The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) plans to conduct walkability studies at 15 schools during the 2026-2027 school year as part of its Safe Routes to School program.
MCDOT highlighted the initiative during a National Walk and Roll to School Day event at Glenallan Elementary School in Silver Spring. Students, families, school staff and County officials participated in the event, which promotes pedestrian safety, walkable communities and active transportation.
Pedestrian safety audits examine walking conditions within a one-mile radius of elementary schools, 1.5 miles of middle schools and two miles of high schools. The studies are used to identify potential improvements around schools, including measures designed to slow traffic, improve crosswalk safety and make walkways ADA-compliant…