> Junction Development Community Benefits & Trade-Offs Presentation; and
> City Dog Park Update.
Ride On Bus Discussion
Takoma Park residents have registered complaints with Ride On bus service for many months and even years. Issues range from poor bus operator customer service, a broken or inaccurate IOS application, late arrivals, bus ''no shows", and heating / cooling not operable during the summer or winter months. The list seems to be growing with respect to residents complaints therefore, I felt it was a great idea to invite Carolyn Biggins to our City Council meeting to get some of these issues out in the open for real dialogue towards making residents feel more confident about the use of public transportation. Additionally, this will be an opportunity for Chief Biggins to inform the general public on her future plans and strategies for transit service improvements. These improvements are crucial in that bus service is vital to many residents of Takoma Park for their daily commute to work, shopping, school, etc.
Takoma Junction Development
Discussions about the future development at the Junction continue this evening. This evening,Takoma Park city staff will review the benefits and tradeoffs of various proposals that have been presented for the city owned parking lot. From the proposals that will be discussed, residents will be able to see the financial impact of these proposals, their feasibility, and be able to have a detailed background review. All of these aspects will enable City Council and residents the ability to have rich dialogue and arrive at an informed decision.
Dog Park
We will be revisiting our city's the dog park conversation this evening. City Council decided that Heffner Park will be the site of the very first dog park in our city. After months of working on a concept plan, conducting a survey, soil borings, and tree identification, city staff is now prepared to discuss next steps with City Council and Takoma Park residents.
Calendar of Events
What: Pesticide Free Christmas Trees Now Available
When: Contact Esther Siegel today
Where: The Licking Creek Bend Farm owned by Mike Tabor
Price: The trees range from $35 - 125 a tree.
Contact: Esther Siegel at esiegel2@igc.org to buy your Christmas tree today. (Low income families welcome and
anonymous tree donations can be arranged.)
What: D20 Breakfast Club
Where: El Golfo restaurant in Silver Spring - 8739 Flower Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20901
What: General Election discussion
When: December 11
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Tidbit
Free Bikeshare Memberships Available - Based on Income Eligibility
Bikeshare is affordable for many - but for some folks it still may be a challenge. Free bikeshare memberships are available for those who meet income eligibility requirements. The program is called "JARC" - Job Access Reverse Commute. Qualified individuals will receive free membership in Capital Bikeshare and free bike safety training, a free helmet, and route planning.
Do You Qualify? Those who are currently receiving assistance through any Montgomery County social services organizations - or who may qualify through other low income criteria - should contact Commuter Services at ![]()
(240) 777-8380 or via email mcdot.CommuterServices@montgomerycountymd.gov for a registration form. Businesses and other organizations are also encouraged to contact Commuter Services at that number if they have interested employees or clients.
