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The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is excited to partner with the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to launch the Sandbagging Program. As Prince Georges County navigates the impacts of climate change and historic flooding in Maryland, DPW&T Crews have been working to fill approximately 25,000 sandbags ahead of the rainy season. The goal behind the Sandbagging Program is to provide increased protection to residential structures located within low-lying areas throughout the County during heavy periods of rain. To learn more about distribution please visit the Sandbagging Program page on our website.
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On May 19, 2023, DPW&T welcomed over 150 cyclists from across the County to our Bike to Work Day Pit Stop on the beautiful grounds of the Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center. Thank you to the Bike to Work Day Planning Team, Partners, and Volunteers for your time, assistance, and support in planning and executing our Bike to Work Day event. There were 109 persons that preregistered and 41 persons that registered on-site.
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National Public Works Week ran from May 21 to May 27, 2023. This annual observance recognizes Public Works employees’ hard work in connecting the world through essential public works services. DPW&T is Prince George's Proud to have such dedicated staff that continue to provide service that makes a difference throughout the County. DPW&T Director Michael Johnson and Deputy Director Oluseyi Olugbenle held an all-staff meeting to honor and celebrate the great work these professionals do, day in and day out.
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Illegal Dumping
Our Office of Highway Maintenance staff are continuously working to clear and resolve illegal dumping. Together we can create better sustainable solutions that will benefit us all in the long run when we don't litter. If your community is affected by this issue, please report all illegal dumping, trash and debris on County roadways to PGC311.
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RideSmart
On Sunday, May 21,2023, the RideSmart team of the Office of Transportation set up a table at WMATA’s Better Bus Network Redesign Party at Creative Suitland Arts Center. It was a great turn out and they were able to really spread the word about the great things that RideSmart and the Office of Transportation are doing within the county. The Better Bus Network Redesign is an initiative to rework the bus routes in the Washington Metro area and make it as safe and accessible as possible to commuters.
RideSmart’s goal is to promote alternative transportation, help employers and employees make money from alternative transportation, and overall help to reduce traffic, accidents, and emissions. We look forward to working with WMATA in the future to continue to promote alternative, safer and more efficient travel throughout the County and the Washington Metro region.
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Resurfacing
The Office of Engineering and Project Management Spring construction season is underway. Our crews have been working diligently to resurface sidewalks and to fill pothole service requests. Please see the following steps taken to mill and resurface Kettering Drive.
- Milling and resurfacing the entire road from Kettering Drive to cull-de- Sac.
- All concrete trip hazards work including the removal and replacement of (sidewalk, curbs and gutters, driveway aprons and H. C. Ramps) along entire road from Kettering Drive to Cull-de-Sac.
- Backfill, topsoil, seeding and clean-up.
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Median Beautification
DPW&T's Office of Storm Drain Maintenance staff and contractors have initiated the "Median Beautification" projects across the County. With these beautification projects trees, shrubs, flowers, and ornamental grasses will be planted throughout the County's medians, triangles, and highway interchanges. The beautification efforts and improvements will offer huge benefits, esthetically, socially, and economically to Prince Georgians.
Hillmeade Station Rd
The Office of Storm Drain Management team led by Mr. Robin Griffith achieved remarkable results at Hillmeade Station Road project. Over 2,000 feet of drainage channel has been efficiently cleaned and redefined, improving the conveyance of stormwater runoff. In addition, the team has successfully removed 12 tons of debris from the site. The area has been stabilized with seed and straw to ensure a stable conveyance and its vegetation growth will be monitored.
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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- National Lane Courtesy Month
- National World Bicycle Day - June 3, 2023
- National Safety Month
- National Dump the Pump Day - June 17, 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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