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Snow Portal Tracks Storm Response, Ride On Status

MCDOT's Snow Portal will post road treatment updates and Ride On bus service changes ahead of Sunday's forecast 1-3 inch snowfall.

MCDOT· Dec 12, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Snow Portal to Provide Storm Response and Bus Service Status U…”
Dec 12
Transportation

MCDOT Seeks High School Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors

MCDOT is recruiting high school students as Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors; applications due December 5.

MCDOT· Dec 3, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 3, 2025”
Dec 3
Transportation

TE Committee Votes 3-0 to Advance Transportation Demand Management Repeal

The Transportation and Environment Committee voted 3-0 on Bill 24-25, repealing Transportation Demand Management rules; full Council vote pending.

Balcombe· Nov 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 19, 2025”
Nov 19
Transportation

Four Corners to Get Wider Sidewalk, Tree Buffer Under Corridor Plan

PHP Committee adopted a recommendation to widen Four Corners sidewalks using an existing travel lane, prioritizing pedestrian safety near Blair and Northwood High Schools.

Fani-González· Nov 14, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “A more balanced University Boulevard Corridor Plan”
Nov 14
Transportation

Veirs Mill Road BRT Community Meeting Set for Oct. 21 in Kensington

MCDOT and Councilmember Fani-González host a Veirs Mill BRT public meeting Oct. 21 at Albert Einstein High School.

Fani-González· Oct 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “It's been a hard couple weeks”
Oct 15
Transportation

Teen Killed Crossing University Blvd Spurs Safety Request to SHA

16-year-old James Anderson of Wheaton High died crossing University Blvd; Fani-González has urged SHA to redesign the corridor.

Fani-González· Oct 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “It's been a hard couple weeks”
Oct 15
Transportation

Georgia Ave Safety Improvements in Montgomery Hills Funded by State

State funding secured for Georgia Ave pedestrian, bicycle, and roadway improvements in Montgomery Hills; construction set to begin in 2028.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Transportation

Ride On Route 41 Schedule Adjusted Starting Sept. 7

Ride On Route 41 serving Aspen Hill, Glenmont, and Wheaton has a schedule adjustment effective September 7 to improve on-time performance.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Transportation

Veirs Mill Road BRT Safety Upgrades Detailed

MCDOT outlined safety improvements at Newport Mill intersection as part of the Veirs Mill Road Bus Rapid Transit project.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Transportation

MCDOT Plans Safety Upgrades at Veirs Mill Road–Newport Mill Intersection

MCDOT will add a crosswalk, sidewalk, and LED lighting at the Newport Mill intersection as part of the Veirs Mill Road BRT project.

MCDOT· Jul 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Another step to confront the housing crisis”
Jul 23
Transportation

Committee Votes 2-1 to Remove Midcounty Highway Extended from Master Plan

The TE committee voted 2-1 to remove the M-83 Midcounty Highway Extended project from the Master Plan of Highways and Transitways.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Transportation

Ride On Bus Service Goes Fare-Free Countywide

Ride On, Ride On extRa, Ride On Flex, and Flash buses became fare-free on June 29; Metrobus fares remain $2.25.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Transportation

L8 Metrobus Replaced by M22 Route Starting June 29

WMATA's Better Bus Initiative replaces the L8 Metrobus with the new M22 route on June 29, connecting Olney to Bethesda via Wheaton.

Fani-González· May 29, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Big news in North Bethesda, plus loads of events”
May 29
Transportation

FY26 Budget Includes Funding to Reopen White's Ferry

Montgomery County's adopted FY26 budget allocates funds toward a proposed solution to reopen White's Ferry.

Balcombe· May 21, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Budget) Message from Marilyn: Thursday, May 22, 2025”
May 21
Transportation

Forest Glen Pedestrian Passageway Delayed Two Years to FY30

The Forest Glen Passageway project was pushed back two years in the FY26 budget; construction now starts in FY30.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
Transportation

Bike to Work Day Pit Stop Set for Germantown May 15

A Bike to Work Day pit stop returns to Germantown's BlackRock Center for the Arts on May 15, 7:30–9:30 AM; registration is open.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
Transportation

Ride On Seeks Art Submissions for 50th Anniversary Contest

Ride On is holding an art contest to mark 50 years of service in Montgomery County; entries accepted through April 15.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
Transportation

MCDOT Offering Low-Cost Adult Bike Classes April Through June

MCDOT is hosting nine Learn to Ride and one Basic Skills adult bike class in April, May, and June; April registration is open now.

MCDOT· Mar 12, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 12, 2025”
Mar 12
Transportation

Planning Board Votes to Remove Midcounty Highway M-83 from Master Plan

The Planning Board voted to remove the unbuilt Midcounty Highway extension (M-83) from the Master Plan of Highways and Transitways.

Balcombe· Mar 12, 2025· 5 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 12, 2025”
Mar 12
Transportation

MCDOT Seeks Feedback on Ride On Bus Route Changes at Feb. 18 Forum

MCDOT hosts a public forum on proposed changes to Ride On routes 10, 34, 42, new route 40, and Metrobus routes L8 and T2, effective June 29.

MCDOT· Feb 18, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “More info on More Housing NOW”
Feb 18
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