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Vision Zero Funding Up 119%; BRT, Hydrogen Buses Backed

FY27 budget raises Vision Zero funding 119%, expands Bus Rapid Transit, and funds hydrogen zero-emission bus infrastructure.

Sayles· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Protecting What Matters Most: My FY27 Budget Update”
May 22
Transportation

Dangerous Tree Over Brighton Dam Rd in Brookeville Removed

A hazardous tree with its trunk hanging over Brighton Dam Road in Brookeville was removed by MCDOT after constituent outreach to Councilmember Glass.

Glass· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette May 21, 2026: Budget, Pride, and Tree Removal”
May 22
Transportation

Council Hearing: $8.2M Rural Road Resurfacing CIP Amendment

Public hearing June 16 on an $8.2M capital budget amendment for residential and rural road resurfacing funded by GO bonds.

MCCouncil· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9, 16 and 30, 2026”
May 22
Transportation

Ride On Bus Bays Shift at Wheaton Metro, May 25–June 5

Phase 2 of a bus shelter replacement project moves several Ride On routes to temporary bays at Wheaton Metro Station.

MCDOT· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Phase 2 of Temporary Bus Bay Changes at Wheaton Metro Station Begin Monday, May …”
May 21
Transportation

Transportation Gets $317.2M; Ride On, Vision Zero Funded

FY27 budget provides $317.2M for the Dept. of Transportation, covering Ride On bus service, Vision Zero, and infrastructure maintenance.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Votes to Approve $7.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operati…”
May 21
Transportation

Flash BRT Expands into Howard County Along US 29

Montgomery and Howard county executives will break ground May 21 on a Flash BRT extension adding four new stops in Howard County.

MCDOT· May 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County and Howard County Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking of US 29/Co…”
May 19
Transportation

Ride On, Metro Run Modified Memorial Day Schedules May 25

Ride On buses operate on Sunday schedules May 25; some routes not in service. Metrorail runs 6 a.m.–midnight on weekend schedule.

mcg-pio· May 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25”
May 19
Transportation

Red Line Single-Tracking Near Friendship Heights in May

WMATA will single-track between Friendship Heights and Van Ness after 10 p.m. on two separate stretches in May 2026.

MCDOT· May 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May 2026 Red Line Track Maintenance Schedule”
May 18
Transportation

DOT Funded at $317.2M; $385M in Transportation Capital for FY27

Council approved $317.2M for the Department of Transportation and $385M in FY27 capital funds including a new Burnt Hill Road Bridge.

MCCouncil· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Reaches Agreement on $7.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Ope…”
May 15
Transportation

Ride On Trip Planning Tools Down 6 Hours May 16

Ride On Real Time and Trip Planner apps will be unavailable Sat., May 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. during a CAD/AVL system migration.

MCDOT· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Trip Planning Tools to Experience a 6 Hour Outage on Saturday, May 16”
May 15
Transportation

Council Hearing June 16: Speed Cameras in School Zones, Bill 17-26

Bill 17-26 would authorize speed monitoring systems in certain county school zones and on select highways.

MCCouncil· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9, June 16 and July 21…”
May 15
Transportation

Red Line Single-Tracking Planned May 16-21, 26-28

WMATA Red Line trains will single-track at two segments on multiple dates in May 2026 for scheduled track maintenance.

MCDOT· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May 2026 Red Line Track Maintenance Schedule”
May 15
Transportation

Ride On Stop at Veirs Mill/Parkland Closes May 18 for Three Weeks

Bus Stop #14633 on Veirs Mill Rd at Parkland Dr closes May 18–June 6, 9 AM–4 PM daily, due to Washington Gas maintenance.

MCDOT· May 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Temporary Closure of Ride On Bus Stop at Veirs Mill Rd and Parkland Dr Starts Ma…”
May 14
Transportation

Washington Suburban Transit Commission Vacancy Open Through June 10

Montgomery County is accepting applications for the Washington Suburban Transit Commission through June 10, 2026.

Montgomery County· May 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - May 13, 2026”
May 13
Transportation

Ride On Hosts Eight Bike to Work Day Pit Stops May 15

MCDOT's Ride On will staff 8 pit stops countywide on May 15 for Bike to Work Day, offering free transit info and giveaways.

MCDOT· May 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Join Ride On for Bike to Work Day Friday, May 15”
May 13
Transportation

Call-n-Ride Program Offers Subsidized Rides for Seniors, Disabled Residents

Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride and Same Day Access programs provide subsidized transportation for adults 63+ and people with disabilities 18 and older.

Stewart· May 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Mental Health Awareness Month”
May 13
Transportation

County Partners Secure Free Prom Ride for Wheelchair-Using Student

MCDOT and WMATA coordinated last-minute free transportation for a Montgomery Blair High School student who uses a power wheelchair to attend prom.

Stewart· May 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Mental Health Awareness Month”
May 13
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 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Cheltenham Drive Bikeway Project in Bethesda to be…”
May 12
Transportation

New Bus Lane Fine, EV Charging Fee Proposed in FY27 Transportation Resolution

FY27 transportation resolution adds $75 bus lane fine, per-kWh EV charging fee, $60 bikeway parking fine, and eliminates TMD fees.

MCCouncil· May 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 13 at 9:30 a.m. to Review Fiscal Year 202…”
May 12
Transportation

Red Line Single-Tracking Near Friendship Heights, May 18-28

Red Line trains single-track between Friendship Heights and Van Ness after 10 p.m. on May 18–21 and May 26–28.

MCDOT· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May 2026 Red Line Track Maintenance Schedule”
May 11
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