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Ride On, Flash Bus Run Holiday Schedules Jan. 19

Ride On, Ride On Flex, extRa, and Pink lines run holiday schedules Jan. 19; Flash Bus Blue Route suspended.

PIO· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “***CORRECTION*** Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Martin Luther King Jr.’s…”
Jan 14
Transportation

MLK Day Transit, Parking Schedule Set for Jan. 19

Ride On, Metrorail, Metrobus, and MARC will run holiday schedules; Bethesda, Silver Spring, Wheaton parking is free.

MCDOT· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “REBROADCAST: Transportation Holiday Schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on …”
Jan 14
Transportation

D18 and SHA Hold Town Hall on University Blvd Safety

SHA and District 18 legislators held a road safety meeting on University Blvd in Kensington/Wheaton following two pedestrian fatalities this fall.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
Jan 14
Transportation

MCDOT Hosts Public Meeting on MacArthur Boulevard Bikeway Jan. 28

MCDOT holds hybrid meeting Jan. 28 on proposed 10-foot shared-use paths along MacArthur Blvd from Old Anglers Inn to Falls Road.

MCDOT· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Public Information Meeting on the MacArthur Boulevard Bikeway and Pedestrian Saf…”
Jan 14
Transportation

Council Briefed on DMVMoves $460M Annual WMATA Funding Plan

COG and WMATA brief Council on DMVMoves plan committing $460M/year in new transit funding by FY29, with $152M from Maryland.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Transportation

Call-n-Ride Program Offers Taxi Subsidies for Qualifying Residents

Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program continues to provide subsidies to offset on-demand taxi costs for eligible residents.

MCDOT· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning February 1, 2026”
Jan 12
Transportation

Montgomery County Taxi Rates Rise to $2.50/Mile Feb. 1

All Montgomery County taxicabs, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles, will charge $2.50/mile starting Feb. 1, 2026, up from $2.

MCDOT· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning February 1, 2026”
Jan 12
Transportation

Metrorail, Metrobus, MARC Train on Reduced MLK Day Schedules

Metrorail runs weekend hours 5 a.m.–midnight, Metrobus on Saturday-plus schedule, and MARC on R schedule Jan. 19.

MCDOT· Jan 12, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Holiday Schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. …”
Jan 12
Transportation

Ride On, Flash, Flex Run Holiday Schedules Jan. 19

Ride On, extRa, Flex, and Ride On Flash bus services shift to holiday or weekend schedules for MLK Day on Jan. 19.

MCDOT· Jan 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Holiday Schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. …”
Jan 12
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· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Redwing Road Sidewalk Proposal in Bethesda to be H…”
Jan 12
Transportation

Ride On Adjusts 36 Bus Route Schedules Jan. 11

MCDOT changes timetables on 31 routes and bus bay assignments on 6 routes starting Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.

MCDOT· Jan 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, to Improve Efficiency”
Jan 11
Transportation

Silver Spring Metro North Entrance Partially Closed Jan. 12-16

A partial closure of the north entrance to the Silver Spring Metro station platform is expected Jan. 12–16 due to Purple Line construction.

MCDOT· Jan 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Purple Line Construction Update”
Jan 10
Transportation

Silver Spring Metro Station to Close Jan. 17-19 for Purple Line Work

The Silver Spring Metro Red Line station will close Jan. 17–19 due to Purple Line construction; shuttle buses and Ride On routes available.

MCDOT· Jan 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Purple Line Construction Update”
Jan 10
Transportation

WMATA Replacing Bus Shelters at Shady Grove East Station

Bus shelter replacement work at Shady Grove East Metrorail Station in Rockville runs Jan. 5–Feb. 6 in two phases.

MCDOT· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Has Begun Bus Shelter Replacement…”
Jan 8
Transportation

County, MCPS Add 163 EVs and Electric Buses to Fleets

The County and MCPS expanded their combined fleets with 36 electric buses, 119 electric/hybrid cars and vans, and more in FY2025.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Transportation

Ride On Buses Go Zero-Fare Countywide

Montgomery County implemented a zero-fare policy for all Ride On bus services, eliminating fares for riders.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Transportation

Glass Hosts Road Safety Town Hall Jan. 10 in Rockville

Councilmember Glass convenes panel on pedestrian and street safety after 678 crashes, 18 fatalities in 2025.

Glass· Jan 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Councilmember Evan Glass to Host a Town Hall on Road Safety”
Jan 6
Transportation

Taxicab Meter Rate Rises to $2.50/Mile Feb. 1

Montgomery County taxis will charge $2.50 per mile starting Feb. 1, 2026, up from $2, with a new $1 nighttime surcharge.

MCDOT· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning February 1, 2026”
Jan 5
Transportation

36 Ride On Routes Get Schedule, Bay Changes Jan. 11

MCDOT adjusts timetables on 31 routes and bus bay assignments on 6 routes starting Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.

MCDOT· Jan 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, to Improve Efficiency”
Jan 4
Transportation

Silver Spring Metro North Entrance Partially Closing Jan. 12–16

The north entrance to the Silver Spring Metro station platform faces a partial closure Jan. 12–16 due to Purple Line construction.

MCDOT· Jan 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Purple Line Construction Update”
Jan 3
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