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Ride On Stop at Veirs Mill/Parkland Closed Through June 12

Ride On bus stop #14633 on Veirs Mill Rd at Parkland Dr stays closed daily 9AM–4PM through June 12 due to Washington Gas maintenance.

MCDOT· Jun 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Update: Temporary Closure of Ride On Bus Stop at Veirs Mill Rd and Parkland Dr E…”
Jun 4
Transportation

Ride On #RideWithPride Bus Returns for Fourth Year

MCDOT's #RideWithPride Ride On bus will serve routes across Montgomery County throughout June 2026 for the fourth consecutive year.

MCDOT· Jun 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “County Executive Marc Elrich and Councilmember Evan Glass Join LGBTQ+ Leaders fo…”
Jun 4
Transportation

MCDOT Lists Active and Recent Traffic Calming Projects Countywide

MCDOT details a dozen active and recently completed traffic calming and intersection improvement projects across Montgomery County.

MCDOT· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County is Enhancing Pedestrian Safety Through Summer Traffic Engineer…”
Jun 3
Transportation

Montgomery Village Avenue Gets 2.4-Mile Pedestrian Safety Overhaul

MCDOT is installing signals, hybrid beacons, and upgraded crosswalks along 2.4 miles of Montgomery Village Avenue in Gaithersburg.

MCDOT· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County is Enhancing Pedestrian Safety Through Summer Traffic Engineer…”
Jun 3
Transportation

MCDOT Upgrades Bel Pre Road Pedestrian Safety Near Argyle Middle School

MCDOT is adding signals, crosswalk upgrades, lane narrowing, and median barriers along a half-mile of Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring.

MCDOT· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County is Enhancing Pedestrian Safety Through Summer Traffic Engineer…”
Jun 3
Transportation

Virtual Hearing Set on Purple Line Long Branch Sidewalk Plan

MCDOT holds a June 23 virtual public hearing on proposed ADA-compliant sidewalks near the Purple Line Long Branch station in Silver Spring.

MCDOT· Jun 3, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Purple Line Sidewalk Proposal for the Long Branch …”
Jun 3
Transportation

MCDOT Parking Garages to Get Energy, Lighting Upgrades

State grant funds lighting, switchgear, and automation upgrades in public parking facilities, plus solar canopy studies in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton.

MCDOT· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Secures $8.3 Million State Investment for Clean Energy and Ene…”
Jun 3
Transportation

Purple Line Work Closes Wayne Ave Overnight Through June 6

Overnight Purple Line construction closes Wayne Avenue in both directions between Dale Drive and Sligo Creek Pkwy through June 6.

MCDOT· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Routes Will Be Impacted by Purple Line Construction Through June 6 in Si…”
Jun 1
Transportation

MCDOT Releases Updated ADA Design Guidelines for Roadways

Montgomery County DOT issued revised design standards covering ADA-compliant driveways, curbs, ramps, sidewalks, bike paths, and permeable pavement.

MCDOT· Jun 1, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Releases Revised Design Guidelines for ADA-Compliant Roadway I…”
Jun 1
Transportation

Ride On Flex Rockville, Glenmont/Wheaton Zones Cut July 1

MCDOT will end on-demand Ride On Flex service in the Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton zones on July 1, 2026.

MCDOT· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Flex On-Demand Transit Service Update: Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton Zo…”
Jun 1
Transportation

Vehicle Recovery Act Expands ID Options for Impound Release

Expedited Bill 14-26 requires towing companies to accept consular ID cards and broader documentation from family members to release impounded vehicles.

mcg-pio· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Four Important Immigration Prote…”
Jun 1
Transportation

Ride On Bus Bays Shift at Wheaton Metro, June 1–12

Phase 2 of Wheaton Metro's bus shelter replacement moves Ride On routes 7, 8, 9, 31, 34, and 41 to temporary bays June 1–12.

MCDOT· May 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Reminder: Phase 2 of Temporary Bus Bay Changes at Wheaton Metro Station Begin on…”
May 30
Transportation

MCDOT Releases Updated ADA Roadway Design Guidelines

New standards cover driveways, curbs, ramps, wider sidewalks, bike paths, and permeable pavement for all new and reconstructed roadway projects.

MCDOT· May 29, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Releases Revised Design Guidelines for ADA-Compliant Roadway I…”
May 29
Transportation

Red Line Shutdown: North Bethesda to Friendship Heights, July 6–Sept. 7

No Red Line Metrorail service between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights for nine weeks starting July 6, 2026.

MCDOT· May 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
May 29
Transportation

WMATA Increasing Fare Enforcement on Metrobus and Metrorail

WMATA is ramping up fare checks on Metrobus and Metrorail, with more Transit Police and updated fare reader software.

MCDOT· May 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
May 29
Transportation

Flash BRT Breaks Ground on Howard County Extension

Montgomery and Howard County executives broke ground May 21 on a Flash BRT extension along US Route 29 into Howard County.

MCDOT· May 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
May 29
Transportation

Ride On Adjusts 18 Route Schedules Starting May 3

MCDOT adjusted schedules on 18 Ride On routes effective May 3, 2026, to improve efficiency and on-time performance.

MCDOT· May 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
May 29
Transportation

Ride On Flex Zones in Rockville, Glenmont/Wheaton Ending July 1

MCDOT will discontinue on-demand Ride On Flex service in Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton zones on July 1, 2026.

MCDOT· May 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Flex On-Demand Transit Service Update: Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton Zo…”
May 29
Transportation

MCDOT to Issue Revised Road Construction Guidelines Soon

MCDOT plans upcoming guideline updates covering county roads, Flash Bus Rapid Transit, drainage, and landscaping regulations.

MCDOT· May 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Releases Revised Design Guidelines for ADA-Compliant Roadway I…”
May 29
Transportation

Vehicle Recovery Act Expands ID Options for Impound Release

Expedited Bill 14-26 requires towing companies to accept consular ID cards and broader documentation to release impounded vehicles in Montgomery County.

mcg-pio· May 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Four Important Immigration Prote…”
May 29
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