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Prince George's County, Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) led the Spring 2023 Growing Green with Pride cleanup event on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., which also happened to be Earth Day. There were almost 4000 volunteers, schools and Community Partners' who participated in the beautification and cleanup efforts throughout the County. We are Prince George's Proud to have had the partnership of Radio One and the State Highway Administration. Thank you to all for the continued support in making this event a success.
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The 38th Annual Prince George's County Women's History Luncheon (WHML) was hosted by County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and held a theme of "Women Who Tell Our Stories." During County Executive Angela Alsobrooks Speech, two of our outstanding women from DPW&T were recognized for their exceptional efforts. Paulette Jones, Chief of Communications (left), and Semia Hackett, Associate Director of the Office of Transportation (right), were mentioned for their remarkable contributions and hard work throughout the County. |
DPW&T staff joined DCAO Holt at the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO)-MD 11th Annual Economic Development and Transportation Leadership Luncheon on Thursday, April 27, 2023. COMTO-MD takes great pride in various youth programs that create an opportunity for future minority transportation industry professionals and leaders through scholarships and internships. The Annual Economic Development and Transportation Leadership Luncheon presented scholarships and awards to four Morgan State University students. The keynote speaker was Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld.
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DPW&T’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Tiffany Jennings, joined the Arrows of Fire Patrol, BSA Troop 1657 on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Greenbelt Park for Bike Safety Day. The boy scouts learned bike and pedestrian safety and proper hand signaling for bicyclists. They were provided with bicycle helmets, white and red lights for the front and rear of their bikes, and safety information to take home and share with their peers. The boy scouts also reviewed and recited the bicycle and pedestrian safety tips from the Be Seen, Be Alert and Be Safe Campaign while learning the Vision Zero Prince George’s safety pledge for kids and teens. Additionally, Free 'Bikes 4 Kidz Maryland' donated bikes for the boy scouts that needed bikes. Good luck to Boy Scout Troup 1657 as they work on obtaining their Cycling Merit Badge.
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DPW&T's Ed Jones, Division Chief for the Traffic Maintenance and Operations Division, and his team provided a demonstration of ITS deployed technology to detect vulnerable road users crossing at identified locations at a Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Workshop hosted by MDOT. Paul Wiedefeld, Secretary, Maryland Department of Transportation opened the session, and the session was facilitated by Christine Nizer, MVA Administrator. Mr. Jones was also a featured speaker who shared how Prince George’s County is advancing the incorporation of new technology to assist in Vision Zero efforts.
Zero-Emission Buses
DPW&T's Office of Transportation held a virtual public workshop on April 19, 2023, to showcase the plan for the Zero-Emissions Bus (ZEB) transition in the County. Attendees of this event were able to learn about ZEB and ask questions in regard to how this program is being implemented. Poll questions were administered to gauge public opinion on the proposed ZEB efforts and how we could best accommodate them in the process. Prince George’s County is continuing to work to clean up the air and lower our carbon emissions. The goal is to have a completely electric bus fleet by the year 2040. We are Prince George’s Proud of this initiative and look forward to bringing a greener tomorrow to our great County.
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Street Smart “Lives Shatter on Impact” Testimonial Wall Event
On April 18-19, DPW&T partnered with the Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) Department of Public Safety to host the Street Smart “Lives Shatter on Impact” Testimonial Wall exhibit. The exhibit tells stories of traffic victims from our region and provides road safety tips, whether you drive, bike, or walk.
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During the event staff and volunteers encouraged people to take the Vision Zero Safety Pledge while distributing high visibility giveaways. Across the two days, 245 people, including students, staff, parents, and other visitors took the Vision Zero Safety Pledge.
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The event also honored Mikael Crier, son of a PGCC student who was struck by a vehicle and passed away due to his injuries in 2021. DPW&T was also joined by CTV who interviewed Benjamin Gates, a crash survivor and pedestrian safety advocate, and talented cellist. We would like to thank the Maryland Highway Safety Office, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, and all of our staff, partners, and volunteers who made this event possible. Read the Media Advisory and check out photos from the event.
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Bike To Work Day
Join us for Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19, 2023. DPW&T and M-NCPPC are Prince George’s Proud to co-host a Bike to Work Day pit stop in the parking lot of the Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center. We are encouraging cyclists of all abilities to bike to work or bike before work on Bike to Work Day. The site is adjacent to the Perrywood Elementary School and is accessible to or from existing bike lanes along Watkins Park Drive and by using the paved Watkins Park Trail. Register in advance for Bike to Work Day event at https://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/. Register by May 13th to obtain a free Bike to Work Day t-shirt and Vision Zero Prince George’s Grab and Go bag! For additional information, contact Tiffany Jennings, DPW&T's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, at twjennings@co.pg.md.us. We look forward to seeing you all there!
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Arbor Day
Prince George’s County officials and DPW&T staff joined the students and faculty of Francis Scott Key Elementary School located in District Heights for an Arbor Day celebration. During the celebration, Adriana Caldarelli, Deputy Director of the Department of the Environment, presented an Arbor Day Proclamation to the school principal, RaeShauna Mboma, and also accepted the TREE CITY USA award from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’. Prince George’s County is the only County in the state to receive this award for 39 consecutive years. To close out the program, students, faculty and other special guests gathered to plant native trees and shrubs around the school’s landscape.
DPW&T is hiring for various new positions! If you are interested in a career in Public Works and Transportation, CLICK HERE and apply today for one of our open positions.
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- Air Quality Awareness Week: May 1-5, 2023
- Bike to Work Week: May 15-21, 2023
- Bike to Work Day: May 19, 2023
- Public Works Week: May 22-26, 2023
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Take the Vision Zero Prince George's Safety Pledge
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Prince George's County Department of Public Works and Transportation
9400 Peppercorn Place, Suite 300
Largo, Maryland 20774
(301) 883-5600
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