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On Election Day, November 3, 2020, TheBus will offer extended service to accommodate riders as they travel to the polls. Service will end at 9:00 pm on all active bus lines (13, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 51-A, and 51-B) to help ensure citizens have access to polling locations.
Prince George's County is dedicated to ensuring all residents can exercise their right to vote.
Have you decided on a voting plan? You can mail in or drop off your ballot if you have already requested and received one, or you can vote in person. Early-in person voting began on Monday, October 26, 2020. Whichever method you choose, you can find resources such as polling locations here.
To find out how to get to the polling location closest to you using public transportation, visit the Transportation Hub. Please note, Call-A-Bus will operate during normal service hours on Election Day. If you require Call-A-Bus service to get to the polls, please submit your request early by calling at 301-499-8603.
 The Transportation Hub Map highlights all polling locations within Prince George's County.
2020-2021 Snow and Ice Virtual Dry Run
 All staff wore personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintained social distance while checking in at their respective snow districts.
 Deputy Director Clerkley greeting operators as they leave for their assigned snow routes.
On Friday, October 23, 2020, DPW&T successfully conducted our very first virtual Snow and Ice Dry Run. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to keep our employees safe, this year's exercise utilized online applications and tools to connect staff, while helping to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
DPW&T provided safety kits, which included masks, door openers and hand sanitizer to all staff who were required to report in person. In addition, operators sanitized the cabs of their vehicles at the start and end of their shifts to help keep everyone safe.
The annual Dry Run provides an opportunity for inclement weather emergency procedures to be tested before winter weather arrives. To effectively respond, more than 400 DPW&T employees, engineers, administrative staff, project coordinators and bus drivers, as well as crews from other County agencies that partner with DPW&T, are assigned to a wide range of jobs including snowplow drivers, safety inspectors, supply monitors and customer service representatives.
During the Dry Run, drivers follow their assigned routes to familiarize themselves with the roads, time their runs and identify any hazardous road conditions that need to be addressed. The Department conducts safety inspections of all vehicles and evaluates operational procedures and communication systems to implement improvements before inclement weather hits.
 Best practices for preventing the spread of germs were followed throughout the Dry Run.
Snow Summit
 Our annual Snow Summit will be held virtually on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Using a virtual platform will allow residents and business owners to obtain important information in preparation for the upcoming winter season, while remaining safe.
Attendees will have the opportunity to view and hear presentations from the following agencies:
- Department of Public Works and Transportation
- Department of the Environment
- Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement
- Office of Emergency Management
- Office of Community Relations
- Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department
- Washington Suburban Sanitation Commission
- Maryland State Highway Administration
Registration is required for the event. Sign up here.
Find more information, including helpful hints for snow, at https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/1041/Snow-Ice-Control.
For updates during inclement weather, follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @PGCountyDPWT.
 This October is the first National Pedestrian Safety Month! The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the initiative to increase awareness about pedestrian safety and remind all roadway users that safety is a shared responsibility. Governor Hogan issued a proclamation designating the first-ever "Walktober" in Maryland, recognizing the state's official exercise—walking—for its health benefits and its important role in the state’s transportation and recreation network.
We have been celebrating all month by providing tips, information and virtual events to educate and help keep pedestrians safe. In partnership with the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and in coordination with several state agencies and other partners, DPW&T has made 90-minute weekly webinars available to the public. These "Walkinars", as they are called, highlight how we can collectively rally around walking.
The final virtual "Walkinar" will be held this Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 9:30 am and focus on information about walking initiatives in Maryland, how they function and how other communities can learn from their successes.
Register for the event here.
You can visit NHTSA and DPW&T's Safety Tips page for more information on how to safely navigate our roadways.
 This is the last week to participate in this fall's "Growing Green with Pride" monthlong initiative. The Fall 2020 Growing Green with Pride cleanup event has been underway throughout the month of October and will wrap up this Saturday, October 31, 2020.
If your community is interested in participating in this countywide litter collection activity, there is still time to register! DPW&T will provide litter grabbers, trash bags and gloves through a safe contactless pickup process. Visit mypgc.us/GrowingGreen for more information.
While the focus of this fall's initiative is litter collection, we hope to return to beautification efforts such as planting shrubs, trees and flowers next year!
Save the Date: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Join us on November 15, 2020 as we memorialize loved ones we have lost on Prince George's County roadways. This is a chance to advance Vision Zero work to prioritize safety over speed and encourage all roadway users to do their part to help end traffic-related incidents and fatalities.
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