Montgomery County Leaders Share Pedestrian, Cyclist Improvements Following First Phase of Traffic Safety Project in Wheaton
Montgomery County Maryland sent this bulletin at 09/11/2026 01:30 PM EDT
For Immediate Release: Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
Montgomery County Leaders Share Pedestrian, Cyclist Improvements Following First Phase of Traffic Safety Project in Wheaton
Monday, Sept. 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Intersection of St. Margarets Way and McComas Avenue
Across from Stephen Knolls School
10730 Block of St. Margarets Way, Silver Spring
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Council President Natali Fani-González, and Councilmember Kate Stewart will be joined by Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Director Chris Conklin and other community leaders for a ceremony to mark the completion of Phase I of the MCDOT McComas Avenue Greenway project in Wheaton.
This project delivers key infrastructure upgrades designed to enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety along McComas Avenue near the Wheaton Mall. The improvements include sidewalks, traffic-calming measures, bike lanes, and ADA-compliant upgrades near Stephen Knolls School in the Kensington area. Improvements span from St. Paul Street to Georgia Avenue and include enhancements along Douglas Avenue and Windham Lane.
WHO:
- Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich
- Council President Natali Fani-González
- Councilmember Kate Stewart
- Chris Conklin, Director, MCDOT
WHAT: McComas Avenue Greenway Project Press Conference
WHERE: Corner of St. Margarets Way and McComas Avenue, Silver Spring. Across from the Stephen Knolls School (street parking is available.)
WHEN: Monday, Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m.
PHOTO OPP: Group photos around before-and-after photo displays. McComas Avenue Greenway in the background. Speakers and local community members will be available for interviews.
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Media Contact: Emily DeTitta or 240-372-2282
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