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Red Line Single-Tracking Near Silver Spring, May 11-17

Red Line trains single-track between Silver Spring and Forest Glen May 11–14 after 10 p.m. and all day May 16–17.

MCDOT· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May 2026 Red Line Track Maintenance Schedule”
May 11
Transportation

Ride On Routes 38, 40 Get Temporary Bay Changes at Wheaton Metro

Bus shelter replacement work forces Ride On Routes 38 and 40 to temporary bays at Wheaton Metro starting May 11.

MCDOT· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Temporary Bus Bay Changes at Wheaton Metro Station Begin Monday, May 11”
May 11
Transportation

Bike to Work Day Set for May 15 in Montgomery County

MCDOT sponsors 8 pit stops countywide on May 15; first 18,000 registered riders get a free t-shirt and bike raffle entry.

MCDOT· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Registration Now Open for ‘Bike to Work Day’ on Friday, May 15”
May 11
Transportation

Bike to Work Day Set for May 15 with County Pit Stops

MCDOT-sponsored pit stops with raffles, snacks, and music are planned countywide for Bike to Work Day on May 15, 2026.

MCDOT· May 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette May 7, 2026: Data Centers, Peaceful Protest, and Bike to Work”
May 7
Transportation

Damaged Pedestrian Stop Sign on Brookville Road Replaced

SHA replaced a knocked-down 'Stop for Pedestrians' sign on Brookville Road in Chevy Chase the same day a resident reported it.

Glass· May 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette May 7, 2026: Data Centers, Peaceful Protest, and Bike to Work”
May 7
Transportation

Red Line Single-Tracking Between Forest Glen, Silver Spring May 9–10

Metrorail Red Line trains will single-track between Forest Glen and Silver Spring stations Saturday–Sunday, May 9–10, 2026.

MCDOT· May 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Planned Metrorail Track Maintenance Scheduled for May 9–10”
May 7
Transportation

Ride On Hosts Eight Bike to Work Day Pit Stops May 15

MCDOT's Ride On will staff 8 pit stops across Montgomery County on May 15 for Bike to Work Day, offering transit info and free giveaways.

MCDOT· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Join Ride On for Bike to Work Day Friday, May 15”
May 6
Transportation

MCDOT Builds New Sidewalks Near Four County Schools

Safe Routes to School sidewalk projects are underway near schools in Potomac, Germantown, and Silver Spring.

MCDOT· May 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Celebrates ‘Bike and Roll to School Day’ at Poolesville Elemen…”
May 6
Transportation

MCDOT Hosts Bike and Roll to School Day at Poolesville Elementary

MCDOT joined students and officials at Poolesville Elementary for National Bike and Roll to School Day on May 6.

MCDOT· May 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Celebrates ‘Bike and Roll to School Day’ at Poolesville Elemen…”
May 6
Transportation

MCDOT Launches Countywide Pedestrian Signal Repair Blitz

MCDOT crews are inspecting and repairing crosswalk signals at ~100 high-traffic intersections in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton through early May 2026.

MCDOT· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Launches Crosswalk Signal Repair Blitz to Improve Pedestrian S…”
May 6
Transportation

Ride On Adjusts 18 Bus Route Schedules Starting May 3

MCDOT adjusted schedules on 18 Ride On routes for better efficiency and on-time performance, effective May 3, 2026.

MCDOT· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Reminder: Ride On Bus Service Changes Started on May 3”
May 6
Transportation

Community Meeting on Georgia Ave & Forest Glen Road Safety

MCDOT, SHA, and Council President Fani-González host a public meeting on transit and pedestrian safety at Georgia Ave & Forest Glen Rd.

Fani-González· May 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “District 6 Updates | Español abajo”
May 6
Transportation

Free Student-Led Safety Day Set for May 9 in Rockville

MCDOT hosts free family Safety Day at Carver Educational Services Center, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., organized by Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors.

MCDOT· May 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Free Student-Led Safety Day will be Held on Saturday, May 9 in Rockville ”
May 5
Transportation

Vision Zero Budget Jumps 119% to $497K in FY27

The Vision Zero NDA budget would rise 119% to $497K in FY27, funding a full-time coordinator and a $300K federal Safe Streets grant match.

Montgomery County Council· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 6 to Continue to Review the FY27 Operatin…”
May 5
Transportation

Council Reviews New Transportation Fees Including Bus Lane Fines

Proposed FY27 transport fees include a $75 bus lane fine, new EV charging fees, earlier end to paid parking, and higher parking rates.

Montgomery County Council· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 6 to Continue to Review the FY27 Operatin…”
May 5
Transportation

Virtual Hearing Set for Norwood Road Shared-Use Path

MCDOT holds a virtual public hearing May 12 at 6:30 p.m. on a 1,400-ft shared-use path along Norwood Road in Olney.

MCDOT· May 5, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Norwood Road Shared-Use Path Project in Olney to b…”
May 5
Transportation

Veirs Mill Flash BRT Corridor Set to Open in 2028

Montgomery County's second Flash Bus Rapid Transit corridor along Veirs Mill Road is scheduled to open in 2028, using new hydrogen buses.

MCDOT· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, and Council Vice…”
Apr 30
Transportation

Ride On Fleet Reaches 85 Electric Buses, Hydrogen Buses Coming

Montgomery County now operates 85 electric Ride On buses and plans to introduce hydrogen fuel cell buses within the next year.

MCDOT· Apr 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, and Council Vice…”
Apr 30
Transportation

Ride On Outreach at Metro Stations Before May 3 Service Changes

Ride On staff will be at Silver Spring, Glenmont, Bethesda, and Wheaton Metro stations Apr. 30–May 8 to explain upcoming service changes.

MCDOT· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Riders: Meet Us at the Metro!”
Apr 30
Transportation

Virtual Hearing Set for Norwood Road Shared-Use Path

Montgomery County holds a virtual public hearing May 12 on a proposed shared-use path connecting MD 108 to Ashton Forest Way in Olney.

Luedtke· Apr 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “A Community That Leads”
Apr 29
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