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MCDOT to Brief Prince George's Planning Board on NH Ave. BRT

MCDOT staff will present the New Hampshire Ave. BRT study to the Prince George's County Planning Board on Feb. 19, 2026.

MCDOT· Feb 12, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Hampshire Ave. Flash BRT Study Advances to Planning Board”
Feb 12
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New Hampshire Ave. BRT Study Heads to Planning Board

MCDOT's completed BRT corridor study goes to Montgomery County Planning Board, with a public hearing set for March 12, 2026.

MCDOT· Feb 12, 2026· 3 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Hampshire Ave. Flash BRT Study Advances to Planning Board”
Feb 12
Transportation

Ride On Eliminated All Fares Countywide in June 2025

Montgomery County made all Ride On bus rides fare-free for every rider starting June 2025.

MCDOT· Feb 11, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus System Opens Doors to Science, Technology Opportunities for Students”
Feb 11
Transportation

Metro Funding Modification Act of 2026 Under Review

HB 386/SB 281 would restructure Maryland's funding to WMATA, moving toward more stable transit financing.

Stewart· Feb 11, 2026· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Celebrating Black History Month”
Feb 11
Transportation

MARC Train Runs Holiday Schedule on All Three Lines Feb. 16

MARC Train will operate an R (reduced) holiday schedule on the Penn, Camden, and Brunswick lines on Presidents' Day, Feb. 16.

MCDOT· Feb 11, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Holiday Schedule for Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 16”
Feb 11
Transportation

Metrorail, Metrobus on Weekend Schedule Presidents' Day

Metrorail runs 5 a.m.–midnight on a Weekend schedule; Metrobus operates a Saturday +Supplemental schedule on Feb. 16.

MCDOT· Feb 11, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Holiday Schedule for Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 16”
Feb 11
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County Parking Free in Bethesda, Silver Spring, Wheaton Feb. 16

County public garages, lots, and curbside meters in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton will be free on Presidents' Day, Feb. 16.

MCDOT· Feb 11, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Holiday Schedule for Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 16”
Feb 11
Transportation

TRiPS Commuter Store Has Reduced Hours Presidents' Day

The TRiPS Commuter Store at Silver Spring Transit Center will be open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Feb. 16; the Mobile Store will be closed.

MCDOT· Feb 11, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Holiday Schedule for Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 16”
Feb 11
Transportation

Ride On, extRa, Flex Buses Run Holiday Schedule Feb. 16

Ride On and associated bus services will operate on a Holiday schedule for Presidents' Day on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.

MCDOT· Feb 11, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Holiday Schedule for Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 16”
Feb 11
Transportation

Metrorail Runs Weekday Schedule; Metrobus Varies Feb. 16

Metrorail operates 5 a.m.–midnight on a weekday schedule Feb. 16; Metrobus routes vary — check wmata.com for specifics.

mcg-pio· Feb 11, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16 ”
Feb 11
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Ride On, Flash, MARC Train Run Holiday Schedules Feb. 16

Ride On, extRa, and Flex services run holiday schedules Feb. 16; Ride On US 29 Flash Blue Line suspended; MARC operates 'R' schedule.

mcg-pio· Feb 11, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16 ”
Feb 11
Transportation

Free Youth Cruiser SmarTrip Cards Available at County Libraries

Students ages 5–18 in Montgomery County can ride Metrobus and Metrorail for free using a Youth Cruiser SmarTrip card.

MCDOT· Feb 10, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “REBROADCAST: Ride On Bus System Opens Doors to Science, Technology Opportunities…”
Feb 10
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Ride On Buses Connect Students to Life Sciences Training Program

MCDOT's fare-free Ride On service is helping 200+ underrepresented students reach Learning Undefeated's STEM career program.

MCDOT· Feb 10, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “REBROADCAST: Ride On Bus System Opens Doors to Science, Technology Opportunities…”
Feb 10
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MCDOT Launches Two-Day Pothole Blitz Feb. 11-12

125+ MCDOT workers will repair potholes across 5,400 lane miles of County roads Wednesday and Thursday after recent winter storm.

MCDOT· Feb 10, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Department of Transportation Addresses Potholes from Winter St…”
Feb 10
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Council Hears $4.85M Capital Crescent Trail Supplemental Appropriation

A $4,845,000 supplemental appropriation to the FY26 Capital Budget for the Capital Crescent Trail goes to public hearing Feb. 10.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
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Montgomery County Taxi Rate Rises to $2.50 Per Mile

Taxicab fares in Montgomery County increased from $2 to $2.50 per mile on Feb. 1, 2026, with a new $1 nighttime surcharge added.

MCDOT· Feb 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate Changed in Montgomery County on February 1, 2026”
Feb 9
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MCDOT Teen Video Contest Accepts Submissions Through Feb. 28

High school students can submit 30-sec distracted driving PSAs for prizes up to $800 and earn up to 5 SSL hours.

MCDOT· Feb 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County ‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ Teen Video Contest is Accepting Submis…”
Feb 9
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· Feb 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Redwing Road Sidewalk Proposal in Bethesda to be H…”
Feb 9
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MCDOT Holds Meeting on North Bethesda Bike Lane Plan

MCDOT hosts an in-person community meeting Feb. 10 on proposed separated bike lanes along Executive Blvd and Grand Park Ave.

MCDOT· Feb 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “In-Person Community Meeting on the Proposed Executive Boulevard - Grand Park Ave…”
Feb 9
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Ride On Route 48 Detoured at Rockville Station Due to Water Main Break

A water main break on N Horners Lane forces Route 48 onto Route 59 routing between N Horners Lane and Southlawn Lane through end of service Feb. 8.

MCDOT· Feb 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Detours on Route 20 and 48 This Evening February 8”
Feb 9
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