Rockville Reports, Transportation and Mobility
Eyes Up Rockville: Stay Alert Traveling City Streets
March 1, 2026
Traveling in winter, with snow and ice, can be treacherous for pedestrians and
motorists alike.
Keeping the community safe on city streets is a high priority for the Mayor and Council and the City of Rockville. The city has implemented a Vision Zero initiative that sets the goal of eliminating traffic-related deaths and serious injuries on Rockville roads by 2030 through improved road design, traffic law enforcement and education.
In 2020, the Mayor and Council approved the Vision Zero Action Plan, which lays out 30 action items to help the city reach this goal.
When driving, watch out for pedestrians and bicyclists, and follow these tips for
maximum safety:
- People bicycling often travel faster than expected. Rather than passing quickly, it’s safer to be patient and allow them to
proceed or wait until there is adequate space to pass safely. - When passing, move to the left as soon as possible and allow at least 3 feet of space between the vehicle and the person bicycling.
- Make complete stops at stop signs. Stop before the crosswalk. Do not inch forward.
- Before entering a right-turn lane, check for and yield to bicyclists traveling in a bike lane. Do not block the bike lane.
- When making a right turn, check blind spots. This helps prevent right-hook crashes.
- When parking on the street, check for people bicycling by opening the vehicle door with the right hand, which encourages a shoulder check before exiting.
- People may be traveling in dark or rainy conditions. Extra caution is especially important when streetlights are out or unavailable.
- Avoid using a horn near people walking, rolling or bicycling. Horns are much
louder outside a vehicle and may startle people into falling or reacting unpredictably. - Always use turn signals, especially when making right turns.