Politics & Government

The Rundown on Saturday's Public Safety Walk

Riverdale Park police and officials will lead residents on a route starting in Ward One and ending at the Calvert House Inn.

 Chief David Morris, commanders, elected officials, and code enforcement staff are set to hold a Public Safety Community Walk around town this Saturday June 9, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

Below are the details and itinerary provided by the RPPD:

Location: The Public Safety Community Walk will begin at the Town Center Market, 4705 Queensbury Rd. We will tour the Ward One area and complete our walk at the  (6211 Baltimore Ave.). Calvert House will have a special happy hour luncheon for the community walk participants.

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  • Special Riverdale Burger with fries, $5
  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich with fries, $5
  • My Favorite Riverdale Club, $5

Purpose: This is a great opportunity to interact with your elected officials, police commanders, and neighbors.

Precautionary Safety Measures:

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  • Police vehicle and bike escorts will assure participants' safety throughout the walk.
  • RPPD will provide vehicle transports for those who cannot complete the walk in its entirety.
  • RVFD was notified of the event and is prepared to render emergency aid if necessary.
  • Walking route designed to minimize crossing major thoroughfares.

Walking Route

  • Rhode Island Ave. north under East West Hwy., taking steps to 47th Ave.
  • 47th Ave. north to Sheridan St.
  • Left on Sheridan St. west to 46th Ave.
  • Right on 46th Ave. north to Tuckerman St.
  • Left on Tuckerman St. west to 45th Pl.
  • Left on 45th Pl. south to Sheridan St.
  • Left on Sheridan St. west to 47th Pl.
  • Right on 47th Pl. back to steps under East West Hwy.
  • Rhode Island Ave. south to Queensbury Rd.
  • Right on Queensbury Rd. west to 46th Ave.
  • Left on 46th Ave. south to Oliver St.
  • Let on Oliver St. east to Rhode Island Ave.
  • Right on Rhode Island Ave. to Cleveland Ave.
  • Cleveland Ave. to left on Harrison Ave
  • Harrison Ave. to right on Madison St
  • Madison St. to right on Cleveland Street
  • Cleveland St. to left on Harrison Street
  • Harrison St. northwest to the cut through at the Jamaican Restaurant parking lot to Baltimore Ave.
  • Cross Baltimore Ave. to Oliver Street (this section is Hyattsville City)
  • Oliver St. west to 44th Ave
  • 44th Ave. north crossing Queensbury to Crescent Cities
  • Cross north side of Crescent Cities east to 44th Pl.
  • Right on 44th Pl. south to Queensbury Rd.
  • Left on Queensbury Rd. east to Baltimore Ave.
  • Cross Baltimore Ave. at Queensbury Rd. to the Calvert House Inn


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