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Transportation

Road Safety Town Hall Draws 250 Residents, Highlights 18 Deaths in 2025

Over 250 residents joined Councilmember Glass Saturday to discuss safer streets after 678 pedestrian and cyclist crashes and 18 fatalities in 2025.

Glass· Jan 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: January 15, 2026”
Jan 15
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 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning Sunday, Feb. 1”
Jan 15
Finance

Elrich Presents FY27 Capital Budget, Six-Year CIP

County Executive Marc Elrich presented his recommended FY2027 Capital Budget and FY2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program on Jan. 15.

PIO· Jan 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “*TODAY* Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Present His Recommended Fisca…”
Jan 15
Health & Human Services

Board of Social Services Vacancy Open for Applications

Montgomery County is accepting applications for the Board of Social Services through Feb. 11, 2026.

Montgomery County· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Other

Human Rights Commission Seeks New Members

Montgomery County is accepting applications for the Human Rights Commission through Feb. 11, 2026.

Montgomery County· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Parks & Recreation

County Aquatic Centers Open on MLK Day

Montgomery County aquatic centers will remain open on Monday, Jan. 19, while recreation and senior centers are closed.

PIO· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “***CORRECTION*** Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Martin Luther King Jr.’s…”
Jan 14
Transportation

Public Parking Free Countywide on MLK Day, Jan. 19

All county public parking garages, lots, and curbside meters are free on Monday, Jan. 19.

PIO· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “***CORRECTION*** Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Martin Luther King Jr.’s…”
Jan 14
Transportation

Ride On, Flash Bus Run Holiday Schedules Jan. 19

Ride On, Ride On Flex, extRa, and Pink lines run holiday schedules Jan. 19; Flash Bus Blue Route suspended.

PIO· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “***CORRECTION*** Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Martin Luther King Jr.’s…”
Jan 14
Environment

No Trash or Recycling Pickup Jan. 19; Collections Slide to Saturday

County trash and recycling collections are cancelled Jan. 19; the rest of the week's pickups slide one day, ending Saturday, Jan. 24.

PIO· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday on Mond…”
Jan 14
Public Services

County Offices, Libraries, MC311 Closed Jan. 19 for MLK Day

Most Montgomery County offices, libraries, and MC311 will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday.

PIO· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday on Mond…”
Jan 14
Finance

County Opens $400K FY26 Place-Based Management Grant Program

Montgomery County seeks applicants for $400K in commercial corridor revitalization grants; deadline March 2, 2026.

OGM· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 Place Based Management (PBM) Now Open! - January 14, 2026 MCG Grant Opportu…”
Jan 14
Finance

GO Committee to Review Retirement Trust Fund Governance Report

The GO Committee meets Jan. 15 to review OLO Report 2025-14 on governance of County retirement and retiree health benefit trust funds.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on Jan. 15, 2026”
Jan 14
Finance

GO Committee Reviews $199.5M BRT Revenue Bond Resolution

The GO Committee meets Jan. 15 to review a resolution authorizing up to $199.5M in revenue bonds for Bus Rapid Transit construction.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on Jan. 15, 2026”
Jan 14
Transportation

MLK Day Transit, Parking Schedule Set for Jan. 19

Ride On, Metrorail, Metrobus, and MARC will run holiday schedules; Bethesda, Silver Spring, Wheaton parking is free.

MCDOT· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “REBROADCAST: Transportation Holiday Schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on …”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

Potty Training 101 Virtual Session Jan. 20

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services hosts a free family learning webinar on potty training on Jan. 20 at 6 p.m.

DHHS· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us for Potty Training 101/ Entrenamiento Para ir al Baño 101”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

DHHS Hosts Four FY27 Lighthouse Grant Listening Sessions

DHHS and OCP seek public input on the FY27 Lighthouse Grant Program NOFO across four sessions in January–February 2026.

DHHS· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 DHHS Lighthouse Grant Program Listening Sessions (Registration Required) - …”
Jan 14
Environment

DMV Winter Salt Week Open House Held Jan. 31 in Gaithersburg

A regional Salt-Wise open house for clean water takes place Jan. 31, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Izaak Walton League HQ in Gaithersburg.

DEP· Jan 14, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Training for Landscape Contractors on January 28th – A few spaces sti…”
Jan 14
Education

Montgomery College Spring Horticulture Classes Begin Jan. 26

Montgomery College's Environmental Horticulture Program opens spring semester Jan. 26, covering plant sciences, landscape design, arboriculture, and more.

DEP· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Training for Landscape Contractors on January 28th – A few spaces sti…”
Jan 14
Environment

Free RainScapes Contractor Training Set for Jan. 28 in Germantown

Montgomery County's RainScapes Program hosts a free 4-hour green infrastructure workshop for landscape contractors at Germantown Library on Jan. 28.

DEP· Jan 14, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Training for Landscape Contractors on January 28th – A few spaces sti…”
Jan 14
Parks & Recreation

County's 31st MLK Celebration: Free Concert Jan. 19 at Strathmore

Montgomery County's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance features free performances at Strathmore in North Bethesda on Jan. 19.

PIO· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Every Kind of People: Montgomery County Celebrates 31 Years of Unity in Honor of…”
Jan 14
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