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Transportation

Council Briefed on DMVMoves $460M Annual WMATA Funding Plan

COG and WMATA brief Council on DMVMoves plan committing $460M/year in new transit funding by FY29, with $152M from Maryland.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Finance

Council Introduces FY27 Operating Budget Spending Affordability Guidelines

Council introduces resolution setting FY27 budget ceilings for property tax revenue and aggregate spending; public hearing set for Jan. 27.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Meetings & Hearings

Council Interviews Nominee for IAFF Labor Relations Administrator

Council interviews Mark Gaston Pearce, County Executive's nominee for Labor Relations Administrator for firefighters union Local 1664.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Meetings & Hearings

Council Interviews Merit System Protection Board Candidates

Council interviews George Margolies and Barbara Sapin to fill seat vacated after Chair Sonya Chiles' term expired Dec. 31, 2025.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Transportation

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

Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program continues to provide subsidies to offset on-demand taxi costs for eligible residents.

MCDOT· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning February 1, 2026”
Jan 12
Transportation

Montgomery County Taxi Rates Rise to $2.50/Mile Feb. 1

All Montgomery County taxicabs, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles, will charge $2.50/mile starting Feb. 1, 2026, up from $2.

MCDOT· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning February 1, 2026”
Jan 12
Transportation

Metrorail, Metrobus, MARC Train on Reduced MLK Day Schedules

Metrorail runs weekend hours 5 a.m.–midnight, Metrobus on Saturday-plus schedule, and MARC on R schedule Jan. 19.

MCDOT· Jan 12, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Holiday Schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. …”
Jan 12
Transportation

Ride On, Flash, Flex Run Holiday Schedules Jan. 19

Ride On, extRa, Flex, and Ride On Flash bus services shift to holiday or weekend schedules for MLK Day on Jan. 19.

MCDOT· Jan 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Holiday Schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. …”
Jan 12
Education

CCSS 2026 Leadership Symposium Set for Silver Spring

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services hosts its 2026 Leadership Symposium on May 12 at the Silver Spring Civic Building.

DHHS· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Save the Date: CCSS 2026 Leadership Symposium”
Jan 12
Local Economy

Gilchrist Center Seeks Two Part-Time Hires at East County Site

The Gilchrist Center is hiring a part-time Program Manager I and Customer Service Representative I at its East County location.

Gilchrist Center· Jan 12, 2026· 2 links
From: Gilchrist Center - Montgomery County, MD — “The Gilchrist Center is Hiring!”
Jan 12
Health & Human Services

Rec Assist 2026 Applications Now Accepted for Camp Scholarships

Montgomery County's Rec Assist program offers eligible residents up to $400 per family member for recreation program costs.

Recreation· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “La inscripción para los campamentos de verano del Departamento de Recreación com…”
Jan 12
Parks & Recreation

Rec Dept. Summer Camp Enrollment Opens Jan. 20

Montgomery County residents can register for summer camps starting Jan. 20 at 6:30 a.m.; non-residents may register Jan. 22.

Recreation· Jan 12, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “La inscripción para los campamentos de verano del Departamento de Recreación com…”
Jan 12
Transportation

Virtual Hearing Set for Redwing Road Sidewalk in Bethesda

MCDOT holds a virtual public hearing Feb. 11 on a proposed 5-ft concrete sidewalk along Redwing Road in Bethesda.

MCDOT· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Redwing Road Sidewalk Proposal in Bethesda to be H…”
Jan 12
Transportation

Ride On Adjusts 36 Bus Route Schedules Jan. 11

MCDOT changes timetables on 31 routes and bus bay assignments on 6 routes starting Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.

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

Silver Spring Metro North Entrance Partially Closed Jan. 12-16

A partial closure of the north entrance to the Silver Spring Metro station platform is expected Jan. 12–16 due to Purple Line construction.

MCDOT· Jan 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Purple Line Construction Update”
Jan 10
Transportation

Silver Spring Metro Station to Close Jan. 17-19 for Purple Line Work

The Silver Spring Metro Red Line station will close Jan. 17–19 due to Purple Line construction; shuttle buses and Ride On routes available.

MCDOT· Jan 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Purple Line Construction Update”
Jan 10
Local Economy

County Seeks Vendors for Multi-Dept Veterinary Services Contract

Montgomery County solicits local small businesses for canine, feline, and exotic animal vet services for Animal Services, Fire Rescue, and Police.

Office of Procurement· Jan 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Emergency and Non-Emergency Canine and Feline Veterinary Services with Exotics O…”
Jan 9
Public Services

Procurement Office Moves to 27 Courthouse Square, Rockville

The Montgomery County Office of Procurement has relocated to 27 Courthouse Square, Suite 330, Rockville, MD 20850.

Procurement· Jan 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 9
Local Economy

Four Active LSBRP Solicitations Open for Local Small Businesses

Montgomery County has four open Local Small Business Reserve Program solicitations, including landscaping, cleaning, and aquatic apparel contracts.

Procurement· Jan 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 9
Finance

County Minimum Wage Rate for Contracts Raised to $18.15/Hour

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increased to $18.15 per hour, effective July 1, 2025.

Procurement· Jan 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 9
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