Mayor & Council Work Session: July 13, 2026

The July 13, 2026 work session of the Gaithersburg Mayor and Council focused extensively on traffic impact studies related to new developments within the city. City staff presented an overview of current and proposed traffic impact study standards, including trip generation thresholds, study area determinations, and congestion measurement methodologies. Key procurement-related discussions involved updating the city's traffic impact study standards for the first time since 2012 to align with national standards and the city's master plan, with proposed changes including lowering the trip threshold from 30 to 25 trips in or out and adopting delay-based congestion metrics. The session also covered the process for applicants to prepare and submit traffic studies, city review procedures, and coordination with neighboring jurisdictions. Public comments addressed local traffic safety concerns and support for the updated standards. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting highlighted policy updates that could influence future development-related traffic studies and infrastructure improvements.