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Transportation

Grosvenor–Strathmore Station Partially Closed Through September 7

Part of Grosvenor–Strathmore's platform is currently closed, with a full station closure set for July 6–September 7, 2026.

MCDOT· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Apr 24
Transportation

WMATA Red Line Shutdown Planned July 6–September 7 Between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights

Red Line service suspended between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights July 6–Sept. 7, 2026; shuttles to replace trains at three closed stations.

MCDOT· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Apr 24
Environment

EMTOC Microgrid Near Completion in Gaithersburg, Largest in U.S.

Montgomery County's EMTOC microgrid—4.84 MW solar, 2 MW battery storage—nears completion as the largest renewable transit depot in the U.S.

MCDOT· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Apr 24
Transportation

Bike to Work Day Returns May 15 with 15 County Pit Stops

Montgomery County hosts 15 pit stops for the 25th annual Bike to Work Day on May 15, 2026, with free t-shirts for early registrants.

MCDOT· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Apr 24
Education

MCCCSS Offers Free Coaching for Child Care Programs

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services provides free coaching to center and family child care programs on classroom management and child development.

DHHS· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Boost Your Classroom Success with CCSS Coaching Support”
Apr 24
Environment

Council to Hear Testimony on Solar Collection System Zoning Rules

ZTA 26-07 would separate rooftop and ground-mounted solar standards and align county rules with State law; hearing June 9, 2026.

Montgomery County Council· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on May 5 and June 9, 2026”
Apr 24
Housing & Real Estate

Council to Hear Testimony on Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Changes

ZTA 26-06 would amend ADU use standards for attached and detached units in line with State law; hearing set for June 9, 2026.

Montgomery County Council· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on May 5 and June 9, 2026”
Apr 24
Finance

Council Hearing on $100K Roadside Trees Budget Supplement

County Council holds public hearing May 5 on a $100,050 supplemental appropriation for roadside tree protection funded by the Street Tree Planting Fund.

Montgomery County Council· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on May 5 and June 9, 2026”
Apr 24
Transportation

County Offers Adult Bike and E-Scooter Classes Through June

Montgomery County is offering $10 adult bike and e-scooter riding classes through June, led by WABA instructors.

Glass· Apr 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: ICE Out, Security Grants and Speed Limits”
Apr 24
Transportation

Bethesda Neighborhood Gets 20 MPH Speed Limit Sign

A missing speed limit sign in a Bethesda neighborhood caused drivers to travel at 30 MPH; MCDOT has now installed a 20 MPH sign.

Glass· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: ICE Out, Security Grants and Speed Limits”
Apr 24
Finance

$1.2M Security Grants Awarded to 90+ Nonprofits

Montgomery County announced $1.2 million in security grants for nonprofits and religious groups at risk of hate crimes.

Glass· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: ICE Out, Security Grants and Speed Limits”
Apr 24
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU One-Bedroom Units Open at 1200 East West Highway

1200 East West has two 1BR/1BA units at $1,537/month and a 1BR/1BA with den at $1,727/month available for move-in in spring 2026.

DHCA· Apr 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at Eleven55 Ripley & 1200 East West”
Apr 24
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU Studio Available at Eleven55 Ripley, Silver Spring

One MPDU studio unit is available for immediate move-in at Eleven55 Ripley for $1,277/month if applied for by April 28.

DHCA· Apr 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at Eleven55 Ripley & 1200 East West”
Apr 24
Transportation

2.7 Miles of Sidewalk Proposed to Connect Residents to Purple Line

MCDOT is proposing 2.7 miles of new sidewalk under the Purple Line BiPPA program ahead of the light rail's winter 2027 opening.

MCDOT· Apr 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Spring Construction Underway for Montgomery County's Annual Sidewalk Progra…”
Apr 24
Transportation

Safe Routes to School Sidewalks Under Construction Near Four County Schools

MCDOT is building sidewalks near Cabin John Middle, MLK Middle, Northwood High, and Roscoe Nix Elementary under the Safe Routes to School program.

MCDOT· Apr 24, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Spring Construction Underway for Montgomery County's Annual Sidewalk Progra…”
Apr 24
Finance

GO Committee to Review FY27 Community Grants NDA Budget

The GO Committee will review the FY27 Operating Budget for the Community Grants Non-Departmental Account and Office of Grants Management on Apr. 24.

Stewart· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on April 24, 2026”
Apr 23
Meetings & Hearings

Regulation Would Push Racial Equity Action Plan Deadline to 2027

GO Committee reviews Executive Regulation 30-25, which would extend the deadline for county departments to complete racial equity action plans to 2027.

Stewart· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on April 24, 2026”
Apr 23
Finance

GO Committee Reviews $1.77M Racial Equity Office Budget

The GO Committee meets Apr. 24 to review the FY27 budget for the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice, totaling nearly $1.77 million.

Stewart· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on April 24, 2026”
Apr 23
Transportation

Sidewalks Under Construction Near Two Silver Spring Schools

MCDOT is building new sidewalks along Gabel Street and Mount Pisgah Road near Northwood High and Roscoe Nix Elementary.

MCDOT· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Spring Construction Underway for Montgomery County’s Annual Sidewalk Programs”
Apr 23
Transportation

Germantown School Walksheds Get 2,700 Feet of New Sidewalk

MCDOT is building 0.5 miles of sidewalk near MLK Middle, Lake Seneca Elementary, and Waters Landing Elementary in Germantown.

MCDOT· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Spring Construction Underway for Montgomery County’s Annual Sidewalk Programs”
Apr 23
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