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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Montgomery County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Speed camera expansion in school zones and high-injury corridors
New authority lets the county place speed cameras in 20-mph school zones and on high-crash highway corridors. Officials stressed the county does not partner with Flock and does not use cameras for license plate surveillance.
Complete Streets Regulation
New authority lets the county place speed cameras in 20-mph school zones and on high-crash highway corridors. Officials stressed the county does not partner with Flock and does not use cameras for license plate surveillance.
New Hampshire Avenue Bus Rapid Transit study
The county will hold a public hearing September 22 on the New Hampshire Avenue bus rapid transit planning study — registration required to testify.
Purple Line Construction Update
The light rail is 92% built and testing on most of the route, but the honest answer to 'when does it open?' is still the contractual date of December 30, 2027, with an April 2028 forecast also circulating. Safety testing drives the timeline.