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North Bethesda Bus Lane Segment Eyed for Permanent Status

MDOT SHA will evaluate the northern MD 355 bus lane segment (north of I-495 to Marinelli Rd.) for potential permanent dedicated bus lanes.

MCDOT· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Travel Alternatives for Summer Metro Red Line Closure Starting Monday, July 6 Th…”
Jun 29
Transportation

7.5 Miles of Bus-Only Lanes Coming to Rockville Pike Starting July 6

MDOT SHA installs 7.5 miles of temporary bus-only lanes on MD 355 to speed Red Line shuttle service from July 6 through Sept. 6.

MCDOT· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Travel Alternatives for Summer Metro Red Line Closure Starting Monday, July 6 Th…”
Jun 29
Transportation

Metro Red Line Closes July 6–Sept. 6 Between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights

Metro trains won't run between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights stations for 9 weeks starting July 6 for construction and maintenance.

MCDOT· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Travel Alternatives for Summer Metro Red Line Closure Starting Monday, July 6 Th…”
Jun 29
Transportation

Redland Road Bridge Work Detours Ride On Routes 53, 57

Redland Road closes June 19–Aug. 25 for Mill Creek bridge construction, forcing detours on Ride On Routes 53 and 57.

MCDOT· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Redland Road Bridge Construction to Impact Ride On Routes 53 and 57 from June 19…”
Jun 29
Transportation

Ride On Route 51 Moves to Bay H at Glenmont Metro

Ride On Route 51 temporarily relocates from Bay G to Bay H at Glenmont Metro Station June 29–July 13 for shelter replacement work.

MCDOT· Jun 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Phase 1 of Temporary Bus Bay Changes at Glenmont Metro Station Begin on Monday, …”
Jun 28
Transportation

Northampton Drive Ride On Stops Suspended June 24–July 8

Roadway excavation in Silver Spring suspends two Ride On stops on Northampton Drive at Beacon Road through July 8.

MCDOT· Jun 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Roadway Construction Impacting Ride On Bus Stops on Northampton Drive from June …”
Jun 27
Transportation

MARC Offers Discounted Fares from Rockville, Garrett Park During Red Line Closure

MARC is offering reduced fares from Rockville and Garrett Park stations to Silver Spring and Union Station through September 6.

MCDOT· Jun 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “REBROADCAST: Travel Alternatives for Summer Metro Red Line Closure Starting Mond…”
Jun 26
Transportation

Free Capital Bikeshare Memberships Available Near Closed Red Line Stations

MCDOT is offering a limited number of free 30-day Capital Bikeshare memberships to eligible residents within 3 miles of affected stations.

MCDOT· Jun 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “REBROADCAST: Travel Alternatives for Summer Metro Red Line Closure Starting Mond…”
Jun 26
Transportation

Metro Red Line Closes July 6–Sept. 6 Between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights

Metro trains won't run between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights stations for 9 weeks starting July 6, 2026.

MCDOT· Jun 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “REBROADCAST: Travel Alternatives for Summer Metro Red Line Closure Starting Mond…”
Jun 26
Transportation

Purple Line Wayne Avenue Overnight Closures Wrap Up June 24

Overnight Purple Line construction closures on Wayne Avenue ended June 24 after crews completed catenary wire installation; no further nighttime closures planned.

MCDOT· Jun 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “June 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Jun 26
Transportation

Ride On Launches Free Glenmont Express Shuttle for Red Line Closure

Ride On's new Glenmont Express Shuttle offers free weekday peak-hour service between Milestone Park-and-Ride, Shady Grove, and Glenmont Metro stations July 6–Sept. 6.

MCDOT· Jun 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “June 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Jun 26
Transportation

WMATA Bus Bay Rehab Reaches Glenmont Station Starting June 29

WMATA's Red Line bus bay rehabilitation program moves to Glenmont Station June 29–July 13, with Takoma Station Phase 1 set for September.

MCDOT· Jun 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “June 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Jun 26
Transportation

Ride On Flex Zones in Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton to End July 1

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

MCDOT· Jun 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “June 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Jun 26
Transportation

Temporary Bus-Only Lanes Coming to MD-355 This Summer

Temporary bus-only lanes will be installed on Rockville Pike and Wisconsin Avenue starting early July to support Metro Red Line shuttle service.

MCDOT· Jun 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “June 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Jun 26
Transportation

MCDOT 'Ride with Pride' Bus Returns for Fourth Year

A specially wrapped Ride On bus featuring a 'Radiating Love' design circulates county routes through the end of June for Pride Month.

MCDOT· Jun 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “June 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Jun 26
Transportation

County Parking Garages, Meters Free July 3 Holiday

Public parking garages, lots, and street meters in Montgomery County will be free on July 3, 2026.

PIO· Jun 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Maryland PIO - Press Release for Spanish Update”
Jun 25
Transportation

Ride On Buses Run Saturday Schedule July 3 Holiday

Ride On and Ride On extRa Pink/Lime operate on Saturday schedules July 3; Flash Orange Route on weekend/holiday schedule; Blue Route suspended.

PIO· Jun 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Maryland PIO - Press Release for Spanish Update”
Jun 25
Transportation

Ride On Glenmont Express Shuttle Offers Free Peak-Hour Red Line Alternative

Ride On's free Glenmont Express shuttle runs weekday peak hours connecting Milestone Park-and-Ride to Shady Grove and Glenmont Metro stations.

MCDOT· Jun 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Travel Alternatives for Summer Metro Red Line Closure Starting Monday, July 6 Th…”
Jun 25
Transportation

7.5-Mile Bus-Only Lanes on MD 355 Start July 6

MDOT SHA is installing 7.5 miles of bus-only lanes on Rockville Pike/MD 355 effective July 6, with restrictions 6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Mon–Sat.

MCDOT· Jun 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Travel Alternatives for Summer Metro Red Line Closure Starting Monday, July 6 Th…”
Jun 25
Transportation

Public Parking Free County-Wide on July 3

County-operated parking garages, lots, and curbside meters will be free on Friday, July 3, 2026.

mcg-pio· Jun 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “County Holiday Schedule for Independence Day”
Jun 25
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