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Free Youth Cruiser SmarTrip Cards Available at County Libraries

Students ages 5–18 in Montgomery County can ride Metrobus and Metrorail for free using a Youth Cruiser SmarTrip card.

MCDOT· Feb 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “REBROADCAST: Ride On Bus System Opens Doors to Science, Technology Opportunities…”
Feb 10
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Ride On Buses Connect Students to Life Sciences Training Program

MCDOT's fare-free Ride On service is helping 200+ underrepresented students reach Learning Undefeated's STEM career program.

MCDOT· Feb 10, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “REBROADCAST: Ride On Bus System Opens Doors to Science, Technology Opportunities…”
Feb 10
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MCDOT Launches Two-Day Pothole Blitz Feb. 11-12

125+ MCDOT workers will repair potholes across 5,400 lane miles of County roads Wednesday and Thursday after recent winter storm.

MCDOT· Feb 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Department of Transportation Addresses Potholes from Winter St…”
Feb 10
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Council Hears $4.85M Capital Crescent Trail Supplemental Appropriation

A $4,845,000 supplemental appropriation to the FY26 Capital Budget for the Capital Crescent Trail goes to public hearing Feb. 10.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
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Montgomery County Taxi Rate Rises to $2.50 Per Mile

Taxicab fares in Montgomery County increased from $2 to $2.50 per mile on Feb. 1, 2026, with a new $1 nighttime surcharge added.

MCDOT· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate Changed in Montgomery County on February 1, 2026”
Feb 9
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MCDOT Teen Video Contest Accepts Submissions Through Feb. 28

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

MCDOT· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County ‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ Teen Video Contest is Accepting Submis…”
Feb 9
Transportation

Virtual Hearing Set for Redwing Road Sidewalk in Bethesda

MCDOT holds a virtual public hearing Feb. 11 on a proposed 5-ft concrete sidewalk along Redwing Road in Bethesda.

MCDOT· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Redwing Road Sidewalk Proposal in Bethesda to be H…”
Feb 9
Transportation

MCDOT Holds Meeting on North Bethesda Bike Lane Plan

MCDOT hosts an in-person community meeting Feb. 10 on proposed separated bike lanes along Executive Blvd and Grand Park Ave.

MCDOT· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “In-Person Community Meeting on the Proposed Executive Boulevard - Grand Park Ave…”
Feb 9
Transportation

Ride On Route 48 Detoured at Rockville Station Due to Water Main Break

A water main break on N Horners Lane forces Route 48 onto Route 59 routing between N Horners Lane and Southlawn Lane through end of service Feb. 8.

MCDOT· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Detours on Route 20 and 48 This Evening February 8”
Feb 9
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Ride On Route 20 Detoured Around Nolte Ave Due to Snowbanks

Route 20 is detoured to Silver Spring only, bypassing Nolte Ave and staying on Sligo Ave, through end of service Feb. 8.

MCDOT· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Detours on Route 20 and 48 This Evening February 8”
Feb 9
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Ride On Adjusts 36 Bus Route Schedules for Efficiency

MCDOT changed timetables on 31 Ride On routes and bus bay assignments on 6 routes starting Jan. 11, 2026.

MCDOT· Feb 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changed on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, to Improve Efficiency”
Feb 8
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Medical Center Metro Bus Loop Closure Disrupts Ride On Routes 34, 46

Metrorail construction closes Medical Center Metro bus loop on select Sundays in Feb. and Apr. 2026, rerouting Ride On routes 34 and 46.

MCDOT· Feb 5, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Closure of Medical Center Bus Loop in Bethesda to Impact Ride On Bus Routes 34 a…”
Feb 5
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Ride On Flex On-Demand Transit Launches in Sandy Spring and Ashton

Montgomery County's new Ride On Flex service is now operating in Sandy Spring and Ashton, offering app- or phone-booked trips within the service zone.

MCDOT· Feb 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Better Winter Storm Response”
Feb 4
Transportation

New Zero-Fare Ride On Flex Zone 918 Launches in East County

A new on-demand, zero-fare Ride On Flex zone now serves Ednor, Sandy Spring, Norwood, Cloverly, and New Hampshire Ave corridor.

Mink· Feb 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “February Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Feb 4
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Council Grills MCDOT on Post-Snowstorm Sidewalk Clearance Failures

Council briefing revealed MCDOT does not coordinate snow removal with MCPS bus and walking routes.

Mink· Feb 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “February Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Feb 4
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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