Renew Montgomery Program

MISSION:

Renew Montgomery is a comprehensive program which coordinates Department Transportation (MCDOT) services to improve the infrastructure of older neighborhoods to assure effective, safe, and attractive vehicular and pedestrian access to business districts, public facilities, and recreational opportunities. 

• Provide comprehensive, coordinated MCDOT services within target neighborhoods
• Empower neighborhoods
• Enhance neighborhood environments

• Services included:
  • Repairs/replacement of sidewalks, curbs and gutters
  • Pave neighborhood streets
  • Implement traffic calming measures
  • Install/improve street lighting
  • Ensure efficient solid waste services
  • Trim tree limbs and foliage
• Community Participation:
  • Identify target neighborhoods {Based on condition of infrastructure and existing backlog of sidewalk, curb and gutter repair needs as identified by the Division of Highway Services.}
  • Help residents to define and prioritize their public works and transportation needs
  • Respond to residents' questions and concerns
  • Supply information
• Results:
  • Improved sidewalks and streets
  • Diminished speeding and cut-through traffic
  • Increased street lighting
  • Better transit access
  • Ongoing communication between County and neighborhoods
  • Informed community

Since its inception in 1997, through 2008, a total of $48 million has been spent in 71 neighborhoods. Renew Montgomery has been successful in addressing the backlog of infrastructure repair needs in matured neighborhoods; coordinating repair activity with other programs within the department; and providing citizens with an opportunity to voice their neighborhood infrastructure concerns.

Although the majority of the work continues to center around the repair of sidewalk, curb, and, gutter, other department activities, such as improved bus stop access and the upgrading of traffic signs, have also been completed. Tree maintenance occurred upon resident request or where it was necessary to cut tree roots or remove trees in conjunction with sidewalk repair. Trees which were removed due to sidewalk construction were replaced with appropriate trees after obtaining input from the affected residents.

Contact the MCDOT Community Outreach program at 240.777.7155 or by email at mcdot.outreach@montgomerycountymd.gov to request a copy of the current Renew Montgomery Progress Report.