 The Department of Public Works and Transportation hosted the first-ever virtual Snow Summit on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Over 130 attendees participated in the meeting that covered important topics and information to help Prince Georgians prepare for the coming winter season.
If you were unable to attend, you can view a recording of the event here or view a PDF of the presentation here.
 To commemorate World Remembrance Day on November 15, 2020, Vision Zero Prince George's partnered with the Metropolitan Washington Council or Government’s (MWCOG) Street Smart Campaign to display a “Lives Shatter on Impact Testimonial Wall” at the Mall at Prince George’s. The audiovisual display features survivors as well as family members of victims as they recount their experiences and its impact on their lives. This collaborative effort brought greater awareness to the importance of pedestrian, bicyclist and motorist safety. The recorded testimonials can be found on MWCOG’s website at http://bestreetsmart.net/testimonials/.
In addition to the display at the Mall at Prince George's, wreaths were placed at the sites of Vision Zero Prince George's Capital Improvement Projects throughout the County.
The State of Maryland also observed a day of remembrance on Monday, November 23, 2020. The 17th Annual Maryland Remembers Day honored those lost on the State's roads due to impaired driving. This year's event was held virtually and can be viewed here.
Roadway safety is a shared responsibility. Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all. Find more information about Vision Zero Prince George's and take the Vision Zero Safety Pledge at visionzeroprincegeorges.com.
 Winter is coming! Join DPW&T along with our sister agencies, the Department of the Environment (DoE) and the Department of Permits, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE), for our Winter Community Partners' Meeting.
Each agency will present important information and updates impacting residents and business. The meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Participants can register at http://ow.ly/q3Eu50CnWD9.
 As Prince George's County and the region continues to battle the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, we all must do our part to keep ourselves and other safe. There has been a recent increase in the infection rate, and we must remain vigilant to drive those numbers back down and flatten the curve.
On Sunday, November 15, 2020, Prince George's County implemented updated Phase Two guidelines for businesses and large gatherings. For a complete list of updated guidelines, please visit: mypgc.us/reopen.
You can also find up-to-date information and resources, such as testing sites and COVID-19 data, by visiting the County's COVID-19 page.
 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this holiday season will look a little different. It is imperative that we all safeguard against the spread of the virus by taking extra precautions, which includes modifying your long-standing traditions. Instead of large in-person family gatherings, we encourage you to opt for a virtual celebration. Platforms like Zoom are lifting the 40-minute time limit on free meetings, making the service unlimited on Thanksgiving Day.
Public Transportation
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be modifications to "TheBus" and other services from November 26th though November 27th, 2020. For additional information, visit mypgc.us/thebus.
Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020
- “TheBus” - Will not operate
- "PGC Link" - Will not operate
- "Call-A-Bus" - Will not operate
Friday, November 27, 2020
- “TheBus” - Will operate
- "PGC Link" - Will operate
- "Call-A-Bus" - Will not operate
Welcome Aboard!
DPW&T is growing and we are hiring the very best talent to help us serve Prince George's County and move our agency forward. Welcome to all our recent hires!
- Zachary Bishop - Planner III/Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
- Antonio Blake Sr. - Laborer I/II
- Thomas Cusic - Equipment Operator I
- Randolph Cooper - Engineering Technician III
- Dante Ham - Laborer I/II
- Stacey King - Community Developer III/Transportation Demand Manager
- Canjor Reed - Administrative Specialist/Chief of Finance
- Yahya Saki - Construction Standards Inspector I/II
- Michael Zanders - Laborer I/II
DPW&T fosters professional growth and we'd like to celebrate members of our team on their recent promotions!
- Nathaniel Buchanan - Equipment Operator I
- Antoinett Dorsey - Transit Service Coordinator
- Semia Hackett - Associate Director, Office of Transportation
- Jestine White - General Clerk IV/Dispatcher
- Shameka Taylor - Transit Service Coordinator
- Stephon Thompson - Equipment Operator I
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