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Ride On Route 20 Detoured Around Nolte Ave Due to Snowbanks

Route 20 is detoured to Silver Spring only, bypassing Nolte Ave and staying on Sligo Ave, 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
Transportation

Ride On Adjusts 36 Bus Route Schedules for Efficiency

MCDOT changed timetables on 31 Ride On routes and bus bay assignments on 6 routes starting Jan. 11, 2026.

MCDOT· Feb 8, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changed on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, to Improve Efficiency”
Feb 8
Transportation

Medical Center Metro Bus Loop Closure Disrupts Ride On Routes 34, 46

Metrorail construction closes Medical Center Metro bus loop on select Sundays in Feb. and Apr. 2026, rerouting Ride On routes 34 and 46.

MCDOT· Feb 5, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Closure of Medical Center Bus Loop in Bethesda to Impact Ride On Bus Routes 34 a…”
Feb 5
Transportation

Ride On Flex On-Demand Transit Launches in Sandy Spring and Ashton

Montgomery County's new Ride On Flex service is now operating in Sandy Spring and Ashton, offering app- or phone-booked trips within the service zone.

MCDOT· Feb 4, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Better Winter Storm Response”
Feb 4
Transportation

New Zero-Fare Ride On Flex Zone 918 Launches in East County

A new on-demand, zero-fare Ride On Flex zone now serves Ednor, Sandy Spring, Norwood, Cloverly, and New Hampshire Ave corridor.

Mink· Feb 4, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “February Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Feb 4
Transportation

Council Grills MCDOT on Post-Snowstorm Sidewalk Clearance Failures

Council briefing revealed MCDOT does not coordinate snow removal with MCPS bus and walking routes.

Mink· Feb 4, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “February Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Feb 4
Transportation

Elrich Briefing: Snow Removal Challenges Across County Roads

County Executive Elrich and MCDOT highway chief discuss ongoing snow and ice removal from roads and sidewalks at Feb. 4 briefing.

Elrich· Feb 4, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Feb 4
Transportation

Decorated Flash BRT Buses Mark Valentine's Day in February

Five Flash BRT buses on US 29 are decorated with neon heart lights through Feb. 28, with a weekly $35 gift card giveaway.

MCDOT· Feb 3, 2026· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Autobuses Flash decorados celebran el Día de San Valentín durante todo el mes de…”
Feb 3
Transportation

Flash BRT Network Expansion Planned, Howard County Extension Due Fall 2026

MCDOT plans seven new Flash BRT corridors; a U.S. 29 extension to Howard County is expected to open fall 2026.

MCDOT· Feb 3, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Decorated Flash Buses Celebrate Valentine’s Day Throughout February”
Feb 3
Transportation

Snow Tracker Accuracy Questioned a Decade After 2016 Failure

Friedson asks why the county still lacks a reliable snow-removal status tracker nearly 10 years after a similar failure in 2016.

Friedson· Feb 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Seeking Answers and Accountability After Winter Storm Fern”
Feb 3
Transportation

MCDOT Teen Video Contest Accepts PSAs Through Feb. 28

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

MCDOT· Feb 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County ‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ Teen Video Contest is Accepting Submis…”
Feb 2
Transportation

MCDOT Hosts Meeting on North Bethesda Bike Lanes

MCDOT holds Feb. 10 community meeting on proposed separated bike lanes along Executive Blvd. and Grand Park Ave. in North Bethesda.

MCDOT· Feb 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “In-Person Community Meeting on the Proposed Executive Boulevard - Grand Park Ave…”
Feb 2
Transportation

Ride On Flex Zone 918 Launches Sandy Spring–White Oak Service

MCDOT launches zero-fare, on-demand transit Zone 918 serving Sandy Spring, Ednor, Norwood, and Cloverly to White Oak Transit Center starting Feb. 2.

MCDOT· Feb 1, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “COMING SOON: New Ride On Flex Zone 918 - Sandy Spring to White Oak”
Feb 1
Transportation

Ride On Adjusts 36 Bus Routes Starting Jan. 11

MCDOT changed timetables on 31 routes and bus bay assignments on 6 routes to improve efficiency and on-time performance.

MCDOT· Feb 1, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changed on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, to Improve Efficiency”
Feb 1
Transportation

Call-n-Ride Program Offers Taxi Subsidies for Qualifying Residents

Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program provides subsidies to offset on-demand taxi costs for eligible residents; contact info available.

MCDOT· Jan 30, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning February 1, 2026”
Jan 30
Transportation

Montgomery County Taxicab Rate Rises to $2.50 Per Mile Feb. 1

All Montgomery County taxicabs, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles, will charge $2.50/mile starting Feb. 1, up from $2.00/mile.

MCDOT· Jan 30, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning Sunday, Feb. 1”
Jan 30
Transportation

Ride On Runs Normal Weekday Schedule Jan. 30

Ride On will operate its normal weekday service on Friday, Jan. 30, though riders should anticipate possible delays and detours.

MCDOT· Jan 30, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Will Operate Normal Weekday Service on Friday, January 30”
Jan 30
Transportation

Medical Center Metro Bus Loop Closure Hits Ride On Routes 34, 46

Metrorail construction closes Medical Center Station bus loop on three Sundays in 2026, rerouting Ride On Routes 34 and 46 to Rockville Pike bus bays.

MCDOT· Jan 29, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATE: Closure of Medical Center Bus Loop in Bethesda to Impact Ride On Bus Rou…”
Jan 29
Transportation

County Lifts Snow Emergency After Jan. 24-29 Storm

Montgomery County ended its snow emergency at 7 a.m. Jan. 29; parking fees in County garages resume Jan. 30.

MCDOT· Jan 29, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Ends Snow Emergency for Jan. 24-29 Storm Event  ”
Jan 29
Transportation

Purple Line Construction Disrupts Silver Spring Condo Drainage

A drainage pipe removed during Purple Line construction along the Capital Crescent Trail in Silver Spring is being replaced after resident complaints.

Glass· Jan 29, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: January 29, 2026”
Jan 29
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