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County Snow Emergency Rules: Free Parking, Route Restrictions

During a declared county snow emergency, residents may park free at County garages; parking on emergency routes is restricted.

MCDOT· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Is Expecting 8-12 Inches of Snow that Could Impact Travel This…”
Jan 23
Transportation

MCDOT Mobilizes Snow Plows, Pretreating Roads Before Storm

MCDOT's Highway Services division is pretreating primary roads with salt brine ahead of the weekend storm; residential plowing may take several days.

MCDOT· Jan 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Is Expecting 8-12 Inches of Snow that Could Impact Travel This…”
Jan 23
Transportation

Free County Parking, Taxi Surcharge During Snow Emergency

During a declared county snow emergency, residents may park free in county lots; taxis may add a $2.50 surcharge per trip.

MCDOT· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery espera entre 8 y 12 pulgadas de nieve que podrían impac…”
Jan 23
Transportation

Ride On Bus Service to Follow Storm Schedule This Weekend

Ride On bus riders should check rideonbus.com for schedule updates; an S-schedule or Service Plan may be activated during the storm.

MCDOT· Jan 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery espera entre 8 y 12 pulgadas de nieve que podrían impac…”
Jan 23
Transportation

MCDOT Activates Storm Operations Center, Pre-Treats Roads

County road crews are pre-treating main roads with brine and will begin plowing once snow reaches approximately three inches.

MCDOT· Jan 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery espera entre 8 y 12 pulgadas de nieve que podrían impac…”
Jan 23
Transportation

Medical Center Metro Bus Loop Closes Three Sundays, Rerouting Ride On 34 and 46

Metrorail construction closes Medical Center Station bus loop on Feb. 8, Feb. 15, and Apr. 19, 2026, shifting Ride On routes to Rockville Pike bays.

MCDOT· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Closure of Medical Center Bus Loop in Bethesda to Impact Ride On Routes 34 and 4…”
Jan 23
Transportation

Snow Plowing Priorities, Timelines Set for Weekend Storm

County crews will clear major roads first; residents can track plowing via the Storm Operations Map at montgomerycountymd.gov/snow.

Friedson· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Winter Storm Update: Safety Information, Resources, and Key Contacts”
Jan 23
Transportation

Ride On Bus Service May Shift to Snow Schedule This Weekend

MCDOT says Ride On buses could move to 'Schedule S' due to forecast snow this weekend; passengers advised to check alerts.

MCDOT· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Maryland PIO - Press Release for Spanish Update”
Jan 23
Transportation

WMATA Replaces Bus Shelters at Shady Grove East Metro Station

WMATA's bus shelter replacement at Shady Grove East is underway; Phase 2 now delayed to Feb. 2 due to construction setbacks.

MCDOT· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Has Begun Bus Shelter Replacement…”
Jan 23
Transportation

WMATA Bus Shelter Work Delays Phase 2 at Shady Grove East

Phase 1 construction at Shady Grove East Metrorail is still ongoing; Phase 2, affecting Routes 74, 76, 43, 60 & 64, now starts Feb. 2.

MCDOT· Jan 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATE: Bus Shelter Replacement Work at Shady Grove East ”
Jan 22
Transportation

MCDOT Hosts MacArthur Boulevard Bikeway Public Meeting Jan. 28

MCDOT holds hybrid public meeting on proposed 10-foot shared-use path from Old Anglers Inn to Falls Road in Potomac.

MCDOT· Jan 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Public Information Meeting on the MacArthur Boulevard Bikeway and Pedestrian Saf…”
Jan 22
Transportation

Dedicated Bus Lanes on University Blvd, Georgia Ave Made Permanent

Dedicated bus lanes on University Boulevard and Georgia Avenue became permanent in spring 2025 after successful pilot programs.

MCDOT· Jan 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “REBROADCAST: Montgomery County Ride On Bus System Wraps Up Year with Service Imp…”
Jan 21
Transportation

Nearly 100 Ride On Bus Stops Get Real-Time E-Paper Screens

MCDOT installed e-paper screens showing live bus arrivals at nearly 100 county bus stops in 2025, with more planned.

MCDOT· Jan 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “REBROADCAST: Montgomery County Ride On Bus System Wraps Up Year with Service Imp…”
Jan 21
Transportation

Ride On Trip Planner App Available for iOS and Android

MCDOT's free Ride On Trip Planner app offers real-time bus arrivals and step-by-step navigation for county bus riders.

MCDOT· Jan 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Ride On Bus System Wraps Up Year with Service Improvements, Bu…”
Jan 21
Transportation

MCDOT Installs Real-Time E-Paper Screens at 100 Bus Stops

MCDOT installed e-paper transit information screens showing real-time bus arrivals at nearly 100 county bus stops in 2025.

MCDOT· Jan 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Ride On Bus System Wraps Up Year with Service Improvements, Bu…”
Jan 21
Transportation

Ride On Launches Zero-Fare Policy, Hits 19M Rides in 2025

Ride On eliminated fares for all riders in 2025 and delivered over 19 million rides, a 2.8% increase over 2024.

MCDOT· Jan 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Ride On Bus System Wraps Up Year with Service Improvements, Bu…”
Jan 21
Transportation

30-Plus Bus Stops Upgraded for Accessibility Across County in 2025

More than 30 Ride On bus stops received accessibility upgrades in 2025, including improved walking paths and curb ramps.

MCDOT· Jan 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Ride On Bus System Wraps Up Year With Service Improvements, Bu…”
Jan 21
Transportation

E-Paper Real-Time Arrival Screens Installed at 100 Bus Stops

MCDOT installed e-paper screens showing live bus arrival times at nearly 100 stop locations countywide, with more planned.

MCDOT· Jan 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Ride On Bus System Wraps Up Year With Service Improvements, Bu…”
Jan 21
Transportation

MCDOT Seeks Input on North Bethesda Bike Lane Project

Community meeting set for Feb. 10 on proposed separated bike lanes along Executive Blvd and Grand Park Ave in North Bethesda.

MCDOT· Jan 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “In-Person Community Meeting on the Proposed Executive Boulevard - Grand Park Ave…”
Jan 20
Transportation

Council to Vote on Repealing TDM Program Jan. 20

Council expected to vote on Bill 24-25, repealing the Transportation Demand Management program for employers and new developments.

Montgomery County Council· Jan 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 20 to Introduce New Measures Covering Da…”
Jan 19
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