Press Releases - Department of Transportation

For Immediate Release: Monday, January 27, 2020

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich today introduced Wade Holland as the new fulltime coordinator of the County’s Vision Zero program and addressed the next steps he wants implemented to keep pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers safe. The program, which involves numerous County departments and agencies, is dedicated to eliminating traffic-related fatalities and severe injuries by 2030. Montgomery County is one of the first county governments in the United States to initiate a Vision Zero plan.

The new coordinator, who was selected after a wide search, was introduced in Rockville. Holland has been an employee with the County’s CountyStat Office for the past six years, with a focus on public safety and transportation issues. For the past three years, he has served as the part-time coordinator of the County’s Vision Zero Steering Committee. He holds a Master of Public Policy Degree from American University, with a specialty in advanced policy analysis.

Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is committed to supporting Vision Zero and the next steps of the one-year action plan that was released Jan. 27. Deputy Director Emil Wolanin discussed the importance of collaborative partnership with Maryland Highway State Administration to improve safety on our roads. Watch the recorded event.

The Vision Zero Steering Committee, consisting of representatives from a variety of County departments and agencies, has worked to develop the 2020 Vison Zero Action Plan. The plan was built with input from key Vision Zero departments to continue implementing roadway improvements and coordinated education and enforcement campaigns. As the fulltime coordinator, Holland will oversee the Vision Zero efforts as a staff member of the County Executive’s Office. Learn more.

See photos from this event.

Release ID: 20-018
Media Contact: Hannah Henn 240-777-8389