EPICofMoCo

Empowering people in communities that have been historically, politically, institutionally and geographically excluded from the decision-making process in MoCo

[EPICofMoCo @EPICofMoCo]

We’re proud of our community!
Thanks to EPIC of MoCo’s outreach, residents came out last night in full force to learn about the Viers Mill BRT project, ask questions, and hear from MCDOT.
This is what civic engagement looks like
#EPICofMoCo #ViersMill #BRT #Wheaton #MoCo

[Montgomery County, MD - Dept. of Transportation @MCDOTNow]

🗓️HAPPENING TONIGHT🗓️
MCDOT is hosting an in-person public meeting on the US 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Phase 2 project from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Oct. 7, at Montgomery Blair High School in #SilverSpringMD
🌟▶️https://t.co/a8GM9LWa4c
#ridetheflash @MontgomeryCoMD @RideOnMCT

[EPICofMoCo @EPICofMoCo]

Voted for More Housing NOW - dense housing around transit- walking, biking & bus & Pedestrian Master Plan - prioritize walkability over cars. You can’t say ur fighting for Upcounty when you’ve literally sealed its fate.

[Montgomery Community Media @mymcmedia]

“The county has done nothing to make sure that the upcounty, that the Germantown and Clarksburg developments reach its full potential." @MarilynBalcombe https://t.co/TafAYrymwS

[EPICofMoCo @EPICofMoCo]

“•Greater Washington home inventory increased 23% year over year in June.
•Federal job cuts contributed to higher inventory and slower price growth.
•Homes in the region took 36 days to sell in June.”

[Washington Business Journal @WBJonline]

What does an uptick in inventory of for-sale homes mean for Greater Washington? Here's a look. https://t.co/mxfT8kKSuM

[EPICofMoCo @EPICofMoCo]

@FromCrossDMV @ModeratelyMoco You must not have read the plan, everywhere is a main road🙃

[EPICofMoCo @EPICofMoCo]

Community Power in Action - Wheaton spoke up, the 1st public hearing on the University Blvd Corridor Plan has been moved from a 200-person venue to an auditorium.
The Council will hold 2 public hearings on the UBCP. first, Wednesday, Sept.10, at 7:00 p.m., at Blair HS Auditorium

[EPICofMoCo @EPICofMoCo]

Introduction: Lease Disposition of County Parking Lot No. 12, located at 1920 Seminary Road, & Colesville Commuter Lot, located at 13504 New Hampshire Ave - MoCo plans to lease 26 public parking spots for 10 YEARS to Francis Energy for EV charging stations
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[EPICofMoCo @EPICofMoCo]

Bills being introduced today: Clarksburg to Montgomery Village Corridor Transportation Study, $100,000
Instead of funding existing needs, there will another study.

Public hearing: Sept 30, 1:30PM
Your tax dollars at work...

[EPICofMoCo @EPICofMoCo]

The vote is taking place today at 9:45am. It's expected to pass with amendments.

[EPICofMoCo @EPICofMoCo]

Today at 11:30AM - Council will vote on the 2025 Master Plan of Highways & Transitways (MPOHT).

M-83 update:
• Northern segment: Removed (climate & Thrive 2050 conflicts)
• Southern segment: Kept—for now, pending study

#MoCo #M83 #Transit #ClimateAction #Planning

[EPICofMoCo @EPICofMoCo]

@chrisjennison Sorry, it’s happening tomorrow and it will pass with amendments.

[EPICofMoCo @EPICofMoCo]

Today at 11:30AM - Council will vote on the 2025 Master Plan of Highways & Transitways (MPOHT).

M-83 update:
• Northern segment: Removed (climate & Thrive 2050 conflicts)
• Southern segment: Kept—for now, pending study

#MoCo #M83 #Transit #ClimateAction #Planning

[Moderately Moco @ModeratelyMoco]

Another demonstration of upcounty needing more representation

[EPICofMoCo @EPICofMoCo]

@ModeratelyMoco Thank you!

[EPICofMoCo @EPICofMoCo]

“The issue of stormwater management is one I have worked with residents on for nearly a decade and will continue to work with residents on this issue.” CM Kate Stewart Council will vote on More Housing N.O.W. Which could worsen runoff, erosion, and basement flooding.

[WTOP @WTOP]

Bystanders helped occupants of a car out of flash flooding in Silver Spring, Maryland, on Saturday. The driver told WTOP's Dave Dildine she couldn't gauge the depth. The civilian rescuers said they saw a person in need and sprang into action.

(🎥: WTOP/Dave Dildine)

[EPICofMoCo @EPICofMoCo]

Upcounty this is for you. Downcounty it’s still MD, so get them cars and go.

[Jake @jakejake1975]

Please share this it's going to be fun!

[EPICofMoCo @EPICofMoCo]

@SoundMoneyG Thank ya! Proving the haters wrong everyday!

[EPICofMoCo @EPICofMoCo]

Councilmember Fani-Gonzalez listening session, this is what a community meeting looks like when EPIC notifies residents.

[EPICofMoCo @EPICofMoCo]

Councilmember Natali Fani-Gonzalez does about face on the Kemp Mill Shopping Ctr., but one change doesn’t fix a flawed plan!

[EPICofMoCo @EPICofMoCo]

“A $15 million investment in pedestrian, bicycle and multi-modal improvements along nearly 2.5 miles of MD 650 (New Hampshire Avenue) from University Boulevard to Powder Mill Road in Prince George's and Montgomery counties.” MCDOT

[MD State Highway Adm @MDSHA]

MDOT was joined today by officials from Prince George’s & Montgomery counties to start construction on a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan project to improve pedestrian, bicycle & multi-modal safety on 2.5 miles of MD 650. Learn more:https://t.co/kef6r6JfW3 #MDOTSafety

[EPICofMoCo @EPICofMoCo]

Yes, the County can take your property for “public use.” This is just the beginning. Viers Mill Road residents just received official notices: County is taking parts of their property — driveways, green space, and even homes — to build Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)..