Legally culpable? Maybe not. Morally responsible? 80% MDSHA
Police found the dead pedestrian at fault for crossing a dangerous road toward a bus stop while wearing dark clothing.
On Wed 10/30/24 5:24 am (MCP3322002Z)
the driver (54/M) of a 2013 Lexus GS
going west on Veirs Mill Rd/586 (speed limit 45 mph)
hit & fatally injured a pedestrian (Luis Rios Chirinos, 28)
crossing not at intersection, "dart/dash".
Impact to pedestrian on right side. Impact to vehicle at front left.
the driver (54/M) of a 2013 Lexus GS
going west on Veirs Mill Rd/586 (speed limit 45 mph)
hit & fatally injured a pedestrian (Luis Rios Chirinos, 28)
crossing not at intersection, "dart/dash".
Impact to pedestrian on right side. Impact to vehicle at front left.
May 26, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Legally culpable? Maybe not. Morally responsible? 80% MDSHA
MDSHA placing "bike lines" on multi-lane arterial highways with 45 mph plus speed limits is traffic engineer malpractice. The blood of vulnerable users is on SHA's hands.
May 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
MDSHA placing "bike lines" on multi-lane arterial highways with 45 mph plus speed limits is traffic engineer malpractice. The blood of vulnerable users is on SHA's hands.
POTHOLES @MontgomeryCoMD
For County Roads 🛣️ Call ☎️ 311 @311MC311 or use this online👩💻 form ▶️bit.ly/3rBUk39
State/Interstate Roads 🛣️ #MDSHA maintains all Numbered Routes in county (ie. MD355) & can be reached ▶️bit.ly/3XAWmy6
For County Roads 🛣️ Call ☎️ 311 @311MC311 or use this online👩💻 form ▶️bit.ly/3rBUk39
State/Interstate Roads 🛣️ #MDSHA maintains all Numbered Routes in county (ie. MD355) & can be reached ▶️bit.ly/3XAWmy6
February 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
POTHOLES @MontgomeryCoMD
For County Roads 🛣️ Call ☎️ 311 @311MC311 or use this online👩💻 form ▶️bit.ly/3rBUk39
State/Interstate Roads 🛣️ #MDSHA maintains all Numbered Routes in county (ie. MD355) & can be reached ▶️bit.ly/3XAWmy6
For County Roads 🛣️ Call ☎️ 311 @311MC311 or use this online👩💻 form ▶️bit.ly/3rBUk39
State/Interstate Roads 🛣️ #MDSHA maintains all Numbered Routes in county (ie. MD355) & can be reached ▶️bit.ly/3XAWmy6
They're saddled with the state's MDSHA running nearly all of them.
Gotta pick your fights, but they've been winning simpler ones recently, with bus lanes popping up on declared future BRT corridors.
Gotta pick your fights, but they've been winning simpler ones recently, with bus lanes popping up on declared future BRT corridors.
December 13, 2024 at 3:39 PM
They're saddled with the state's MDSHA running nearly all of them.
Gotta pick your fights, but they've been winning simpler ones recently, with bus lanes popping up on declared future BRT corridors.
Gotta pick your fights, but they've been winning simpler ones recently, with bus lanes popping up on declared future BRT corridors.
Traffic Advisory IAO Norbeck Rd Rt28 & Layhill Rd Rt182, Sandy Spring, collision with entrapment, @mcfrs on scene, extrication in process, road blocked @MontgomeryCoMD @MDSHA @MCDOTNow
February 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Traffic Advisory IAO Norbeck Rd Rt28 & Layhill Rd Rt182, Sandy Spring, collision with entrapment, @mcfrs on scene, extrication in process, road blocked @MontgomeryCoMD @MDSHA @MCDOTNow
Helpful hint for MDSHA: when you have to add all those "puppy tracks" in the intersection to show drivers where to go, that means your intersection is too big.
On Fri 2/20/26 6:54 am
the driver (42/F) of a 2018 Hyundai Kona
going east on East West Hwy/410 at 16th St/390
hit & injured a pedestrian (68/F)
crossing properly in a marked crosswalk.
Police (MCP301000CV) did not find anyone at fault.👀
the driver (42/F) of a 2018 Hyundai Kona
going east on East West Hwy/410 at 16th St/390
hit & injured a pedestrian (68/F)
crossing properly in a marked crosswalk.
Police (MCP301000CV) did not find anyone at fault.👀
March 8, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Helpful hint for MDSHA: when you have to add all those "puppy tracks" in the intersection to show drivers where to go, that means your intersection is too big.
Actual safety experts: MDSHA needs to fix this intersection, this exact same crash keeps happening.
Drivers who don't want to hit people: Yeah, you have to stop for people crossing in crosswalks on WALK.
NPR's "safety experts": "DO look left, right and behind you."🙄
Drivers who don't want to hit people: Yeah, you have to stop for people crossing in crosswalks on WALK.
NPR's "safety experts": "DO look left, right and behind you."🙄
On Wed 9/24/25 2:06 pm
the driver (22/F/) of a 2019 Honda Civic
turning right from Halpine Rd to Rockville Pike/355
hit & injured a pedestrian (49/F)
crossing properly in a marked crosswalk.
Rockville PD (DD5653005G) found the driver at fault.
the driver (22/F/) of a 2019 Honda Civic
turning right from Halpine Rd to Rockville Pike/355
hit & injured a pedestrian (49/F)
crossing properly in a marked crosswalk.
Rockville PD (DD5653005G) found the driver at fault.
September 26, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Actual safety experts: MDSHA needs to fix this intersection, this exact same crash keeps happening.
Drivers who don't want to hit people: Yeah, you have to stop for people crossing in crosswalks on WALK.
NPR's "safety experts": "DO look left, right and behind you."🙄
Drivers who don't want to hit people: Yeah, you have to stop for people crossing in crosswalks on WALK.
NPR's "safety experts": "DO look left, right and behind you."🙄
CDOT using them also kills any “But what about the snowplows!” excuse from MDSHA.
April 5, 2026 at 2:47 PM
CDOT using them also kills any “But what about the snowplows!” excuse from MDSHA.
This is the year MCDOT and MDSHA will fully commit to prioritizing safety, public transportation, and the environment over motor vehicle throughput!
January 1, 2026 at 5:25 PM
This is the year MCDOT and MDSHA will fully commit to prioritizing safety, public transportation, and the environment over motor vehicle throughput!
MDSHA, along with their partners MCDOT & #WMATA, will host a public meeting starting at 6:00pm on Nov. 20, to update the public and gather feedback on the ongoing pilot project utilizing roughly 7 miles of bus-only🚌lanes along Georgia Ave, Veirs Mill Rd, & Colesville Rd
▶️ tinyurl.com/34scha5a 📸MDSHA
▶️ tinyurl.com/34scha5a 📸MDSHA
November 17, 2024 at 7:56 PM
MDSHA, along with their partners MCDOT & #WMATA, will host a public meeting starting at 6:00pm on Nov. 20, to update the public and gather feedback on the ongoing pilot project utilizing roughly 7 miles of bus-only🚌lanes along Georgia Ave, Veirs Mill Rd, & Colesville Rd
▶️ tinyurl.com/34scha5a 📸MDSHA
▶️ tinyurl.com/34scha5a 📸MDSHA
October 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
⚠️NEW⚠️
@mdsha.bsky.social will make new ramp meters fully operational on 16 ramps to northbound I-270 in Frederick and Montgomery counties beginning Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 weather permitting.▶️ ow.ly/f2uo50YipEQ @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social #mdtraffic @mococouncilmd.bsky.social #mdroads 📸from MDSHA
@mdsha.bsky.social will make new ramp meters fully operational on 16 ramps to northbound I-270 in Frederick and Montgomery counties beginning Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 weather permitting.▶️ ow.ly/f2uo50YipEQ @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social #mdtraffic @mococouncilmd.bsky.social #mdroads 📸from MDSHA
February 19, 2026 at 9:45 PM
⚠️NEW⚠️
@mdsha.bsky.social will make new ramp meters fully operational on 16 ramps to northbound I-270 in Frederick and Montgomery counties beginning Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 weather permitting.▶️ ow.ly/f2uo50YipEQ @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social #mdtraffic @mococouncilmd.bsky.social #mdroads 📸from MDSHA
@mdsha.bsky.social will make new ramp meters fully operational on 16 ramps to northbound I-270 in Frederick and Montgomery counties beginning Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 weather permitting.▶️ ow.ly/f2uo50YipEQ @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social #mdtraffic @mococouncilmd.bsky.social #mdroads 📸from MDSHA
Colesville Rd is MDSHA...
July 21, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Colesville Rd is MDSHA...
This #MemorialDay Weekend remember....
The Move Over Law in #Maryland requires ALL motorists to make a lane change or slow down when approaching any stopped, standing, or parked vehicle displaying warning signals. TheMDTA Maryland Department of Transportation #MDSHA #mdcommuters PIO Pete Piringer
The Move Over Law in #Maryland requires ALL motorists to make a lane change or slow down when approaching any stopped, standing, or parked vehicle displaying warning signals. TheMDTA Maryland Department of Transportation #MDSHA #mdcommuters PIO Pete Piringer
May 24, 2026 at 11:20 AM
This #MemorialDay Weekend remember....
The Move Over Law in #Maryland requires ALL motorists to make a lane change or slow down when approaching any stopped, standing, or parked vehicle displaying warning signals. TheMDTA Maryland Department of Transportation #MDSHA #mdcommuters PIO Pete Piringer
The Move Over Law in #Maryland requires ALL motorists to make a lane change or slow down when approaching any stopped, standing, or parked vehicle displaying warning signals. TheMDTA Maryland Department of Transportation #MDSHA #mdcommuters PIO Pete Piringer
I joined the @PurpleLineCC for a walk looking at business & safety conditions around the Riverdale Park-Kenilworth Purple Line station. @MTAMaryland, @MDSHA & @PGCountyDPWT have a lot of work ahead to make MD 201, MD 410 & Riverdale Road safe for pedestrians & bicyclists!
November 24, 2024 at 6:02 PM
I joined the @PurpleLineCC for a walk looking at business & safety conditions around the Riverdale Park-Kenilworth Purple Line station. @MTAMaryland, @MDSHA & @PGCountyDPWT have a lot of work ahead to make MD 201, MD 410 & Riverdale Road safe for pedestrians & bicyclists!
❄️ Current Road Conditions ❄️
Here’s a look at road conditions around Maryland. @MDSHA and @TheMDTA crews are still working.
If you must go out this morning, please remember:
❄️ Clear your car of snow and ice
❄️ Go Slow
❄️ Don’t crowd the plow
Here’s a look at road conditions around Maryland. @MDSHA and @TheMDTA crews are still working.
If you must go out this morning, please remember:
❄️ Clear your car of snow and ice
❄️ Go Slow
❄️ Don’t crowd the plow
February 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
❄️ Current Road Conditions ❄️
Here’s a look at road conditions around Maryland. @MDSHA and @TheMDTA crews are still working.
If you must go out this morning, please remember:
❄️ Clear your car of snow and ice
❄️ Go Slow
❄️ Don’t crowd the plow
Here’s a look at road conditions around Maryland. @MDSHA and @TheMDTA crews are still working.
If you must go out this morning, please remember:
❄️ Clear your car of snow and ice
❄️ Go Slow
❄️ Don’t crowd the plow
📌Reminder📌
MDSHA will begin enhancing the bike🚲lanes in both directions of MD 190 (River Road) between Brookside Dr. to Little Falls Pkwy in #BethesdaMD, on or about Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. ▶️ https://ow.ly/Y9Gq50X7e6o Montgomery County, MD Government Maryland Department of Transportation
MDSHA will begin enhancing the bike🚲lanes in both directions of MD 190 (River Road) between Brookside Dr. to Little Falls Pkwy in #BethesdaMD, on or about Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. ▶️ https://ow.ly/Y9Gq50X7e6o Montgomery County, MD Government Maryland Department of Transportation
October 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
📌Reminder📌
MDSHA will begin enhancing the bike🚲lanes in both directions of MD 190 (River Road) between Brookside Dr. to Little Falls Pkwy in #BethesdaMD, on or about Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. ▶️ https://ow.ly/Y9Gq50X7e6o Montgomery County, MD Government Maryland Department of Transportation
MDSHA will begin enhancing the bike🚲lanes in both directions of MD 190 (River Road) between Brookside Dr. to Little Falls Pkwy in #BethesdaMD, on or about Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. ▶️ https://ow.ly/Y9Gq50X7e6o Montgomery County, MD Government Maryland Department of Transportation
MDSHA says: "to enhance safety and reduce potential conflicts between pedestrians, bicyclists, and left-turning vehicles, we recommend installing LEFT TURNING VEHICLES YIELD TO PEDESTRIAN sign on both east and west legs of the intersection."
In 13 months at MD28 & Baltimore Rd in Rockville,
THREE non-motorists (pedestrian, bicyclist, scooter user)
who were crossing in a crosswalk with a walk signal
were hit by drivers turning left.
But MDSHA says:
❌ "a protected left turn phase is not currently warranted"
✔️ #OneMoreSignWillFixIt
THREE non-motorists (pedestrian, bicyclist, scooter user)
who were crossing in a crosswalk with a walk signal
were hit by drivers turning left.
But MDSHA says:
❌ "a protected left turn phase is not currently warranted"
✔️ #OneMoreSignWillFixIt
August 27, 2024 at 4:47 PM
MDSHA says: "to enhance safety and reduce potential conflicts between pedestrians, bicyclists, and left-turning vehicles, we recommend installing LEFT TURNING VEHICLES YIELD TO PEDESTRIAN sign on both east and west legs of the intersection."
Good news update! MDSHA will add No Turn On Red restrictions* for drivers turning right from Randolph Rd (going east) to Veirs Mill Rd/586 (going south). "Please note that this type of work typically takes 90 days, weather, schedule, and conditions permitting."
*but not Leading Pedestrian Intervals
*but not Leading Pedestrian Intervals
AND AGAIN
On Thurs 3/28/24 4:35 pm
a 2017 Toyota Camry driver (47/F)
turning right [on🔴] from Randolph Rd going E to Veirs Mill Rd/586 going S
hit & injured a pedestrian (34/F) pushing a baby in a stroller.
Police (MCP3328003G) cited the driver cited for failure to stop for pedestrian in crosswalk.
On Thurs 3/28/24 4:35 pm
a 2017 Toyota Camry driver (47/F)
turning right [on🔴] from Randolph Rd going E to Veirs Mill Rd/586 going S
hit & injured a pedestrian (34/F) pushing a baby in a stroller.
Police (MCP3328003G) cited the driver cited for failure to stop for pedestrian in crosswalk.
October 21, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Good news update! MDSHA will add No Turn On Red restrictions* for drivers turning right from Randolph Rd (going east) to Veirs Mill Rd/586 (going south). "Please note that this type of work typically takes 90 days, weather, schedule, and conditions permitting."
*but not Leading Pedestrian Intervals
*but not Leading Pedestrian Intervals
🚌ICYMI🚌
If you were unable to attend the #MDSHA meeting tonight about the Georgia Avenue Bus Lanes Pilot Project, you still have an opportunity to provide your🗣️feedback.
⭐Note: The survey deadline is December 4, 2024⭐
👨💻Survey🔗 tinyurl.com/2s47mxhh
#montgomerycountymd #wmata #wmatagm
If you were unable to attend the #MDSHA meeting tonight about the Georgia Avenue Bus Lanes Pilot Project, you still have an opportunity to provide your🗣️feedback.
⭐Note: The survey deadline is December 4, 2024⭐
👨💻Survey🔗 tinyurl.com/2s47mxhh
#montgomerycountymd #wmata #wmatagm
November 21, 2024 at 2:18 AM
🚌ICYMI🚌
If you were unable to attend the #MDSHA meeting tonight about the Georgia Avenue Bus Lanes Pilot Project, you still have an opportunity to provide your🗣️feedback.
⭐Note: The survey deadline is December 4, 2024⭐
👨💻Survey🔗 tinyurl.com/2s47mxhh
#montgomerycountymd #wmata #wmatagm
If you were unable to attend the #MDSHA meeting tonight about the Georgia Avenue Bus Lanes Pilot Project, you still have an opportunity to provide your🗣️feedback.
⭐Note: The survey deadline is December 4, 2024⭐
👨💻Survey🔗 tinyurl.com/2s47mxhh
#montgomerycountymd #wmata #wmatagm
MDSHA could have prevented this crash by only allowing drivers in the left-turn-only lane to turn left on a green arrow (protected only left-turn signal phasing).
A driver (76/M), who was turning left on🟢,
hit & seriously injured (head injury) a pedestrian (19/M) ,
who was crossing E Jefferson St/MD28 with a WALK signal
at Monroe St, Rockville,
on Sunday 12/31/2023 5:25 pm.
Rockville City police (DD5649003K) found the driver at fault: failure to yield ROW.
hit & seriously injured (head injury) a pedestrian (19/M) ,
who was crossing E Jefferson St/MD28 with a WALK signal
at Monroe St, Rockville,
on Sunday 12/31/2023 5:25 pm.
Rockville City police (DD5649003K) found the driver at fault: failure to yield ROW.
January 8, 2024 at 2:36 AM
MDSHA could have prevented this crash by only allowing drivers in the left-turn-only lane to turn left on a green arrow (protected only left-turn signal phasing).
🚧ICYMI🚧
MDSHA will begin a project to resurface MD109 between MD28 (Darnestown Rd) and Barnesville Rd in Dickerson starting Monday, April 6, 2026. The project is expected to be complete by late May, weather permitting.
▶️ https://ow.ly/jhik50YE5bF (📸from MDSHA) #mdcommuters
MDSHA will begin a project to resurface MD109 between MD28 (Darnestown Rd) and Barnesville Rd in Dickerson starting Monday, April 6, 2026. The project is expected to be complete by late May, weather permitting.
▶️ https://ow.ly/jhik50YE5bF (📸from MDSHA) #mdcommuters
April 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM
🚧ICYMI🚧
MDSHA will begin a project to resurface MD109 between MD28 (Darnestown Rd) and Barnesville Rd in Dickerson starting Monday, April 6, 2026. The project is expected to be complete by late May, weather permitting.
▶️ https://ow.ly/jhik50YE5bF (📸from MDSHA) #mdcommuters
MDSHA will begin a project to resurface MD109 between MD28 (Darnestown Rd) and Barnesville Rd in Dickerson starting Monday, April 6, 2026. The project is expected to be complete by late May, weather permitting.
▶️ https://ow.ly/jhik50YE5bF (📸from MDSHA) #mdcommuters
Still waiting for the Maryland Department of Transportation (including MDSHA and the MTA Purple Line construction project) to prioritize the safety of people who are walking, rolling, and bicycling on the Purple Line route in Silver Spring and Langley Park.
Pedestrian hit, University Blvd E/193 at Langley Dr, Silver Spring, 10/24/23 8:27 pm (MCP3227004Z)
Pedestrian: on roadway not at [marked] crosswalk, "dart dash", at fault
Driver: going W, speed limit 20 [?]
Non-motorists hit since 2015: 🔴fatal injury⭐serious injury🟦injury
🟪Purple Line route
Pedestrian: on roadway not at [marked] crosswalk, "dart dash", at fault
Driver: going W, speed limit 20 [?]
Non-motorists hit since 2015: 🔴fatal injury⭐serious injury🟦injury
🟪Purple Line route
October 29, 2023 at 5:45 PM
Still waiting for the Maryland Department of Transportation (including MDSHA and the MTA Purple Line construction project) to prioritize the safety of people who are walking, rolling, and bicycling on the Purple Line route in Silver Spring and Langley Park.
Tis the season.. Have you encountered a pothole🕳️on a Montgomery County, MD Government maintained roadway? Report potholes online💻▶️ https://bit.ly/3rBUk39
✨For numbered routes such as Rt.355 please contact #MDSHA or if it's located within a municipality like #GburgMD or #RockvilleMD contact them
✨For numbered routes such as Rt.355 please contact #MDSHA or if it's located within a municipality like #GburgMD or #RockvilleMD contact them
December 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Tis the season.. Have you encountered a pothole🕳️on a Montgomery County, MD Government maintained roadway? Report potholes online💻▶️ https://bit.ly/3rBUk39
✨For numbered routes such as Rt.355 please contact #MDSHA or if it's located within a municipality like #GburgMD or #RockvilleMD contact them
✨For numbered routes such as Rt.355 please contact #MDSHA or if it's located within a municipality like #GburgMD or #RockvilleMD contact them
"On occasion, motorists may fail to stop for pedestrians lawfully crossing. These motorists are best handled through enforcement." - MDSHA
September 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"On occasion, motorists may fail to stop for pedestrians lawfully crossing. These motorists are best handled through enforcement." - MDSHA