MCDOT to Hold Nov. 4 Virtual Public Hearing on Proposed Marian Drive and Glen Mill Road Sidewalk Construction in Rockville

For Immediate Release: Friday, October 30, 2020

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public hearing about proposed construction of sidewalks in Rockville on Wednesday, November 4, at 7 p.m. The public is encouraged to provide oral and/or written comments.

The proposed sidewalks are located on the:

• the west side of Marian Drive from Weeping Cherry Drive to Glen Mill Road
• the west side of Glen Mill Road from Marian Drive to Darnestown Road / MD 28 

The proposed sidewalks will enhance safety for those with disabilities, pedestrians and bicyclists as they travel to schools and nearby facilities. Public input will influence whether MCDOT constructs all or a portion of the sidewalks.

The hearing will be broadcast live at montgomerycounty.adobeconnect.com/mariandrivesidewalk. To attend the hearing or sign-up to testify, click on the above link and download Adobe Connect when prompted. Adobe Connect uses a telephonic bridge to eliminate echo and feedback during the hearing. To connect:

• Mute computer speakers;
• From a landline or cellular telephone, dial 1-800-832-0736;
• When prompted to enter the “Meeting Room,” enter 9081014 and press # to establish a connection.

To reduce the bandwidth required for the meeting, do not enable video.

Project files are available for review below and written comments or questions may be submitted to MCDOT’s Annual Sidewalk Walk Program by email to dte.sidewalk@montgomerycountymd.gov or lori.main@montgomerycountymd.gov. Written testimony carries the same weight as oral testimony.

The  links below provide access to  specific project information:

• Annual Sidewalk Program Process
• Project Map
• Tree Report
• Right of Way Construction Impacts
• Feedback Survey Form
• Notice to Neighborhoods
• Notice of Proposal

 Interpreter services will be provided upon request with five business days advance notice. 

For transportation information, follow @MCDOTNow on Twitter, visit the department website at montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot, subscribe to MCDOT news releases or subscribe to MCDOT’s ‘Go Montgomery!’ newsletter. 

Release ID: 20-201
Media Contact: Hannah Henn 240-777-8389