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Elrich Briefing: Snow Removal Challenges Across County Roads

County Executive Elrich and MCDOT highway chief discuss ongoing snow and ice removal from roads and sidewalks at Feb. 4 briefing.

Elrich· Feb 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Feb 4
Transportation

Decorated Flash BRT Buses Mark Valentine's Day in February

Five Flash BRT buses on US 29 are decorated with neon heart lights through Feb. 28, with a weekly $35 gift card giveaway.

MCDOT· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Autobuses Flash decorados celebran el Día de San Valentín durante todo el mes de…”
Feb 3
Transportation

Flash BRT Network Expansion Planned, Howard County Extension Due Fall 2026

MCDOT plans seven new Flash BRT corridors; a U.S. 29 extension to Howard County is expected to open fall 2026.

MCDOT· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Decorated Flash Buses Celebrate Valentine’s Day Throughout February”
Feb 3
Transportation

Snow Tracker Accuracy Questioned a Decade After 2016 Failure

Friedson asks why the county still lacks a reliable snow-removal status tracker nearly 10 years after a similar failure in 2016.

Friedson· Feb 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Seeking Answers and Accountability After Winter Storm Fern”
Feb 3
Transportation

MCDOT Teen Video Contest Accepts PSAs Through Feb. 28

High school students can submit 30-second distracted driving/walking PSAs for prizes up to $800 and up to 5 SSL hours.

MCDOT· Feb 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County ‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ Teen Video Contest is Accepting Submis…”
Feb 2
Transportation

MCDOT Hosts Meeting on North Bethesda Bike Lanes

MCDOT holds Feb. 10 community meeting on proposed separated bike lanes along Executive Blvd. and Grand Park Ave. in North Bethesda.

MCDOT· Feb 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “In-Person Community Meeting on the Proposed Executive Boulevard - Grand Park Ave…”
Feb 2
Transportation

Ride On Flex Zone 918 Launches Sandy Spring–White Oak Service

MCDOT launches zero-fare, on-demand transit Zone 918 serving Sandy Spring, Ednor, Norwood, and Cloverly to White Oak Transit Center starting Feb. 2.

MCDOT· Feb 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “COMING SOON: New Ride On Flex Zone 918 - Sandy Spring to White Oak”
Feb 1
Transportation

Ride On Adjusts 36 Bus Routes Starting Jan. 11

MCDOT changed timetables on 31 routes and bus bay assignments on 6 routes to improve efficiency and on-time performance.

MCDOT· Feb 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changed on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, to Improve Efficiency”
Feb 1
Transportation

Call-n-Ride Program Offers Taxi Subsidies for Qualifying Residents

Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program provides subsidies to offset on-demand taxi costs for eligible residents; contact info available.

MCDOT· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning February 1, 2026”
Jan 30
Transportation

Montgomery County Taxicab Rate Rises to $2.50 Per Mile Feb. 1

All Montgomery County taxicabs, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles, will charge $2.50/mile starting Feb. 1, up from $2.00/mile.

MCDOT· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning Sunday, Feb. 1”
Jan 30
Transportation

Ride On Runs Normal Weekday Schedule Jan. 30

Ride On will operate its normal weekday service on Friday, Jan. 30, though riders should anticipate possible delays and detours.

MCDOT· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Will Operate Normal Weekday Service on Friday, January 30”
Jan 30
Transportation

Medical Center Metro Bus Loop Closure Hits Ride On Routes 34, 46

Metrorail construction closes Medical Center Station bus loop on three Sundays in 2026, rerouting Ride On Routes 34 and 46 to Rockville Pike bus bays.

MCDOT· Jan 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATE: Closure of Medical Center Bus Loop in Bethesda to Impact Ride On Bus Rou…”
Jan 29
Transportation

County Lifts Snow Emergency After Jan. 24-29 Storm

Montgomery County ended its snow emergency at 7 a.m. Jan. 29; parking fees in County garages resume Jan. 30.

MCDOT· Jan 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Ends Snow Emergency for Jan. 24-29 Storm Event  ”
Jan 29
Transportation

Purple Line Construction Disrupts Silver Spring Condo Drainage

A drainage pipe removed during Purple Line construction along the Capital Crescent Trail in Silver Spring is being replaced after resident complaints.

Glass· Jan 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: January 29, 2026”
Jan 29
Transportation

Winter Storm Hits County; Removal Complaints Mount

Montgomery County residents report frustration with snow removal after this weekend's winter storm; sub-freezing temps and more snow possible.

Glass· Jan 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: January 29, 2026”
Jan 29
Transportation

Ride On Resumes Normal Weekday Service Jan. 29

Ride On bus service returns to its regular weekday schedule Thursday, Jan. 29, following disruptions from a winter weather event.

MCDOT· Jan 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Will Resume Normal Weekday Service on Thursday, January 29”
Jan 28
Transportation

Ride On Resumes Regular Weekday Service Jan. 29

Ride On bus service returns to its normal weekday schedule on Thursday, January 29, 2026, following a service disruption.

MCDOT· Jan 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On to Resume Regular Weekday Service Tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 29”
Jan 28
Transportation

MCDOT Plowing Near Complete; Up to 11.5 Inches Fell

MCDOT crews have plowed primary roads and are nearly done with residential streets after up to 11.5 inches of snow and sleet.

MCDOT· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Transportation

Snow Emergency, Parking Restrictions End Jan. 29

Montgomery County's snow emergency lifts Thursday, Jan. 29 at 7 a.m.; County garage parking enforcement resumes Friday.

Elrich· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Transportation

MacArthur Blvd Bikeway Meeting Moves to Virtual Jan. 28

MCDOT's Jan. 28 public meeting on the MacArthur Blvd bikeway project in Potomac is now virtual-only due to inclement weather.

MCDOT· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATE – Hybrid Public Information Meeting Changed to Virtual (Online Only) on t…”
Jan 27
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