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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
Transportation

Red Line Closes North Bethesda to Friendship Heights This Summer

WMATA will suspend Red Line service between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights from July 6 to Sept. 6, 2026, with free shuttle buses.

Stewart· Apr 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Budget updates and supporting our community”
Apr 29
Transportation

Bike to Work Day Registration Open for May 15 Event

Registration is open for Bike to Work Day on May 15; MCDOT sponsors 8 of 15 Montgomery County pit stops.

Balcombe· Apr 29, 2026· 3 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 29, 2026”
Apr 29
Transportation

18 Ride On Bus Routes Get New Schedules May 3

MCDOT adjusts schedules on 18 Ride On routes starting May 3, shifting trip times and running times to boost reliability.

MCDOT· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes Coming on Sunday, May 3, to Improve Efficiency”
Apr 29
Transportation

New Sidewalk Coming to Bells Mill Road Near Cabin John Middle School

Nearly a half-mile of new Safe Routes to School sidewalk will connect Buck Branch Park to Cabin John Middle School along Bells Mill Road.

Friedson· Apr 28, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Keeping our Community Safe”
Apr 28
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