Group of people in a Lyft car encouraging responsible drinking with SoberRide's free St. Patrick's Day ride program. Offered by the nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide® program will be in operation beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day) and operate until 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18th as a way to keep local roads safe from impaired drivers during this traditionally high-risk period. During this twelve-hour period, area residents ages 21 and older celebrating with alcohol may download the Lyft app to their phones then enter the SoberRide® code in the app’s ‘Payment’ tab (under the ‘Add Lyft Pass’ option) to receive their no-cost (up to $15) safe transportation home. WRAP’s 2026 St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide® code will be posted at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17th on www.SoberRide.com.

Tomorrow is🍀St. Patrick's Day🍀if you'll be 🍺celebrating🍺 make sure you have a sober, safe ride home. Once again this year WRAP will be offering #free rides via their #SoberRide program. Check their website for details▶️ https://wrap.org/soberride/ #VisionZeroMC Montgomery County, MD Government

Group of cyclists with modern road bikes getting ready for a competitive ride on asphalt road.

🚘Drivers🚍-Obey all traffic safety laws🚔and follow all traffic signals🚦. Keep an👁️on bikes🚴‍♂️riding on the road or in bike lanes, and always give plenty of room – at least 3 feet – to bicyclists🚴when passing them. #VisionZeroMC @zerodeathsmd.bsky.social PIO Pete Piringer League of American Bicyclists

Montgomery County Department of Transportation representatives display pedestrian safety information at an indoor event.

🚶‍♀️🚸TODAY🚸🚶
#MCDOT Pedestrian and Driver Safety Outreach at the #GburgMD MVA
🗓️Saturday, March 14, 2026
⌚️8:00am–12:00pm
📍 Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration 15 Metropolitan Grove Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
#VisionZeroMC @zerodeathsmd.bsky.social PIO Pete Piringer #weekend #montgomerycountymd

Wet residential street with a crosswalk and cars driving under overcast skies in a suburban neighborhood. A newly installed sidewalk is shown with ADA ramps by the crosswalk.

The MCDOT SRTS team has installed new sidewalk along Ludlow Street, improving safety and walkability for the Rolling Terrace Elementary School community.
#Sidewalks #Pedestrian Safety Kate Stewart (she, her) #VisionZeroMC Montgomery County, MD Government #MCPS

🗓️ICYMI🗓️
#MCDOT's #VisionZeroMC Pedestrian Safety team is looking for vendors who want to participate in this years Pedestrian Safety Day event May 9, 2026. The event is #FREE for vendors. Applications are being accepted until 4/10/2026 ▶️ https://ow.ly/zN8050Yrfg5 Montgomery County, MD Government

Our #VisionZeroMC Safety Day is a one-day event on May 9, that brings the community together to learn more about traffic safety in a fun, festival environment.
🗓️May 9, 2026 (Rain date: May 16, 2026)
🕰️11:00am – 3:00pm
📍850 Hungerford Dr. #RockvilleMD
▶️https://ow.ly/n8my50YrTN1

MDOT in Motion logo with icons of pedestrians, cyclists, and wheelchair users promoting Complete Streets webinar series.

🗓️Reminder🗓️
Maryland Department of Transportation in Motion is a series of webinars offered by MDOT's Office of Active Transportation & Micromobility. Their next # webinar ' Implementing Complete Streets' is set for Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 11:30am-1:00pm
▶️https://ow.ly/j7Ib50Yss7a #VisionZeroMC

Schedule for adult bike classes in spring 2026 with dates, times, and locations in Maryland including Rockville, Germantown, Gaithersburg, and Bethesda.

🚴‍♀️ICYMI🚴‍♀️
Registration for our Washington Area Bicyclist Association led April Adult Bike classes is NOW OPEN! Don't procrastinate these classes fill up FAST💨!! ▶️ https://waba.org/classes/ Montgomery County, MD Government #VisionZeroMC Montgomery County Council #montgomerycountymd #bikemoco #mocobikes

Group of people in a Lyft car encouraging responsible drinking with SoberRide's free St. Patrick's Day ride program.

Next Tuesday is🍀St. Patrick's Day🍀, if you'll be🍺 celebrating🍺 make a plan to get home safely. Once again this year WRAP will be offering #free rides via their #SoberRide program. Details▶️ https://wrap.org/soberride/ #VisionZeroMC Montgomery County, MD Government #stpatricksday

Youth Ambassador program session showing a speaker discussing traffic safety and route planning with students in a classroom.

Last Saturday our🚸 #VisionZeroMC 🚸Youth Ambassadors had their second in-person session where they met with Montgomery County, MD Government safety leaders and staff from the Department of Transportation. 🚸Program Details▶️ https://ow.ly/VCMK50YrhMl Marc Elrich @zerodeathsmd.bsky.social #mdroads

Illustration of a person behind the wheel accompanied by a warning against driving while tired.

Wake up to the dangers of #DrowsyDriving. Driving while sleepy😴slows your reaction time, affects your ability to make good decisions and takes your full attention away from the road. @zerodeathsmd.bsky.social #VisionZeroMC #SleepHealth #SleepAwarenessWeek PIO Pete Piringer #MdTraffic

📌 #VENDORS WANTED📌
⭐Does your company want to be a part of MCDOT's #VisionZeroMC Safety Day❓
⭐If you're interested in participating in this #free event with over 3000 expected attendees, please fill out an application.
🔗 bit.ly/4lfqsE2 @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @mococouncilmd.bsky.social

Montgomery County Transportation's Safety Day 2026 banner with a pedestrian icon and slogan urging to buckle up for fun and prioritize safety.

🗓️Save The Date🗓️
#MCDOT will host a free, family-friendly, student-led “Community Safety Day” event on Saturday, May 9, at the Carver Educational Services Center parking lot located at 850 Hungerford Dr. in #RockvilleMD. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/hyz9hznv #VisionZeroMC Montgomery County, MD Government

Flat tire? Dead battery? #77 has you covered on any State-owned primary roads in #Maryland. #RoadsideEmergency #RoadsideSafety #BeTheDriver #MDSP MD State Highway Administration Maryland Department of Transportation PIO Pete Piringer #VisionZeroMC #weekend #MDTraffic #MDRoads #MDCommuter

Empty suburban road with a crosswalk and mailboxes on a sunny day, surrounded by leafless trees and scattered greenery.

The MCDOT SRTS team recently installed a crosswalk and made ADA improvements for the Carderock Springs E. S. community at the Intersection Persimmon Tree Road and Tomlinson Ave in #BethesdaMD
🚸🔗https://ow.ly/hCQB50YqaJt #VisionZeroMC #MCPS Montgomery County, MD Government Montgomery County Council

Group of people in a Lyft car encouraging responsible drinking with SoberRide's free St. Patrick's Day ride program.

🍀St. Patrick's Day🍀is right around the corner & if you'll be celebrating make sure you have a sober ride home. Once again this year WRAP will be offering #free rides via their #SoberRide program. Details▶️ https://wrap.org/soberride/ #VisionZeroMC Montgomery County, MD Government #stpatricksday

Maryland adult bike classes timetable for spring 2026 including beginner and basic skills sessions with locations.

🚴‍♀️⚠️TODAY⚠️🚴‍♀️
Registration for our Washington Area Bicyclist Association led Adult Bike classes in #April2026 opens at 9:00am today! ▶️ https://waba.org/classes/ Montgomery County, MD Government #VisionZeroMC Marc Elrich Montgomery County Council #montgomerycountymd #bikemoco #mocobikes Washcycle

Quiet suburban intersection with crosswalk and stop signs under cloudy sky, featuring pedestrian crossing markings and residential homes.

🦺🚸ICYMI🚸🦺
MCDOT recently installed ADA improvements and new crosswalks for the Greenwood E.S. community at the intersection of Heritage Hills Drive and Gold Mine Road in #OlneyMD. #VisionZeroMC #MCPS @dawnluedtke.bsky.social #4DCommander @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @mococouncilmd.bsky.social

Crosswalks🚸. Stop signs🛑. School buses🚍. Be sure to drive slowly🐢 and 👀cautiously in school zones🏫 — give ample space to school buses🚍 and kids🚶🚶‍♀️ on their way to and from school! #VisionZeroMC #PedestrianSafety #BeTheDriver #visionZero PIO Pete Piringer #MCPS #MCPSEspanol #mdroads #mdtraffic

Schedule for adult bike classes in spring 2026 with dates, times, and locations in Maryland including Rockville, Germantown, and Bethesda.

🚴‍♀️REMINDER🚴‍♀️
Registration for our #WABA led Adult Bike classes in #April2026 opens on Tuesday, March 3 at 9:00am.▶️ https://waba.org/classes/ Montgomery County, MD Government #VisionZeroMC Marc Elrich Montgomery County Council Washcycle #montgomerycountymd #bikemoco #mocobikes

Poster for Bike to Work Day 2026 on May 15, promoting free event registration, bike raffle, and refreshments.

🚵‍♂️Reminder🚵
Mark your calendars 🗓️- #BikeToWorkDay is FRIDAY, May 15, 2026 this year! Registration opens in March! Montgomery County, MD Government will have several pit stops this year!
📋🔗https://tinyurl.com/hbv66rcu
Washcycle #BTWD2026 #MDCommuters #VisionZeroMC Montgomery County Council

National Safety Council estimates 12% fewer traffic deaths in 2025, larger reductions in DC and Maryland - WTOP News Preliminary analysis from the National Safety Council shows a 12% decrease in the number of U.S. traffic deaths in 2025. D.C. and Maryland’s safety improvements exceed the national average.

📻ICYMI📻
Preliminary analysis shows that D.C. had the largest decrease in traffic deaths nationwide. In Maryland, motor vehicle deaths decreased by 16% in 2025.. https://ow.ly/8IKt50YmqN4 #visionzeromc #montgomerycountymd

Young girl sitting securely in a car booster seat with seatbelt fastened inside a vehicle.

This could be a real lifesaver...ensure you know what car seat your child needs & how to install it correctly. When is it time⌚ to switch🔄 from a convertible car seat to a booster seat? Find out 🔗 https://bit.ly/3RpwfGP #BeTheDriver #ChildPassengerSafety #VisionZeroMC

An informational booth on pedestrian safety staffed by two individuals talks with a visitor in casual attire.

🚸✨Come meet our Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors! 🚸✨
Saturday from 8:00AM–12:00PM at the White Oak Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration to learn how our amazing youth ambassadors are helping spread the message of #VisionZeroMC and pedestrian safety in our community.▶️ https://ow.ly/Myqy50YleN1

Person recording a video on a smartphone mounted on a gimbal with social media reaction icons floating around, promoting a video contest about phone safety.

‼️📹DEADLINE 📹‼️
The #VisionZeroMC 2026 'Heads Up Phones Down' contest is now open through February 28, 2026 11:59pm. The video contest invites high school students to create short videos promoting the importance of focusing on their surroundings. ▶️ https://ow.ly/fj9g50YlVze #montgomerycountymd

📢Attention Montgomery County, MD Government HS Students!📢 The deadline to enter the @MCDOTNow ‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ Teen Video Contest is approaching FAST!
🌟All submissions must be submitted by 2/28/26 at 11:59pm!!
➡️ https://ow.ly/SuMW50Yi6hx #VisionZeroMC #mcpnews #students

Two people outdoors at night holding drinks while a phone shows a driver en route on a map with a safety message.

Impaired driving is a disaster waiting to happen. Make the right call 📲 to stay safe — public transportation🚍🚇🚆, rideshare🚖, or a designated sober driver — whatever it takes! #visionzeromc #weekend #mdroads #mdtraffic

Montgomery County Department of Transportation representatives display pedestrian safety information at an indoor event.

🚶‍♀️🚸TODAY🚸🚶
#MCDOT Pedestrian and Driver Safety Outreach at the #GburgMD MVA
🗓️Saturday, February 21, 2026
⌚️8:00am–12:00pm
📍 Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration 15 Metropolitan Grove Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
#VisionZeroMC @zerodeathsmd.bsky.social PIO Pete Piringer #weekend #montgomerycountymd

Montgomery County Department of Transportation booth promoting pedestrian safety with 'Heads Up Phones Down' contest banners and staff engaging visitors.

This past week the MCDOT #VisionZeroMC Outreach team spent time at #WalterJohnson and #JamesBlake High Schools talking to students about the 'Heads Up Phone Down' video contest. The contest is open to ALL High School students in Montgomery County, MD Government.
▶️ https://ow.ly/Vg3m50Yicbc

🌟ICYMI🌟
If you were unable to participate in last weeks meeting, you can still provide feedback🗣️about this proposal online 🔗https://bit.ly/4res4QB
🌟Project Website▶️https://ow.ly/yRwg50YeutG
#VisionZeroMC Montgomery County, MD Government #mdtraffic Montgomery County Council