Upcoming Town halls and Presentations


See you at these key upcoming town halls and presentations with county and state legislators and other officials concerning proposed transportation projects

Encourage your neighbors, friends, and colleagues to attend, too. These proposed transit projects affect our communities and our commutes.

Come hear the latest updates on what is happening with Governor Hogan’s project to widen our highways with expensive toll roads. Ask questions of your county and state representatives and show your opposition to the Governor’s plans.

CABE Town Hall:

Delegate Marc Korman, the new chair of the House Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee, as well as other legislators and officials will be discussing the latest on MDOT's $11 billion Beltway and I-270 Luxury Lane Expansion project.

  • When: Sunday, October 27 at 3:30 p.m.

  • Where: North Chevy Chase Christian Church at 8814 Kensington Parkway in Chevy Chase. Meet in Harlow Hall on the ground floor; access Harlow Hall from the parking lot in the rear.

Speakers

  • Del. Marc Korman, House Transportation Subcommittee Chair

  • Tom Hucker, MoCo Council Transportation Committee Chair

Other Speakers To Be Announced

Time and Place

3:30-6 p.m.
North Chevy Chase Christian Church
8814 Kensington Parkway
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


CABE today announced it is holding an October 27 townhall with Delegate Marc Korman, who chairs the House Transportation Subcommittee, and Councilmember Tom Hucker, who chairs the Montgomery County County Council Transportation Committee.

Join us to discuss CABE legislative, outreach, and organizational goals and get the latest on Governor Hogan's $11+ billion plan to expand I-495 and I-270 for high-cost tollways, like the Luxury Lanes in Northern Virginia that can top $48 during rush hour.

Also invited, but not yet confirmed, are additional speakers from the Montgomery County Council and county delegation to the General Assembly, and state and federal planning agencies.

This is your last opportunity to get the latest and share your concerns before November 4, when MDOT Secretary Peter Rahn rolls into town to take our elected officials' questions about the state's Consolidated Transportation Plan. (Yep, Beltway Luxury Lanes are still in it.)

Details: Meet in Harlow Hall on the ground floor of the North Chevy Chase Christian Church at 8814 Kensington Parkway in Chevy Chase. Access Harlow Hall from the parking lot in the rear.

Upcounty Transportation Town Hall: 

State senator Nancy King as well as many other county and state legislators will discuss traffic relief efforts in Montgomery County’s upcounty.

  • When: Monday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m.

  • Where: Montgomery College Germantown Campus at 20200 Observation Drive in Germantown. Globe Hall Auditorium, HT 113, parking lot 4 (student parking only).

 

MDOT Consolidated Transportation Program Presentation (CTP):

MDOT meets annually with each county to present the CTP, Maryland's six-year capital budget for transportation projects and programs. State and county officials will attend along with MDOT officials. 

  • When: Monday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m.

  • Where: County Office Building, Third Floor Hearing Room, 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville. Parking information. 

 

Get ready and get active

So, the State is telling us that homes along I-270 won’t be leveled in efforts to relieve rush hour traffic congestion. 

But there are no guarantees that property won’t be taken or neighborhoods disrupted by construction. In fact, MDOT estimates that as many as 1,500 properties could be affected by this highway project. (1)

Much is still undecided, and even more is at stake. 

Decisions and actions happening right now, in Annapolis and closer to home, will affect our communities -- our lives -- for decades to come. 

A lot of the action is behind the scenes. We have to dig for facts. Don’t Widen 270 is dedicated to doing just that. We will keep you informed and report developments while there is time to take meaningful action.  

Coming up: 

  • The State legislature’s next session starts on January 8. (Did you know they convene for only 90 days each year? In 2019, critical developments in the I-270/I-495 “P3” process came in a last-minute rush late in the session.)

  • The P3 process reaches a critical decision point this winter, when we find out the State’s “preferred alternative” for congestion relief on I-270/I-495. (Did you know that all six alternatives currently under consideration create toll lanes?) More public forums will follow in the spring.

This isn’t over. Not by a mile. 

Start acting by learning more about the plan to widen I-270:  

  • How can it affect Maryland’s fiscal health and environment?

  • Why will it not provide long-term traffic relief?

Then GET INVOLVED. Help shape the future for yourself, your kids, and your community. Sign up for DW270 e-mails, so we can let you know about new developments, upcoming events, and—importantly— how to participate as an advocate for thoughtful progress and genuine transparency in transportation planning. 

(1) https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/maryland-study-finds-up-to-34-homes-4-businesses-along-capital-beltway-would-be-destroyed-to-build-toll-lanes/2019/04/11/3d54114e-5c8b-11e9-842d-7d3ed7eb3957_story.html

Marc Korman:  New Chair of the House Appropriations  Subcommittee on Transportation and the Environment

Introducing Marc Korman, chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation and the Environment. As the chair, Delegate Korman will be pivotal in determining future directions of the I-279/495 highway project.

How did he get this position? Speaker of the House Adrienne Jones recently appointed him, recognizing his commitment to transportation and environmental issues. 

Who is he? A Maryland House Delegate who represents District 16 in Montgomery County. He serves on the Appropriations Committee, and is also chair of the Montgomery County House legislative delegation. As the legislative delegation chair, he speaks and advocates for our entire 24-member delegation.

Why does his chairmanship matter? Because Delegate Korman has already played a strong and influential role in opposing Governor Hogan’s plans to add four managed toll lanes to I-495 and I-270. Now, as chair of the subcommittee, Delegate Korman will be even more prominent.

What does he think about the P3 project to add toll lanes to I-270 and I-495? Learn more about his commitment to transportation and environmental issues. Come hear him at the CABE Public Meeting on Sunday, October 27, from 3:30-6 pm at the North Chevy Chase Christian Church,
8814 Kensington Parkway, Chevy Chase, MD 20815.