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Two Takoma Park Ride On Bus Stops Discontinued Sept. 6

Ride On stops at Carroll Ave. and Maple Ave. in Takoma Park (IDs 20806, 20742) close Sept. 6; alternate stops available nearby.

MCDOT· Aug 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes Will Begin on Sunday, Sept. 6, to Improve Efficiency…”
Aug 6
Transportation

Flash BRT Blue Line Extends to Howard County Sept. 8

The US 29 Flash BRT Blue line extends from Burtonsville into Howard County on Sept. 8, adding four stops to Columbia and Merriweather.

MCDOT· Aug 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes Will Begin on Sunday, Sept. 6, to Improve Efficiency…”
Aug 6
Transportation

MCDOT Holds Virtual Hearing on Pooks Hill Road Traffic Calming

MCDOT hosts a virtual public meeting Aug. 11 on proposed bike lanes, crosswalks, and pavement changes along Pooks Hill Road in Bethesda.

MCDOT· Aug 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Meeting on the Proposed Traffic Calming Improvements Along Pooks …”
Aug 6
Transportation

Flash Blue Line Extends into Howard County Sept. 6

The US29 Flash Blue line adds new trip times and stops into Howard County starting September 6, 2026, in a two-county transit partnership.

MCDOT· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Ride On Bus Service Changes Begin on Sunday, September 6, to Improve Efficie…”
Aug 5
Transportation

20 Ride On Routes Get Schedule Changes Sept. 6

MCDOT adjusts schedules on 19 routes and the Flash Blue line starting Sept. 6, 2026, to improve reliability and on-time performance.

MCDOT· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Ride On Bus Service Changes Begin on Sunday, September 6, to Improve Efficie…”
Aug 5
Transportation

MCDOT Lowers Speed Limits on Kensington, Wheaton Streets

MCDOT is reducing speed limits on residential streets in Kensington, Wheaton, and Glenmont as part of a pedestrian and cyclist safety effort.

MCDOT· Aug 5, 2026· 8 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Data Centers on Pause | Español abajo”
Aug 5
Transportation

County Buys White's Ferry Land for $1.5M

Montgomery County agreed to purchase the Maryland-side White's Ferry property for $1.5M, with the Kuhns family donating $7M+ in ferry assets.

Fani-González· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Data Centers on Pause | Español abajo”
Aug 5
Transportation

Metro Runs Free Shuttles on Red Line North Bethesda to Friendship Heights

Metro is operating free shuttle buses between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights stations, with express and local options along Route 355.

MCDOT· Aug 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On & Metrobus Alternatives During the Partial Red Line Shutdown July 6 …”
Aug 4
Transportation

Ride On Glenmont Express Shuttle Serves Red Line Closure

MCDOT's Glenmont Express Shuttle connects Milestone Park-and-Ride to Shady Grove and Glenmont Metro stations during the Red Line partial shutdown.

MCDOT· Aug 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On & Metrobus Alternatives During the Partial Red Line Shutdown July 6 …”
Aug 4
Transportation

County Plans to Acquire Maryland Landing to Reopen White's Ferry

Montgomery County announced plans to acquire the Maryland-side landing at White's Ferry, closed for over five years, to restore Potomac River crossing.

Friedson· Aug 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building Opportunity, Celebrating Community”
Aug 4
Transportation

Ride On Route 23 Stop Closed Aug. 4 for Construction

Bus stop at 4515 Willard Ave in Friendship Heights closes Aug. 4; riders directed to two nearby alternate stops.

MCDOT· Aug 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Temporary Bus Stop Relocation on Willard Avenue in Friendship Heights to Impact …”
Aug 3
Transportation

County Acquires White's Ferry Property for $1.5M

Montgomery County reached a $1.5M agreement to acquire the White's Ferry property, ramp, and boat launch; ferry boats donated by Potomac Crossing.

Evans· Aug 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “Shebra's August Updates”
Aug 3
Transportation

Ride On Route 38 Stop Moved at Holiday Park Senior Center

Bus stop #23284 at Holiday Park Senior Center relocated to Ferrara Drive sidewalk for ~2 months during window replacement project.

MCDOT· Aug 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Temporary Bus Stop Relocation at Holiday Park Senior Center in Silver Spring to …”
Aug 3
Transportation

All Ride-On Buses Now Free to Ride

Montgomery County's RideOn buses are fare-free as of 2025, with electric buses powered by solar energy added to the fleet.

mc_climate· Aug 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: August - It's cool on the bus”
Aug 1
Transportation

Council Hears Public Testimony on New Hampshire Ave. BRT Study Sept. 22

The Council will take public testimony on the New Hampshire Avenue Bus Rapid Transit facility planning study and alternatives review on Sept. 22.

MCCouncil· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Sept. 15 and 22, 2026”
Jul 31
Transportation

Blocked Spencerville Sidewalk Cleared After Council Intervention

SHA cleared overgrown branches and foliage blocking a New Hampshire Ave sidewalk in Spencerville within a week of Councilmember Glass's office intervening.

Glass· Jul 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette: July 30, 2026”
Jul 30
Transportation

33 County Roads Get Lower Speed Limits Under Vision Zero

Montgomery County has reduced speed limits on 33 roads since July 2025 as part of its Vision Zero pedestrian safety initiative.

Glass· Jul 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette: July 30, 2026”
Jul 30
Transportation

Metro Runs Free Shuttles Along Red Line Closure Corridor

Metro is operating free shuttle buses between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights stations, with express and local service along Route 355.

MCDOT· Jul 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Travel Alternatives Available During Partial Red Line Shutdown”
Jul 29
Transportation

Ride On Glenmont Express Shuttle Launches During Red Line Shutdown

MCDOT's Glenmont Express Shuttle connects Milestone Park-and-Ride to Shady Grove and Glenmont Metro stations during the Red Line closure.

MCDOT· Jul 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Travel Alternatives Available During Partial Red Line Shutdown”
Jul 29
Transportation

County Acquires White's Ferry Maryland Landing for $1.5M

Montgomery County reached a $1.5M state-county deal to acquire the Maryland landing and boat operations at White's Ferry.

Jawando· Jul 28, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Data Center Moratorium Passes in Final Vote”
Jul 28
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