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Towing Reform Bill Heads to March 24 Public Hearing

Expedited Bill 14-26 (Vehicle Recovery Act) would require tow companies to accept alternative proof of ownership when releasing impounded vehicles.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on March 24, April 7, 8 and 9 …”
Mar 13
Transportation

MARC Student Saver Program Offers 50% Discount on Train Fares

Maryland Transit Administration's new MARC Student Saver Program gives high school through graduate students 50% off one-way and monthly tickets.

Glass· Mar 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: March 12, 2026”
Mar 12
Transportation

Vehicle Recovery Act Introduced to Aid Families of ICE Detainees

The Vehicle Recovery Act was introduced last week to simplify impounded vehicle retrieval for families of ICE detainees.

Evans· Mar 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “February Recap”
Mar 11
Transportation

Ride On Route 38 Drops Veirs Mill/Gail St Stop March 13

Ride On bus route 38 will discontinue the Veirs Mill Rd at Gail St stop (26828) and replace it with a new stop at Centerhill St (26826).

MCDOT· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Discontinues a Route 38 Bus Stop on Veirs Mill Road in Silver Spring Beg…”
Mar 9
Transportation

WMATA Begins Phase 2 & 3 Bus Shelter Work at Shady Grove Station

Bus shelter replacement at Shady Grove Metrorail Station enters new phases March 9–20, closing multiple bays and shifting routes to temporary stops.

MCDOT· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATE: New Phase of Ongoing Bus Shelter Replacement Work Start at Shady Grove M…”
Mar 9
Transportation

Ride On Drops Route 38 Stop at Veirs Mill & Gail St.

Route 38 will no longer serve the Veirs Mill Rd & Gail St stop (#26828) starting March 13; nearest alternative is Centerhill St stop.

MCDOT· Mar 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Discontinues a Route 38 Bus Stop Beginning March 13”
Mar 7
Transportation

Red Line Single-Tracking Between Medical Center and Friendship Heights

Red Line trains will single track between Medical Center and Friendship Heights stations this weekend, March 7–8, due to planned track work.

MCDOT· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Planned Red Line Metrorail Track Work Beginning Saturday, March 7 through Sunday…”
Mar 6
Transportation

Prince George's Board Backs Hybrid BRT Alternative for NH Ave

Prince George's County Planning Board voted Feb. 19 to endorse the Hybrid Alternative as the locally preferred BRT option for New Hampshire Ave.

MCDOT· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Update: New Hampshire Avenue Flash BRT Study Advances to the Montgomery County P…”
Mar 4
Transportation

Free Drop-In E-Scooter Classes Offered April 25, June 7

Free, walk-up e-scooter classes follow bike sessions at Montgomery College and Westfield Montgomery Mall; no pre-registration needed.

MCDOT· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Offering Adult Bike and E-Scooter Classes in April, May, and J…”
Mar 3
Transportation

MCDOT Offers Adult Bike Classes April–June, $10 Fee

Nine Learn to Ride and one Basic Skills bike class offered countywide April through June; registration opens today for April sessions.

MCDOT· Mar 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Offering Adult Bike and E-Scooter Classes in April, May, and J…”
Mar 3
Transportation

Towing Vehicle Recovery Bill Introduced in County Council

Expedited Bill 14-26 would require towing companies to accept alternative proof of ownership and allow family members to reclaim vehicles.

Stewart· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector P…”
Mar 2
Transportation

TE Committee Reviews $2.2B Transportation CIP Mass Transit

Council's TE Committee reviews Mass Transit subcategory of FY27-32 CIP, totaling over $1.3B — 58% of the $2.2B transportation budget.

MCCouncil· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 2, 2026”
Feb 27
Transportation

TE Committee Briefed on WMATA Red Line Shutdown Mitigation

Council's TE Committee gets briefing March 2 on plans to mitigate Red Line shutdown between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights, July–Sept. 2026.

MCCouncil· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 2, 2026”
Feb 27
Transportation

MCDOT Launches TravelSmart Commuter Services Expansion

Montgomery County's TravelSmart initiative expands Commuter Services beyond work trips to include schools, errands, and community activities.

MCDOT· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Transportation

WMATA Replacing Bus Shelters at Shady Grove Metro Station

Bus bays at Shady Grove East will be temporarily closed in two phases through March 16 for shelter replacement work.

MCDOT· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATE: Status of Ongoing Bus Shelter Replacement Work at Shady Metrorail Statio…”
Feb 26
Transportation

MCDOT Pothole Blitz Targets 5,400 Lane Miles After Winter Storm

MCDOT completed a countywide pothole blitz covering 5,400 lane miles of county roads following recent winter storm damage.

MCDOT· Feb 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 26, 2026”
Feb 26
Transportation

MCDOT Wraps Snow Plowing, 200+ Trees Down Countywide

Montgomery County plowing operations near completion by 6 p.m.; over 200 downed trees reported on roads and wires.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County February 2026 Snow Update #3: Final Update, Downed Trees Being…”
Feb 23
Transportation

Call-n-Ride Subsidy Program Available for Qualifying Residents

Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program offers subsidies to offset on-demand taxi costs for eligible residents.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate Changed in Montgomery County on February 1, 2026”
Feb 23
Transportation

Montgomery County Taxi Rates Rise to $2.50 Per Mile

Taxicab fares increased from $2 to $2.50 per mile on Feb. 1, 2026, with a new $1 nighttime surcharge for trips between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate Changed in Montgomery County on February 1, 2026”
Feb 23
Transportation

Ride On Buses Running Regular Schedule Post-Storm

Ride On buses are operating on a regular schedule following the Feb. 23 snowstorm; riders can check RideOnBus.com for delays.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County February 2026 Snow Update #2: Plowing Update, Downed Trees Bei…”
Feb 23
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