New Bus Lane Fine, EV Charging Fee Proposed in FY27 Transportation Resolution
MCCouncilMay 12, 2026
The Montgomery County Council will take a straw vote on May 13, 2026 on FY27 Transportation Fees, Charges and Fares. The resolution introduces a $75 fine for driving, standing, or parking in a bus lane; a new per-kilowatt-hour charge for electric vehicle charging in Parking Lot Districts; a $60 fine for stopping on a bikeway; a $250 hearing fee for the Residential Permit Parking program; and eliminates all Transportation Management District fees. The Transportation and Environment Committee recommended approval, and the full Council expressed unanimous support via a straw vote on May 6.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 13 at 9:30 a.m. to Review Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget Resolutions”, received May 12, 2026.
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2026-05-13
meeting — Council straw vote on FY27 Transportation Fees, Charges and Fares resolution
2026-05-06
meeting — Council unanimous straw vote supporting TE Committee recommendations
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