The Department of Public Works and Transportation Presents Transit Vision Plan to County Council Committee
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Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) Deputy Director Oluseyi Olugbenle, Office of Transportation Associate Director Semia Hackett, and Transit Planning Chief Efon Epanty, joined the County Council’s Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy, and the Environment (TIEE) Committee meeting on June 13, 2024 for a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Association (WMATA) Better Bus Update. Deputy Director Oluseyi Olugbenle led the DPW&T portion of the discussion with a presentation on the department’s Transit Vision Plan, sharing its goals and objectives, along with the development timeline, outreach efforts and key findings. An overview of the Aspirational Network, created in collaboration with Prince George’s County and WMATA to address identify local transit needs, was also provided. Council Member Ed Burroughs (District 8) praised the department’s Transit Transformation efforts, saying, "I think the work you are doing is phenomenal – it is very well thought out and equitable. When I look at the different areas of focus, there is geographical diversity which I appreciate. A lot of the things you included in your presentation today are critical and important, so I want to thank you for what you are doing."
To watch the Council’s TIEE Meeting click the link below:
DPW&T's Annual 'Stuff the Bus' School Supply Drive
Makes Its Return This Summer!
The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is preparing host its annual Stuff The Bus school supply drive, starting on July 15, 2024. Communities, organizations, residents, and individual donors may participate by contributing backpacks, crayons, glue sticks, and more to provide hundreds of K-12 students attending Prince George's County Public Schools with supplies for the 2024-2025 academic year. DPW&T is Prince George's Proud to have the support of County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and the Prince George's County community as we look forward to our largest Stuff The Bus event yet!
Donations can be made Monday - Friday from 10am - 2pm at 9400 Peppercorn Pl. Largo, MD 20774
Prince George's County Moves Closer to Clean Energy with Arrival of B100 Biodiesel Tank
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The B100 Biodiesel project has officially launched! This ongoing initiative, spearheaded by the Prince George's County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) in partnership with the Office of Central Services (OCS), will create a more sustainable future for Prince George's County by promoting cleaner transit options while fostering a healthier and more equitable environment for all residents. The B100 Biodiesel project will transition a percentage of the County's fleet from diesel fuel to B100 by utilizing the Optimus Vector System. This advanced fuel system upgrade will power buses with B100 biodiesel, reducing bus carbon emissions by more than 75%. Prince George's County is the first government to implement this type of technology for bus transit services, essentially setting the standard for neighboring counties and cities. With support from the Maryland Energy Administration's (MEA) OPEN grant program, this initiative aims to significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions and advance equitable transit solutions for underserved communities.
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