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Virtual Hearing Set for Norwood Road Shared-Use Path

MCDOT holds a virtual public hearing May 12 at 6:30 p.m. on a 1,400-ft shared-use path along Norwood Road in Olney.

MCDOT· May 5, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Norwood Road Shared-Use Path Project in Olney to b…”
May 5
Transportation

Veirs Mill Flash BRT Corridor Set to Open in 2028

Montgomery County's second Flash Bus Rapid Transit corridor along Veirs Mill Road is scheduled to open in 2028, using new hydrogen buses.

MCDOT· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, and Council Vice…”
Apr 30
Transportation

Ride On Fleet Reaches 85 Electric Buses, Hydrogen Buses Coming

Montgomery County now operates 85 electric Ride On buses and plans to introduce hydrogen fuel cell buses within the next year.

MCDOT· Apr 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, and Council Vice…”
Apr 30
Transportation

Ride On Outreach at Metro Stations Before May 3 Service Changes

Ride On staff will be at Silver Spring, Glenmont, Bethesda, and Wheaton Metro stations Apr. 30–May 8 to explain upcoming service changes.

MCDOT· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Riders: Meet Us at the Metro!”
Apr 30
Transportation

Virtual Hearing Set for Norwood Road Shared-Use Path

Montgomery County holds a virtual public hearing May 12 on a proposed shared-use path connecting MD 108 to Ashton Forest Way in Olney.

Luedtke· Apr 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “A Community That Leads”
Apr 29
Transportation

Red Line Closes North Bethesda to Friendship Heights This Summer

WMATA will suspend Red Line service between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights from July 6 to Sept. 6, 2026, with free shuttle buses.

Stewart· Apr 29, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Budget updates and supporting our community”
Apr 29
Transportation

Bike to Work Day Registration Open for May 15 Event

Registration is open for Bike to Work Day on May 15; MCDOT sponsors 8 of 15 Montgomery County pit stops.

Balcombe· Apr 29, 2026· 3 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 29, 2026”
Apr 29
Transportation

18 Ride On Bus Routes Get New Schedules May 3

MCDOT adjusts schedules on 18 Ride On routes starting May 3, shifting trip times and running times to boost reliability.

MCDOT· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes Coming on Sunday, May 3, to Improve Efficiency”
Apr 29
Transportation

New Sidewalk Coming to Bells Mill Road Near Cabin John Middle School

Nearly a half-mile of new Safe Routes to School sidewalk will connect Buck Branch Park to Cabin John Middle School along Bells Mill Road.

Friedson· Apr 28, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Keeping our Community Safe”
Apr 28
Transportation

Red Line Shutdown: Bethesda to North Bethesda, July–September

Metro will fully close the Red Line between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights stations July 6–Sept. 6, 2026, with free shuttle buses replacing service.

Friedson· Apr 28, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Keeping our Community Safe”
Apr 28
Transportation

Public Hearing Set on $275K North Bethesda Metro Northern Entrance

Council holds April 28 public hearing on a $275,000 supplemental appropriation for the North Bethesda Metro Station northern entrance.

MCCouncil· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 28 to Review FY27 Compensation and Bene…”
Apr 27
Transportation

Council to Vote on Vehicle Recovery Act for Towing Redemptions

Council expected to vote April 28 on Expedited Bill 14-26, which would ease vehicle recovery by accepting alternative ownership documents.

MCCouncil· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 28 to Review FY27 Compensation and Bene…”
Apr 27
Transportation

Bike to Work Day Set for May 15, Registration Open

MCDOT sponsors 8 pit stops across Montgomery County with raffles, snacks, and music on May 15; first 18,000 registrants get a free t-shirt.

MCDOT· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Registration Now Open for ‘Bike to Work Day’ on Friday, May 15”
Apr 27
Transportation

TE Committee Reviews $217.8M Ride On Mass Transit FY27 Budget

TE Committee reviews MCDOT's $217.8M Mass Transit Fund FY27 budget, including new Flex bus service to Poolesville and Damascus.

MCCouncil· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 27, 2026”
Apr 24
Transportation

TE Committee Reviews $275K Supplemental for North Bethesda Metro Entrance

TE Committee considers a $275,000 supplemental appropriation for the North Bethesda Metro Station Northern Entrance Project on April 27.

MCCouncil· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 27, 2026”
Apr 24
Transportation

Virtual Hearing Set for Norwood Road Shared-Use Path, Olney

MCDOT holds a May 12 virtual public hearing on a 1,400-ft shared-use path along Norwood Road in Olney, with written comments due June 12.

MCDOT· Apr 24, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Norwood Road Shared-Use Path Project in Olney to b…”
Apr 24
Transportation

Metro Blue and Silver Lines Run Shuttle Buses April 25–26

Shuttle buses replace Blue and Silver Line trains between Stadium-Armory and Downtown Largo on April 25–26, 2026.

MCDOT· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Apr 24
Transportation

Crystal City Weekend Metro Closures Resume May 9

WMATA weekend shutdowns at Crystal City for a new station entrance resume May 9, 2026.

MCDOT· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Apr 24
Transportation

Grosvenor–Strathmore Station Partially Closed Through September 7

Part of Grosvenor–Strathmore's platform is currently closed, with a full station closure set for July 6–September 7, 2026.

MCDOT· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Apr 24
Transportation

WMATA Red Line Shutdown Planned July 6–September 7 Between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights

Red Line service suspended between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights July 6–Sept. 7, 2026; shuttles to replace trains at three closed stations.

MCDOT· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Apr 24
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