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Lakeforest Transit Center Redevelopment Breaks Ground in Gaithersburg

Phase one of the Lakeforest Transit Center redevelopment at the former Lakeforest Mall site is underway, serving ~2,000 daily riders.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Feb 23
Transportation

Medical Center Metro Bus Loop Closes Sundays, Rerouting Routes 34 and 46

Metrorail construction will close the Medical Center Metro bus loop on three Sundays in March and May 2026.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Feb 23
Transportation

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

New zero-fare, on-demand transit zone began Feb. 2, serving Ednor, Sandy Spring, Norwood, and Cloverly communities.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Feb 23
Transportation

Ride On Buses Zero-Fare; Schedule Adjustments Possible Monday

All Ride On buses are zero-fare during the storm; service adjustments will be announced by 4 a.m. the day they take effect.

Friedson· Feb 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “February Winter Storm Update”
Feb 22
Transportation

County Garage Parking Free Through Monday Noon During Storm

County garage parking is free through at least noon Monday, Feb. 23; enforcement suspended to let residents retrieve vehicles post-storm.

Friedson· Feb 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “February Winter Storm Update”
Feb 22
Transportation

MCDOT Snow Portal Tracks Storm Response, Road Clearing

The Montgomery County Snow Portal will be updated throughout the storm with road-clearing status and Ride On service adjustments.

MCDOT· Feb 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Winter Storm Update - Feb. 22, 2026”
Feb 22
Transportation

County Snow Emergency May Restrict On-Street Parking

A snow emergency declaration — under consideration Sunday — would ban parking on snow emergency routes and waive County garage fees.

MCDOT· Feb 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Winter Storm Update - Feb. 22, 2026”
Feb 22
Transportation

MCDOT Snow Portal Tracks Storm Response, Cleanup Requests

The Montgomery County Snow Portal will provide storm response updates; cleanup service requests accepted only after initial plowing operations end.

MCDOT· Feb 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Preparativos para la tormenta invernal pronosticada para el domingo 22 de febrer…”
Feb 22
Transportation

Ride On Bus Service Changes Possible Monday During Storm

Ride On may reduce to weekend or 'Schedule S' service Monday, Feb. 23; updates posted by 4 a.m. day-of at RideOnBus.com.

MCDOT· Feb 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Preparativos para la tormenta invernal pronosticada para el domingo 22 de febrer…”
Feb 22
Transportation

Snow Emergency Parking Rules, Free County Garages Sunday

County parking garages are free Sunday; a snow emergency declaration — still pending — would extend free parking and impose street parking restrictions.

MCDOT· Feb 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Preparativos para la tormenta invernal pronosticada para el domingo 22 de febrer…”
Feb 22
Transportation

Ride On Bus Service May Shift to Reduced Schedule Monday

Ride On may reduce weekday service to a weekend or S schedule Monday, Feb. 23; any changes will be announced by 4 a.m. that day.

MCDOT· Feb 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Maryland PIO - Press Release Update”
Feb 21
Transportation

MCDOT Snow Plowing Operations to Prioritize Primary, Emergency Roads

MCDOT will plow primary and emergency roads first before moving to residential streets; plow service requests accepted only after initial operations complete.

MCDOT· Feb 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Maryland PIO - Press Release Update”
Feb 21
Transportation

County Weighs Snow Emergency Declaration for Sunday Storm

A snow emergency decision will come Sunday afternoon, triggering parking restrictions and free County garage parking if declared.

MCDOT· Feb 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Maryland PIO - Press Release Update”
Feb 21
Transportation

Free Transit Workshop at Germantown Library Feb. 27

MCDOT Commuter Services hosts a free Upcounty Travel Training Workshop on Feb. 27, 1–3 p.m. at Germantown Library.

MCDOT· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Free Travel Training Workshop to Help Residents Navigate Public Transportation O…”
Feb 20
Transportation

WMATA Starts Phase 2 Bus Shelter Work at Shady Grove East

Phase 2 of bus shelter replacements at Shady Grove East Metrorail Station began Feb. 16, temporarily closing some bus bays.

MCDOT· Feb 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Continues with Phase 2 of the Bus…”
Feb 19
Transportation

MCDOT Teen Video Contest Accepts Entries Through Feb. 28

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

MCDOT· Feb 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County ‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ Teen Video Contest is Accepting Submis…”
Feb 19
Transportation

Wheaton Parking Garages Get $34,650 LED Lighting Upgrade

TE Committee considers a $34,650 supplemental appropriation to convert Wheaton parking facility lighting to LED using a Maryland Energy Administration grant.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Transportation

TE Committee Reviews $2.2B Transportation CIP for FY27-32

TE Committee examines $2.2B FY27-32 transportation CIP—a 25% increase over prior plan—covering highways, bridges, parking, and bike/ped facilities.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Transportation

Ride On Recruiting Transit Advisory Group Members for Two-Year Terms

Ride On seeks applicants for its Transit Advisory Group, especially students, seniors, people with disabilities, and bilingual residents.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Transportation

Medical Center Bus Loop Closure Reroutes Ride On Routes 34, 46

Metrorail construction closes Medical Center Metro bus loop on three Sundays in 2026, shifting Ride On routes to Rockville Pike bus bays.

MCDOT· Feb 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED DATES: Closure of Medical Center Bus Loop in Bethesda to Impact Ride On …”
Feb 17
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