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MCDOT Launches 2026 Spring Paving Season on 5,400-Mile Road Network

MCDOT begins spring 2026 paving season with 34 roadway and 17 sidewalk repair projects planned across Montgomery County.

MCDOT· Apr 15, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Kicks Off Spring Paving and Infrastructure Maintenance Season”
Apr 15
Transportation

MCDOT Director Conklin Elected Chair of Metro Safety Commission

Montgomery County Transportation Director Chris Conklin elected chair of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission.

MCDOT· Apr 14, 2026· 3 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Department of Transportation Director Chris Conklin Elected Ch…”
Apr 14
Transportation

Council to Introduce Road Continuation Subdivision Amendment

Councilmember Mink introduces SRA 26-01 on April 14, which would restrict road continuation in Local Area Transportation Improvement Program zones.

Mink· Apr 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 14 to Conduct Multiple Public Hearings …”
Apr 13
Transportation

MCDOT Holds Virtual Workshop on Purple Line BiPPA Sidewalks Near Long Branch, Manchester Place Stations

MCDOT hosts a virtual public workshop April 14 on proposed sidewalk expansions near two Silver Spring Purple Line stations.

MCDOT· Apr 13, 2026· 5 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Workshop on the Purple Line BiPPA Sidewalk Proposals for the Long…”
Apr 13
Transportation

MCDOT Spring Cleaning Hits 21 Parking Garages April 13–June 9

Semi-annual washdown of County-owned garages in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton begins April 13, with partial closures expected.

MCDOT· Apr 13, 2026· 4 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Spring Cleaning of Montgomery County Public Parking Garages in Downtown Bethesda…”
Apr 13
Transportation

Virtual Workshop on Purple Line BiPPA Sidewalks Near Long Branch, Manchester Place Stations

MCDOT hosts April 14 virtual workshop on proposed 5-ft concrete sidewalks within half-mile of two new Purple Line stations in Silver Spring.

MCDOT· Apr 9, 2026· 4 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Workshop on the Purple Line BiPPA Sidewalk Proposals for the Long…”
Apr 9
Transportation

Bike to Work Day Set for May 15 in Montgomery County

MCDOT sponsors 8 pit stops countywide for the regional Bike to Work Day on May 15; first 18,000 registrants get a free T-shirt.

MCDOT· Apr 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Abierta la inscripción para el “Día de Ir al Trabajo en Bicicleta” el viernes 15…”
Apr 9
Transportation

Public Hearing on Bus Rapid Transit and Tech CIP Projects

The Council will hear testimony April 7 on FY27 capital budget items including BRT on MD 355 North and New Hampshire Avenue.

MCCouncil· Apr 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 7 to Hold Public Hearings on the FY27 O…”
Apr 6
Transportation

Medical Center Bus Loop Closure to Reroute Ride On Routes 34, 46

Metrorail construction closes Medical Center Metro bus loop May 3, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., rerouting Ride On Routes 34 and 46 to Rockville Pike stops.

MCDOT· Apr 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Closure of Medical Center Bus Loop in Bethesda to Impact Ride On Bus Routes 34 a…”
Apr 6
Transportation

MCDOT Launches 2026 Spring Road and Sidewalk Repair Season

MCDOT crews will tackle 34 roadway and 17 sidewalk projects across the county's 5,400 miles of roads this spring.

MCDOT· Apr 6, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Kicks Off Spring Paving and Infrastructure Maintenance Season ”
Apr 6
Transportation

Ride On Adjusts 18 Bus Routes Starting May 3

MCDOT will change schedules on 18 Ride On routes May 3, 2026, affecting trip times and on-time performance improvements.

MCDOT· Apr 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes Coming Sunday, May 3, 2026”
Apr 6
Transportation

Ride On Bus Bays Shift at Medical Center Metro, April 6-17

Shelter replacement work forces temporary bay reassignments for Ride On routes 30, 33, 34, 46, and 70 at Medical Center Metro station.

MCDOT· Apr 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Medical Center Metro Station to Implement Temporary Bus Bay Changes for Bus Shel…”
Apr 5
Transportation

Fenton Street Ride On Stops Close April 4 for Crane Work

Stop IDs 17159 and 28256 on Fenton St will be closed 6 AM–1 PM on April 4 due to crane operations affecting Route 28.

MCDOT· Apr 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Stops on Fenton Street Closing April 4 for Crane Operations”
Apr 3
Transportation

Spring Cleaning of 21 County Parking Garages Begins April 13

MCDOT begins semi-annual washdown of 21 parking garages in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton starting April 13, with partial closures expected.

MCDOT· Apr 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Spring Cleaning of Montgomery County Public Parking Garages in Downtown Bethesda…”
Apr 3
Transportation

MCDOT Adds Adult Bike, E-Scooter Classes Through June

Montgomery County offers 11 Learn to Ride and one Basic Skills bike class April–June; two free e-scooter classes also available.

MCDOT· Apr 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Update: Montgomery County Offering Adult Bike and E-Scooter Classes in April, Ma…”
Apr 3
Transportation

Bill 17-26 Would Expand Speed Cameras on High-Injury Roads

Council Bill 17-26 introduced in March 2026 would authorize speed cameras on high-injury roadways with histories of severe or fatal speeding crashes.

Luedtke· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community and Collaboration”
Mar 31
Transportation

County Expands Bus Lanes to 12 Miles, Passes Enforcement Legislation

Montgomery County grew from under one mile to more than 12 lane miles of bus lanes and passed automated bus lane enforcement legislation in Maryland.

MCDOT· Mar 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrating Women's Leadership in Transit”
Mar 30
Transportation

North Bethesda North Metro Entrance Project Underway as TOD Anchor

MCDOT is implementing a new North Bethesda North Metro Entrance as the centerpiece of a planned transit-oriented development.

MCDOT· Mar 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrating Women's Leadership in Transit”
Mar 30
Transportation

Purple Line Construction Advances Key County Infrastructure Projects

MCDOT is managing county-funded Purple Line–related projects including the Capital Crescent Trail and Silver Spring Green Trail.

MCDOT· Mar 30, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrating Women's Leadership in Transit”
Mar 30
Transportation

MD 355 BRT Project Advances Through Preliminary Design Phase

The MD 355 Bus Rapid Transit project is progressing through preliminary design, with a new transit center also in planning.

MCDOT· Mar 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrating Women's Leadership in Transit”
Mar 30
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