Virtual Public Meeting on Proposed Traffic Safety Improvements along Hines Road in Olney to Be Held on Thursday, March 26

For Immediate Release: Monday, March 23, 2026

On Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m., Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public meeting to discuss proposed safety improvements along a 1.3 mile stretch of Hines Road between Georgia Avenue (MD 97) and Cashell Road in Olney. During the meeting, MCDOT will share the proposed traffic safety improvements, answer questions, and gather public feedback.

Following a review of the crash history, traffic speeds, and traffic volumes along Hines Road, MCDOT has identified several improvements intended to enhance safety for all roadway users. The proposed improvements include new crosswalks and ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps, pedestrian refuge islands and concrete medians, pavement markings, and dynamic speed signs (DSS) for traffic calming. These improvements support the County’s Vision Zero goal of eliminating- serious and fatal crashes by 2030.

The meeting will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams. Online registration is required to attend.

The public is encouraged to visit the project website and provide feedback by email to [email protected] by 5 p.m., Friday, May 15. Written testimony carries the same weight as oral testimony. All information provided will become a matter of public record.

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Release ID: 26-042
Media Contact: Emily DeTitta, 240-372-2282