Press Releases - Department of Transportation

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Christopher Conklin was confirmed on October 29th by the Montgomery County Council as the new director of the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT). Conklin, who has served as deputy director for transportation policy since joining the County in August 2016, was nominated for the director’s position in October by County Executive Marc Elrich.

He has worked to advance pedestrian safety and bicycle infrastructure projects; represented the County in regional efforts to secure long-term capital funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; improved development-review processes; and led sustainability initiatives like the County’s streetlight replacement program. Learn more.

Release ID: 19-179
Media Contact: Hannah Henn 240-777-8389