MCDOT shut down the Newcut Road bridge from Houser Drive to MD355 starting July 2; closure expected to last ~10 days.
Ride On is distributing complimentary water bottles at the front of buses during the current heat advisory, while supplies last.
Takoma Park 4th of July Parade on Maple Avenue triggers detours on four Ride On bus routes on Saturday, July 4.
WMATA is operating modified Metrorail and Metrobus service for Independence Day 2026 on July 3 and July 4.
MARC operates an R Schedule on all three lines July 3; only Penn Line runs Saturday service July 4 — no Camden or Brunswick.
Ride On regular, extRa Pink, and extRa Lime bus routes run on Saturday schedules on both July 3 and July 4.
Four Ride On buses will serve as cooling stations 8–10:30 p.m. at the Germantown Glory Independence Day event in Boyds.
Three Ride On buses will serve as cooling stations 8–10:30 p.m. at the Montgomery County 250th: Shine Together event in Kensington.
All Ride On buses are zero-fare during the heat emergency, offering county residents free rides to cooling centers.
MCDOT ends on-demand Ride On Flex service in Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton zones; Sandy Spring/White Oak Zone 918 continues.
SoberRide and Lyft will offer up to 1,500 promo codes for $15 off a ride from 4 p.m. July 4 to 4 a.m. July 5.
SHA town hall on pedestrian safety at US29/Colesville Rd in Four Corners and Burnt Mills, July 7 at 7 pm, in-person and on Zoom.
Ride On Flash Orange Route follows Weekend/Holiday schedule July 3-4; Blue Route suspended both days.
Ride On extRa Route 101 (Frederick Road/Rockville Pike) and Flex bus services will not operate on July 3 or July 4.
Ride On standard bus service shifts to Saturday schedule for Independence Day holiday on July 3 and 4, 2026.
Public garage, lot, and curbside meter parking is free July 4; regular rates apply July 3.
MCDOT is offering a limited number of free 30-day Capital Bikeshare memberships to eligible residents within 3 miles of impacted Red Line stations.
MARC will offer discounted fares from Rockville and Garrett Park to Silver Spring and Union Station during the July 6–Sept. 6 Red Line closure.
A free Ride On Glenmont Express Shuttle will connect Milestone Park-and-Ride to Shady Grove and Glenmont Metro stations on weekday peak hours.
Two free ADA-accessible Metro shuttle options — local all-stops and express non-stop — will run every 5–8 minutes along MD 355 starting July 6.