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Virtual Hearing Set for Redwing Road Sidewalk in Bethesda

MCDOT holds a virtual public hearing Feb. 11 on a proposed 5-ft concrete sidewalk along Redwing Road in Bethesda.

MCDOT· Jan 12, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Redwing Road Sidewalk Proposal in Bethesda to be H…”
Jan 12
Transportation

Ride On Adjusts 36 Bus Route Schedules Jan. 11

MCDOT changes timetables on 31 routes and bus bay assignments on 6 routes starting Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.

MCDOT· Jan 11, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, to Improve Efficiency”
Jan 11
Transportation

Silver Spring Metro North Entrance Partially Closed Jan. 12-16

A partial closure of the north entrance to the Silver Spring Metro station platform is expected Jan. 12–16 due to Purple Line construction.

MCDOT· Jan 10, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Purple Line Construction Update”
Jan 10
Transportation

Silver Spring Metro Station to Close Jan. 17-19 for Purple Line Work

The Silver Spring Metro Red Line station will close Jan. 17–19 due to Purple Line construction; shuttle buses and Ride On routes available.

MCDOT· Jan 10, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Purple Line Construction Update”
Jan 10
Transportation

WMATA Replacing Bus Shelters at Shady Grove East Station

Bus shelter replacement work at Shady Grove East Metrorail Station in Rockville runs Jan. 5–Feb. 6 in two phases.

MCDOT· Jan 8, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Has Begun Bus Shelter Replacement…”
Jan 8
Transportation

County, MCPS Add 163 EVs and Electric Buses to Fleets

The County and MCPS expanded their combined fleets with 36 electric buses, 119 electric/hybrid cars and vans, and more in FY2025.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Transportation

Ride On Buses Go Zero-Fare Countywide

Montgomery County implemented a zero-fare policy for all Ride On bus services, eliminating fares for riders.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Transportation

Glass Hosts Road Safety Town Hall Jan. 10 in Rockville

Councilmember Glass convenes panel on pedestrian and street safety after 678 crashes, 18 fatalities in 2025.

Glass· Jan 6, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Councilmember Evan Glass to Host a Town Hall on Road Safety”
Jan 6
Transportation

Taxicab Meter Rate Rises to $2.50/Mile Feb. 1

Montgomery County taxis will charge $2.50 per mile starting Feb. 1, 2026, up from $2, with a new $1 nighttime surcharge.

MCDOT· Jan 5, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning February 1, 2026”
Jan 5
Transportation

36 Ride On Routes Get Schedule, Bay Changes Jan. 11

MCDOT adjusts timetables on 31 routes and bus bay assignments on 6 routes starting Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.

MCDOT· Jan 4, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, to Improve Efficiency”
Jan 4
Transportation

Silver Spring Metro North Entrance Partially Closing Jan. 12–16

The north entrance to the Silver Spring Metro station platform faces a partial closure Jan. 12–16 due to Purple Line construction.

MCDOT· Jan 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Purple Line Construction Update”
Jan 3
Transportation

Silver Spring Metro Station to Close Jan. 17–19 for Purple Line Work

The Silver Spring Red Line station will close for 3 days in mid-January due to Purple Line construction; shuttles and Ride On buses available.

MCDOT· Jan 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Purple Line Construction Update”
Jan 3
Transportation

WMATA Replacing Bus Shelters at Shady Grove East Station

Bus shelter replacement work at Shady Grove East begins Jan. 5, with temporary stop closures across two phases through Feb. 6.

MCDOT· Jan 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATE: Bus Shelter Replacement Work at Shady Grove East ”
Jan 2
Transportation

TRiPS Commuter Store Closed New Year's Day

The TRiPS Commuter Store at Silver Spring Transit Center and the Mobile Commuter Store will both be closed Jan. 1.

MCDOT· Dec 31, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Transportation Schedules for the New Year”
Dec 31
Transportation

County Parking Free at Garages, Lots, Meters on New Year's Day

All Montgomery County public garage, lot, and curbside meter parking is free on Jan. 1, 2025.

MCDOT· Dec 31, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Transportation Schedules for the New Year”
Dec 31
Transportation

Metrorail Runs Weekend Schedule New Year's Day; Parking Free

Metrorail operates 6 a.m. to midnight on a Weekend Late Night schedule Jan. 1; all Metro parking is free.

MCDOT· Dec 31, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Transportation Schedules for the New Year”
Dec 31
Transportation

Ride On Service Reduced New Year's Day; Several Routes Suspended

On Jan. 1, extRa 101 and Flex are not in service; Lime and Pink run Sunday schedules; Flash Blue suspended.

MCDOT· Dec 31, 2025· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Transportation Schedules for the New Year”
Dec 31
Transportation

MARC Train on Holiday Schedule New Year's Eve

MARC Train runs an R (reduced) schedule on all three lines on Dec. 31 and is not in service Jan. 1.

MCDOT· Dec 31, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Transportation Schedules for the New Year”
Dec 31
Transportation

Metrorail, Metrobus Run Normal Schedule New Year's Eve; Parking Free After 8 PM

Metrorail operates 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. on a regular weekday schedule Dec. 31; parking free from 8 p.m.

MCDOT· Dec 31, 2025· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Transportation Schedules for the New Year”
Dec 31
Transportation

Ride On Buses Run Regular Schedule New Year's Eve

Ride On, extRa, Flash, and Flex routes all operate on normal weekday schedules on Dec. 31.

MCDOT· Dec 31, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Transportation Schedules for the New Year”
Dec 31
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