Rockville Pedestrian Advocacy Committee

The May 2023 RPAC meeting will be an in-person Walking/Rolling meeting that tours the Rockville Town Center neighborhood and highlights pedestrian infrastructure and opportunities for improvement.

The walking/rolling meeting will start at the intersection of Monroe Street and E. Montgomery Avenue and will begin at 6:30 p.m. The pedestrian route is approximately 1.5 miles and follows sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian bridges in the Town Center.

Minutes and recordings for prior virtual meetings are available online.

The Rockville Pedestrian Advocacy Committee (RPAC) was authorized by Mayor and Council in May 2019 with the ultimate goal of improving pedestrian safety and increasing walkability throughout the city.

All RPAC meetings are open to the general public and include an open discussion to address new concerns or pedestrian issues.

Mission Statement

The Rockville Pedestrian Advocacy Committee’s mission is to:

improve pedestrian safety
ensure pedestrian access
enhance the pedestrian experience
make recommendations to the Mayor and Council and other relevant agencies to enhance the pedestrian experience throughout the City of Rockville

Goals

Advocate for pedestrian safety in Rockville in pursuit of Vision Zero
Enhance pedestrian accessibility and walkability within our natural, business and residential environments
Promote access and connectivity among the city’s disparate neighborhoods and pedestrian centers to increase social connectivity
Promote walking as a viable transportation option through provision of sidewalks, pathways, and trails that are safe, usable, well-constructed, maintained and interesting.

Pedestrian Master Plan - Draft Plan Available Now!

The Department of Public Works is currently engaged in developing a new Pedestrian Master Plan for the City of Rockville. Creating a pedestrian plan is one of the Vision Zero action items and is recommended in Rockville 2040: Comprehensive Plan. You can visit the Pedestrian Master Plan website to learn more about the project including status updates and contact information.

A draft of the Pedestrian Master Plan is available online. City staff would like your opinion of the draft plan. You can share thoughts, suggestions and improvements directly with Bryan Barnett-Woods, project manager, at bbwoods@rockvillemd.gov, or by visiting the Pedestrian Master Plan website and filling out the Pedestrian Master Plan Draft Survey.

October is Walktober in Rockville!

Along with the State of Maryland, Rockville celebrates October as Walktober! It's a chance for residents and visitors to go out and walk and roll in Rockville. If you are interested in participating in Walktober 2023, leading a neighborhood walk, or want to learn more about it, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Rockville Pedestrian Bingo

RPAC has put together a pedestrian bingo card for Rockville. Download the bingo card, print it out, and take to the sidewalk! Take as many trips as possible to fill up the card and experience the Rockville pedestrian environment. And don't forget, bring your completed card to City Hall and get an "I walk Rockville" button.