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Hearing Sept. 15: SRA 26-02 Updates Road Street Types and Design Standards

Subdivision Regulation Amendment 26-02 would update street types to align with the Master Plan of Highways and Transitways and remove horizontal alignment standards.

MCCouncil· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on July 28, Sept. 15 and Sept.…”
Jul 24
Transportation

Residents Have Until July 24 to Submit US-29/Crestmoor Safety Feedback

A Google feedback form on pedestrian safety improvements at US-29 and Crestmoor Dr. closes July 24 at 11:59 p.m.

Mink· Jul 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “July 2026 Updates from Councilmember Kristin Mink”
Jul 23
Transportation

Officials, Kuhn to Announce White's Ferry Restart Milestone

County Executive Elrich and ferry owner Chuck Kuhn will announce a major step toward resuming White's Ferry service in Dickerson on July 24.

MCPIO· Jul 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Officials and Kuhns to Announce a Significant Milestone Toward…”
Jul 23
Transportation

Metro Runs Free Shuttles on 355 During Red Line Closure

Metro is operating free shuttle buses between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights stations, with express and local options along Route 355.

MCDOT· Jul 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partial Red Line Shutdown Travel Alternatives”
Jul 22
Transportation

Ride On Glenmont Express Shuttle Launches During Red Line Shutdown

MCDOT's Glenmont Express Shuttle connects Milestone Park-and-Ride to Shady Grove and Glenmont Metro stations during the Red Line closure.

MCDOT· Jul 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partial Red Line Shutdown Travel Alternatives”
Jul 22
Transportation

County to Discuss Speed Limit Changes for Pedestrian Safety

Vision Zero coordinator Wade Holland will join Elrich's July 22 briefing to discuss planned speed limit reductions across Montgomery County.

Elrich· Jul 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Jul 22
Transportation

Five Joint MCDOT-State Corridors Get New Speed Limits by August

Five roadways co-managed by MCDOT and MDOT SHA will see reduced speed limits posted by end of August 2026.

MCDOT· Jul 20, 2026· 5 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Implements Reduced Speed Limits Around Residential Neighborhoo…”
Jul 20
Transportation

MCDOT Cuts Speed Limits on 33 Neighborhood Roads

Montgomery County has reduced speed limits on 33 roads since July 2025, with 250+ streets lowered since 2021 under state law.

MCDOT· Jul 20, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Implements Reduced Speed Limits Around Residential Neighborhoo…”
Jul 20
Transportation

Ride On Route 38 Bus Stop Moves at Holiday Park Senior Center

Ride On stop #23284 at Holiday Park Senior Center relocates to Ferrara Drive entrance starting July 20 for ~2 months.

MCDOT· Jul 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Temporary Bus Stop Relocation at Holiday Park Senior Center in Silver Spring to …”
Jul 20
Transportation

Virtual Hearing Set for Purple Line Manchester Place Sidewalk Plan

MCDOT holds a virtual public hearing July 30 on proposed ADA sidewalks near the Purple Line's Manchester Place station in Silver Spring.

MCDOT· Jul 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Purple Line Sidewalk Proposal for the Manchester P…”
Jul 17
Transportation

Ride On Route 38 Bus Stop Moves Near Holiday Park Senior Center

Bus stop #23284 at Holiday Park Senior Center shifts to Ferrara Drive entrance starting July 20 for ~2 months of window replacement work.

MCDOT· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Temporary Bus Stop Relocation at Holiday Park Senior Center in Silver Spring to …”
Jul 17
Transportation

Free 30-Day Capital Bikeshare Membership for Red Line Riders

MCDOT is offering eligible Montgomery County residents a free 30-day Capital Bikeshare membership due to Red Line summer construction.

MCDOT· Jul 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You Voice Matters: Keep the Ideas Coming!”
Jul 17
Transportation

Ride On Glenmont Express Shuttle Covers Red Line Gap

Ride On's Glenmont Express shuttle connects Upcounty riders to the open east side of the Red Line during the summer partial shutdown.

CFW· Jul 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You Voice Matters: Keep the Ideas Coming!”
Jul 17
Transportation

Red Line Closes July 6–Sept 6 for Bethesda Mezzanine, Repairs

Five Red Line stations temporarily closed July 6–Sept 6 for new Bethesda mezzanine construction and state-of-good-repair maintenance.

MCDOT· Jul 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Glenmont Express Shuttle Available July 6 - Sept 6 During Partial Red Line Shutd…”
Jul 17
Transportation

Red Line Trains Suspended Between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights Through Sept. 6

Summer 2026 Red Line construction closes Grosvenor-Strathmore, Medical Center, and Bethesda stations through September 6.

Glass· Jul 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette 7/16/26: ICE Reporting Portal, Red Line, and Storm Damage”
Jul 16
Transportation

MCDOT Launches Ride On Performance Dashboard Online

New interactive dashboard lets the public track Ride On ridership, on-time performance, missed trips, and other service metrics.

MCDOT· Jul 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Jul 16
Transportation

Flex Zone 918 Launched Feb. 2 Along New Hampshire Ave Corridor

Zero-fare, peak-period on-demand transit launched Feb. 2, 2026, replacing discontinued Metrobus Z2 along New Hampshire Avenue.

MCDOT· Jul 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Jul 16
Transportation

Ride On Flex Service Ends in Rockville and Wheaton/Glenmont Zones

As of July 1, 2026, Ride On discontinued on-demand Flex service in Rockville and Wheaton/Glenmont; Flex Zone 918 continues.

MCDOT· Jul 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Jul 16
Transportation

MCDOT Wins Six NACo Achievement Awards for 2026

Montgomery County's transportation department earned six national honors from NACo, recognizing transit innovation, infrastructure, and IT programs.

MCDOT· Jul 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Jul 16
Transportation

Metro Red Line Suspended Between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights Through Sept. 6

Metro has halted Red Line rail service between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights through September 6 for major construction work.

Stewart· Jul 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: reporting ICE activity, celebrating Long Branch, and more”
Jul 16
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