Contact: Esther Bowring, 240-777-6530
Tom Pogue, 240-777-7155

For Immediate Release: January 22, 2002

County Officials to Discuss Enhanced Pedestrian Safety at
Next Mid-County Action Group Meeting

The public is invited to attend the next quarterly meeting of the Mid-County Action Group on February 7 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss pedestrian safety in the Wheaton area. Officials from the Montgomery County Department of Public Works and Transportation, including department director Al Genetti and the Montgomery County Police Wheaton District, will conduct an open discussion and answer questions.

The meeting will be held at the Mid-County Regional Services Center, located at 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton. The Center is between Georgia Avenue and Viers Mill Road, across from Dunkin' Donuts. Parking is available in a parking lot located across the street.

For more information or to check on the status of the meeting in case of inclement weather, call 240-777-7155.