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Grants in High Gear: City Uses State, Federal Funding for Biking-Related Projects
With nearly 35 miles of shared-use paths, 4 miles of bike lanes, and 3 miles of roads with sharrows, the City of Rockville is striving to create, maintain and improve its safe, well-connected network for bicycling in the city.To do this, the city continues to pursue and receive monetary grants from federal and state government,…
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City Continues to Provide Safe, Reliable Drinking Water In a Year of Uncertainty
In a year when safety and reliability were as important as ever, Rockville’s drinking water once again met or exceeded all federal water quality regulations limits, the city’s Department of Public Works said in the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report released July 1. The city’s water treatment plant, on the banks of the Potomac River,…
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Recreation and Parks Foundation Recognizes Contributors
The Rockville Recreation and Parks Foundation has recognized Rockville resident Robert Daniels and the Rockville Art League with Community Achievement Awards, an annual program that thanks individuals and organizations for their contributions to Rockville’s Recreation and Parks programs and facilities. The awards ceremony coincides with July’s National Recreation and Parks month. The foundation is a…
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Explore Rockville by Bike, With Friends
Tuesday evening bike rides are back. The Rockville Bicycle Advisory Committee leads casual neighborhood rides of about one hour on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Routes are on paved, shared-use paths, some sidewalks and some short sections of quiet streets. The group rides at the pace of the slowest rider, so no one gets left behind.…
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Rockville Station Study Moves Ahead
A study by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority of Rockville Station is moving ahead. The Mayor and Council were briefed in June on results of two community visioning workshops held in May, and provided feedback that will guide next steps in the study. The project is sponsored by WMATA in coordination with the city…
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Comp Plan Discussion Continues, Adoption Planned for Early August
The Mayor and Council are continuing to discuss parts of the Rockville 2040 Comprehensive Plan, leading up to its possible adoption in August. See the breakout box for a meeting timeline. The draft comprehensive plan is based on feedback gathered throughout the Rockville 2040 process, which included numerous listening sessions, citywide forums, open houses and…
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Mayor and Council Approve FY22 Budget That Maintains Tax Rate and Services
The Mayor and Council in May adopted a $141.2 million city budget that addresses financial pressures on the Rockville community due to the COVID-19 pandemic and maintains the levels of service that city residents expect. The adopted budget is an increase of just under 1% from the Fiscal Year 2021 adopted budget. The adopted budget…
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City to Install Bike Lanes on Both Sides of Maryland Avenue
The city is planning to install bike lanes in late summer in both directions on Maryland Avenue between South Washington Street and Great Falls Road. To create the bike lanes, the city will resurface Maryland Avenue, remark the pavement and install bike lane signage. The new markings will remove one of the two existing travel…
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National Night Out Celebrates the Community’s Role in Crime Prevention
Rockville neighbors are invited to celebrate their communities on Tuesday, Aug. 3 as the Rockville City Police Department participates in National Night Out. Now in its 38th year, National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. It aims to raise awareness about crime and drug prevention, generate support for anti-crime programs…
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Help City Police Stop the Noise
Are You Exhausted by Loud Vehicles? Loud, noisy vehicles are a nuisance. The Rockville City Police Department is asking everyone to help stop noise from car meetups, racing and loud exhausts. It’s not only disruptive to neighborhoods, it’s also dangerous and illegal. RCPD has issued more than 250 warnings, citations or equipment repair orders since…