling in Rockville?
The Department of Recreation and Parks has a variety of resources available. Additionally, the City has an interactive bicycle map and a PDF bicycle map (3.3MB).
Where are speed and red light cameras located?
Speed and red light cameras are administered by the Rockville City Police Department.
How can I request permit parking for my street?
Contact the Traffic and Transportation Division at transportationinquiry@rockvillemd.gov to discuss the proposed permit parking district with City staff. This will help determine whether your street is eligible for permit parking.
A shrub or tree limb is obstructing a sidewalk, traffic sign or street light. Who do I contact to have this limb trimmed?
Please Identify which agency is responsible for this street and report the issue to the proper authority. If this issue is within the City right-of-way, please contact the Recreation and Parks Department at 240-314-8620.
Send an e-mail to: transportationinquiry@rockvillemd.gov or call 240-314-8500
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