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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Rockville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Scott and Veirs Drive shared-use path
A cost-sharing agreement with the State Highway Administration would move forward the design of a shared-use path at Scott and Veirs Drives.
Winter Snow Removal Services Contract
City crews worked four straight days of 12-hour shifts after a brutal snow-and-ice storm, helping schools open and hand-clearing 50 icy intersections. Officials urged residents to shovel sidewalks, corners, and hydrants and to volunteer to help neighbors.
Chapter 21 and City Transportation Regulations Rewrite
The council introduced a full rewrite of the rules governing streets, rights-of-way, and public improvements, plus updated transportation review regulations. Changes include ProWAG accessibility standards, administrative waivers to speed development review, a lowered Transportation Improvement Fee threshold, and a ban on new one-way streets.