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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 on the launch the Sandbagging Program.
In case you missed it, DPW&T will be holding another distribution event for all unincorporated areas on July 15, 2023, from 8 am to 3:30 pm. Please see the list of pick-up locations listed below.
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Deputy Director Oluseyi Olugbenle joined as a guest speaker at the kickoff of WTS 2023 Transportation You Capital Summit held at the University of Maryland. Transportation YOU is a hands-on, interactive, mentoring program that offers students an introduction to a wide variety of careers in transportation. This event is a signature program for female students to have an opportunity to hear from other successful leaders in the industry.
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 Street Smart “Lives Shatter on Impact” Testimonial Wall at the Beltsville Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA)
On June 13-14, Vision Zero Prince George's partnered with the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) to host the Street Smart "Lives Shatter on Impact" Testimonial Wall exhibit at the Beltsville MVA. The exhibit tells stories of traffic victims from our region and provides safety tips for all road users. Vision Zero Prince George’s also displayed pop-up banners alongside the exhibit about the Vision Zero strategy and how to be a part of Vision Zero. Visitors had the opportunity to view the exhibit and take the Vision Zero Safety Pledge. We thank the Maryland Highway Safety Office for their grant that supported this event.
Join Vision Zero Prince George’s and the MDOT MVA and for the next Street Smart “Lives Shatter on Impact” Testimonial Wall event on July 18-19 at the Largo MVA. Stop by to read powerful stories, learn traffic safety tips, and take the Vision Zero Safety Pledge to safer streets for everyone!
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Tree Trimming and Down Trees
Our Office of Highway Maintenance staff are working extremely hard to remove and perform elevation trimming of trees that are in the County right-of-way. The County trees must be maintained to control their growth and to assure that they don't present a safety hazard to motorists or pedestrians by obstructing sight distances. The Department provides or coordinates this service on a 5-7 year basis, in addition to removing dead trees as necessary. The estimated service resolution for this service can take up to 120 business days. If your community is affected by a down tree or tree limb, please report this matter to PGC311.
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Town of Forest Heights Juneteenth Celebration
In celebration of Juneteenth, the DPW&T-RideSmart team joined the Town of Forest Heights located in the Southern Regional District of Prince George’s County for a community celebration. On this beautiful day, community members of all ages including seniors, children, and young/older adults enjoyed the Moon bounce, Game Zone Mobile Video Theatre, Portrait Paintings, music, and special guests from two local bands. Free food and beverages were also offered to the community. Prince Georgians from various backgrounds; African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Caucasians were served with giveaways and literature about the RideSmart program. Approximately, 75 community members participated in the community event.
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M-NCPPC Cycling Seniors Event
On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, DPW&T’s Bike and Pedestrian program and RideSmart team attended and supported the M-NCPPC Cycling Seniors Event, with the Park Rangers and the Senior Cycling Club of M-NCPPC, and Department of Parks and Recreation at the Tucker Road Athletic Complex in Fort Washington. There were about 20-30 cyclists in attendance. Tiffany Jennings, Program Manager of The Bike and Pedestrians Program not only educated cyclists on bike and pedestrian safety but also gave some words of empowerment before starting the event. Our RideSmart team along with The Bike and Pedestrian program provided cyclists with giveaways such as brochure bags, brochures, pill containers, water bottles, shirts, and lights to go on their bikes.
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Median Beautification Bus Tour
Did you know DPW&T's Office of Storm Drain Maintenance staff and contractors have initiated the "Median Beautification" projects across the County? On June 15, 2023 DPW&T's Director Johnson and Deputy Director Olugbenle, joined by the County Executive's CAO Jackson, DCAO Holt and the County Executive leadership staff, took a tour of seven (7) Median Beautification sites. During the tour, the Office of Storm Drain Maintenance staff presented the progress of each site and what is to come in the fall.
These beautification projects will increase habitat and biodiversity, while providing healthier communities that lead to lower health care cost through improved air and water quality. You will see increased publicly available green and recreation spaces as well as job creations. The Median Beautification efforts and improvements will offer huge benefits to property values and decrease infrastructure cost throughout the County.
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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- Street Smart “Lives Shatter on Impact” Testimonial Wall at the Largo Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) - July 18-19, 2023
- Stuff TheBus Back to School Supply Drive Kickoff - July 18, 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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