Thursday, February 17, 2011

New wider crosswalks at 4th and Cherry

With a break in the weather - finally! - DPW has begun hot-taping new crosswalks at the intersection of 4th Street and Cherry Lane. These new crosswalks, along with the addition of the remaining bike lanes and signage, will complete the 4th Street reconstruction that began last fall.  The new crosswalks across 4th Street will be wider and ladder-style for increased visibility.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

2010 Census: City of Laurel

The Census Bureau has released the official 2010 census results for Maryland.  Included, is a set of tables (excel file) for the counties and largest incorporated cities. Notable stats for the City of Laurel: 
  • The City of Laurel now has over 25,000 residents.
  • The City of Laurel added over 5,100 people from the 2000 Census, representing an increase of about 25%.
  • The increase has brought the Laurel into the Top 10 most populous cities in Maryland, surpassing Cumberland and Greenbelt.