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6.8 MW Microgrid Launched at Derwood Transit Depot

The David F. Bone Center in Derwood activated a 6.8 MW microgrid with 9,800 solar panels, 2 MW EV charging, and battery storage for 200 Ride On buses.

DEP· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | June 2026”
Jun 10
Transportation

MD 355 Commuter Changes Expected Starting July for Red Line

Elrich will preview major commuter impacts along MD 355 beginning in July due to Red Line construction at his June 10 briefing.

PIO· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Jun 10
Transportation

County Unveils 250th Anniversary Commemorative Ride On Bus

Montgomery County launches its Semiquincentennial celebration with a specially wrapped Ride On bus featuring county history imagery, debuting June 10.

mcg-pio· Jun 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Launches 250th Anniversary Celebration with Unveiling of Comme…”
Jun 9
Transportation

Wheaton Parking Rates Rise, Saturdays Go Free July 1

MCDOT raising weekday garage, lot, and meter rates in Downtown Wheaton starting July 1; Saturday parking becomes free.

MCDOT· Jun 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Hours and Rates for Montgomery County Parking Garages, Lots, and Meters in D…”
Jun 9
Transportation

Council to Vote on $4.8M Capital Crescent Trail Funding

Council expected to approve $4,845,000 supplemental appropriation to FY26 Capital Budget for Capital Crescent Trail construction.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jun 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on June 9 to Approve Supplemental Funding for th…”
Jun 8
Transportation

Purple Line Work Closes Wayne Ave Overnight June 7–16

Overnight Purple Line construction closes Wayne Ave between Flower Ave and Sligo Creek Pkwy, disrupting Ride On bus stops nightly 10 p.m.–4 a.m.

MCDOT· Jun 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Routes Will Be Impacted by Purple Line Construction Street Closures from…”
Jun 8
Transportation

Virtual Hearing Set for Cheltenham Drive Bikeway, Bethesda

MCDOT holds a virtual public hearing June 10 at 6:30 p.m. on proposed bike lanes along Norfolk Ave and Cheltenham Drive in Bethesda.

MCDOT· Jun 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Cheltenham Drive Bikeway Project in Bethesda to be…”
Jun 8
Transportation

Ride On Buses Rerouted for Purple Line Wayne Ave Closures

Overnight closures on Wayne Ave and Manchester Rd from June 7–16 will disrupt Ride On bus stops during Purple Line wire installation.

MCDOT· Jun 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATE: Ride On Routes Will Be Impacted by Purple Line Construction Street Closu…”
Jun 7
Transportation

Ride On Bus Bays Shift at Forest Glen Metro June 8–19

Temporary bus bay relocations at Forest Glen Metro Station affect Ride On Routes 7, 8, and the Holy Cross Hospital Shuttle starting June 8.

MCDOT· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Temporary Bus Bay Changes at Forest Glen Metro Station Will Impact Ride On Route…”
Jun 5
Transportation

MCDOT Graduates 35 Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors

Montgomery County's Vision Zero Youth Ambassador program graduated 28 students and 8 peer mentors, who collectively logged 1,311 service hours.

MCDOT· Jun 5, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Graduates 35 ‘Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors’ and Peer Mentors”
Jun 5
Transportation

Wheaton/Glenmont Flex Bus Service Ends July 1

Ride On's Wheaton/Glenmont Flex bus route will discontinue service on July 1, 2026.

MCDOT· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Public Transit Expands Access to Montgomery County's 14 Primary Election Ea…”
Jun 5
Transportation

Ride On Stop at Veirs Mill/Parkland Closed Through June 12

Ride On bus stop #14633 on Veirs Mill Rd at Parkland Dr stays closed daily 9AM–4PM through June 12 due to Washington Gas maintenance.

MCDOT· Jun 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Update: Temporary Closure of Ride On Bus Stop at Veirs Mill Rd and Parkland Dr E…”
Jun 4
Transportation

Ride On #RideWithPride Bus Returns for Fourth Year

MCDOT's #RideWithPride Ride On bus will serve routes across Montgomery County throughout June 2026 for the fourth consecutive year.

MCDOT· Jun 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “County Executive Marc Elrich and Councilmember Evan Glass Join LGBTQ+ Leaders fo…”
Jun 4
Transportation

MCDOT Lists Active and Recent Traffic Calming Projects Countywide

MCDOT details a dozen active and recently completed traffic calming and intersection improvement projects across Montgomery County.

MCDOT· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County is Enhancing Pedestrian Safety Through Summer Traffic Engineer…”
Jun 3
Transportation

Montgomery Village Avenue Gets 2.4-Mile Pedestrian Safety Overhaul

MCDOT is installing signals, hybrid beacons, and upgraded crosswalks along 2.4 miles of Montgomery Village Avenue in Gaithersburg.

MCDOT· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County is Enhancing Pedestrian Safety Through Summer Traffic Engineer…”
Jun 3
Transportation

MCDOT Upgrades Bel Pre Road Pedestrian Safety Near Argyle Middle School

MCDOT is adding signals, crosswalk upgrades, lane narrowing, and median barriers along a half-mile of Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring.

MCDOT· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County is Enhancing Pedestrian Safety Through Summer Traffic Engineer…”
Jun 3
Transportation

Virtual Hearing Set on Purple Line Long Branch Sidewalk Plan

MCDOT holds a June 23 virtual public hearing on proposed ADA-compliant sidewalks near the Purple Line Long Branch station in Silver Spring.

MCDOT· Jun 3, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Purple Line Sidewalk Proposal for the Long Branch …”
Jun 3
Transportation

MCDOT Parking Garages to Get Energy, Lighting Upgrades

State grant funds lighting, switchgear, and automation upgrades in public parking facilities, plus solar canopy studies in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton.

MCDOT· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Secures $8.3 Million State Investment for Clean Energy and Ene…”
Jun 3
Transportation

Purple Line Work Closes Wayne Ave Overnight Through June 6

Overnight Purple Line construction closes Wayne Avenue in both directions between Dale Drive and Sligo Creek Pkwy through June 6.

MCDOT· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Routes Will Be Impacted by Purple Line Construction Through June 6 in Si…”
Jun 1
Transportation

MCDOT Releases Updated ADA Design Guidelines for Roadways

Montgomery County DOT issued revised design standards covering ADA-compliant driveways, curbs, ramps, sidewalks, bike paths, and permeable pavement.

MCDOT· Jun 1, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Releases Revised Design Guidelines for ADA-Compliant Roadway I…”
Jun 1
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