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Virtual Hearing Set on Purple Line Long Branch Sidewalk Plan

MCDOT holds a June 23 virtual public hearing on proposed ADA-compliant sidewalks near the Purple Line Long Branch station in Silver Spring.

MCDOT· Jun 3, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Purple Line Sidewalk Proposal for the Long Branch …”
Jun 3
Transportation

MCDOT Parking Garages to Get Energy, Lighting Upgrades

State grant funds lighting, switchgear, and automation upgrades in public parking facilities, plus solar canopy studies in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton.

MCDOT· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Secures $8.3 Million State Investment for Clean Energy and Ene…”
Jun 3
Transportation

Purple Line Work Closes Wayne Ave Overnight Through June 6

Overnight Purple Line construction closes Wayne Avenue in both directions between Dale Drive and Sligo Creek Pkwy through June 6.

MCDOT· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Routes Will Be Impacted by Purple Line Construction Through June 6 in Si…”
Jun 1
Transportation

MCDOT Releases Updated ADA Design Guidelines for Roadways

Montgomery County DOT issued revised design standards covering ADA-compliant driveways, curbs, ramps, sidewalks, bike paths, and permeable pavement.

MCDOT· Jun 1, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Releases Revised Design Guidelines for ADA-Compliant Roadway I…”
Jun 1
Transportation

Ride On Flex Rockville, Glenmont/Wheaton Zones Cut July 1

MCDOT will end on-demand Ride On Flex service in the Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton zones on July 1, 2026.

MCDOT· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Flex On-Demand Transit Service Update: Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton Zo…”
Jun 1
Transportation

Vehicle Recovery Act Expands ID Options for Impound Release

Expedited Bill 14-26 requires towing companies to accept consular ID cards and broader documentation from family members to release impounded vehicles.

mcg-pio· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Four Important Immigration Prote…”
Jun 1
Transportation

Ride On Bus Bays Shift at Wheaton Metro, June 1–12

Phase 2 of Wheaton Metro's bus shelter replacement moves Ride On routes 7, 8, 9, 31, 34, and 41 to temporary bays June 1–12.

MCDOT· May 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Reminder: Phase 2 of Temporary Bus Bay Changes at Wheaton Metro Station Begin on…”
May 30
Transportation

MCDOT Releases Updated ADA Roadway Design Guidelines

New standards cover driveways, curbs, ramps, wider sidewalks, bike paths, and permeable pavement for all new and reconstructed roadway projects.

MCDOT· May 29, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Releases Revised Design Guidelines for ADA-Compliant Roadway I…”
May 29
Transportation

Red Line Shutdown: North Bethesda to Friendship Heights, July 6–Sept. 7

No Red Line Metrorail service between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights for nine weeks starting July 6, 2026.

MCDOT· May 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
May 29
Transportation

WMATA Increasing Fare Enforcement on Metrobus and Metrorail

WMATA is ramping up fare checks on Metrobus and Metrorail, with more Transit Police and updated fare reader software.

MCDOT· May 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
May 29
Transportation

Flash BRT Breaks Ground on Howard County Extension

Montgomery and Howard County executives broke ground May 21 on a Flash BRT extension along US Route 29 into Howard County.

MCDOT· May 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
May 29
Transportation

Ride On Adjusts 18 Route Schedules Starting May 3

MCDOT adjusted schedules on 18 Ride On routes effective May 3, 2026, to improve efficiency and on-time performance.

MCDOT· May 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
May 29
Transportation

Ride On Flex Zones in Rockville, Glenmont/Wheaton Ending July 1

MCDOT will discontinue on-demand Ride On Flex service in Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton zones on July 1, 2026.

MCDOT· May 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Flex On-Demand Transit Service Update: Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton Zo…”
May 29
Transportation

MCDOT to Issue Revised Road Construction Guidelines Soon

MCDOT plans upcoming guideline updates covering county roads, Flash Bus Rapid Transit, drainage, and landscaping regulations.

MCDOT· May 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Releases Revised Design Guidelines for ADA-Compliant Roadway I…”
May 29
Transportation

Vehicle Recovery Act Expands ID Options for Impound Release

Expedited Bill 14-26 requires towing companies to accept consular ID cards and broader documentation to release impounded vehicles in Montgomery County.

mcg-pio· May 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Four Important Immigration Prote…”
May 29
Transportation

Capital Bikeshare $5 Annual Memberships Available for Benefit Recipients

Qualified recipients of public benefit programs can access Capital Bikeshare memberships for $5 per year in Montgomery County.

Stewart· May 27, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Supporting our residents during difficult times”
May 27
Transportation

Flash BRT Route 29 Expansion Into Howard County Discussed

Elrich to discuss expanding Flash Bus Rapid Transit service on Route 29 from Montgomery into Howard County.

PIO· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 26
Transportation

Ride On Buses Rerouted for Purple Line Wayne Ave Closures

Overnight closures on Wayne Ave and Manchester Rd from May 26–29 will disrupt Ride On bus stops during Purple Line wire installation.

MCDOT· May 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATE: Ride On Routes Will Be Impacted by Purple Line Construction Street Closu…”
May 26
Transportation

Virtual Hearing Set for Cheltenham Drive Bikeway, Bethesda

MCDOT holds a virtual public hearing June 10 at 6:30 p.m. on proposed bicycle lanes along Norfolk Ave and Cheltenham Dr in Bethesda.

MCDOT· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Cheltenham Drive Bikeway Project in Bethesda to be…”
May 26
Transportation

Red Line Single-Tracking Between Friendship Heights, Van Ness

After 10 p.m. May 26–28, Red Line trains single-track between Friendship Heights and Van Ness stations.

MCDOT· May 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May 2026 Red Line Track Maintenance Schedule”
May 25
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