 Now that you have registered for Growing Green with Pride Day, are you ready for May 1, 2021?
Has your community, group, school or business registered for PGCLitterTRAK and become familiar with how to use the application?
Have you designated someone to pick up supplies on the date specified?
- One person will be allowed to pick up supplies per group. Please ensure that the email verification each registrant received is forwarded to the designated person for pick up. The designee must present the email verification during the scheduled pickup time.
Does everyone need to wear a mask or face covering during the event?
- Yes. Mask are required during this event and in general when out in public. As we continue to fight against COVID-19 it is imperative that everyone wear a face covering, maintain social distance and practice good hand hygiene during this event and always.
Which items must be returned?
- Litter grabbers and safety vests should be returned to the Office of Highway Maintenance after use for future clean up events.
Do you have additional questions?
You are encouraged to take photos during your cleanup and post using the hashtag #GGWPSpring2021
The Prince George's County Beautification Awards, brought to you by the County's Beautification Committee, celebrates people who help shape the County's aesthetic through landscaping and gardening. Time is running out to submit applications. The deadline is Saturday, May 1, 2021. Apply today!
2021 Prince George's County Beautifications Awards Application.
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Prince George's County Beautification Committee member, Brooke Westby, by dialing (301) 627-7758, emailing pgc.beautification@gmail.com or visit pgcbeautification.com.
Bike to Work Day 2021
Bike to Work Day is celebrating its 20th anniversary in our region on May 21, 2021! This free, national event is held each May during National Bike Month to promote bicycling as a form of transportation and as a great way to improve health and wellness. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG), Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) are coordinating approximately 100 Bike to Work Day events across the region, including 10 pit stops in Prince George’s County.
There is an established COVID-19 plan in place this year that requires social distancing, the wearing of face masks and staggered arrival times. There will be no hands-on demonstrations, instead this will be a grab and go style event.
Vision Zero Prince George’s is Prince George’s Proud to support Bike to Work Day! The Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T), the Department of Parks and Recreation of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) and the Prince George’s County Bicycle and Pedestrian Community Advisory Group are co-hosting the Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center Pit Stop.
- Location: 431 Watkins Park Drive in Upper Marlboro.
- Date: Friday, May 21, 2021
- Time: 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, with staggered arrival times.
The pit stop is adjacent to the Perrywood Elementary School and is accessible by existing bike lanes along Watkins Park Drive and by the paved Watkins Park Trail.
Whether commuting to the office or working from home, residents, employees and visitors can register at https://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/ or http://bit.ly/dcbtwd2021.
Those that register for the Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center Pit Stop by May 14, 2021, will receive a free Bike to Work Day t-shirt and a Vision Zero Prince George’s Grab and Go bag!
DPW&T Provides Free Transportation to New
COVID-19 Vaccination Site at Greenbelt Metrorail Station
The Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is providing free transportation services to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Greenbelt Mass Vaccination Site at the Greenbelt Metrorail Station. The Route 16 on the County’s transit system, “TheBus”, which serves the Metrorail station, will be free. Fares will also be waved on Call-A-Bus service, which provides curb-to-curb shared ride transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
DPW&T reminds riders that face coverings are still required, and social distancing measures are enforced aboard “TheBus” and “Call-A-Bus” vehicles. Free masks are available to passengers upon request when boarding.
For more information on “TheBus”, including the Route 16 schedule and COVID-19 operations, visit, https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/1122/Routes-Schedules or contact customer service at (301) 324-2877.
Residents with disabilities and those who are ages 65 or older may schedule
“Call-A-Bus” services at least 72 hours in advance by calling (301) 499-8603 and selecting prompt # 1.
To learn more about County COVID-19 vaccination sites, please visit https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/3397/Coronavirus or dial 3-1-1 from anywhere within Prince George’s County.
  New Addition to Vehicle Fleet
 DPW&T continues to modernize the efficiency of transit services in Prince George's County through the procurement of vehicles equipped with the latest technology. "Call-A-Bus", the County's paratransit service, just recently added four Ford 150 Transit Vehicles to its fleet.
Noteworthy features include: the ability to remotely control the wheelchair lift, a passenger side-step to assist with boarding and disembarking, and a spacious cabin for operators. The new vans seat up to 5 patrons and is equipped to accommodate up to two wheelchair patrons at a time.
For more information on "Call-A-Bus" service, please call (301) 499-8603 and select prompt # 1 or visit, https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/1138/Call-a-Bus.
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