Floating an optimistic future for White’s Ferry
Since the late 1780s, thousands of commuters have crossed from horses to cars via White’s Ferry. Then, in November 2020, it all came to a halt over a land dispute… Read More
Transportation
Temporary bus-only lanes coming to Rockville Pike during Metro Red Line closure
Temporary bus-only lanes will be installed along portions of Rockville Pike this summer to help keep Metro shuttle buses moving during a planned Red Line shutdown between North Bethesda and… Read More
New bus routes, discounted fares added for early voting
New Metrobus and Ride On routes will be added for community members to easily access early voting stations. Early voting for this year’s Gubernatorial Primary Election is planned for June… Read More
Montgomery County’s on-demand bus service to end in Rockville, Glenmont-Wheaton
Ride On’s Flex On-Demand service in Rockville and the Glenmont-Wheaton areas will no longer be offered starting July 1. Flex On-Demand allows riders to call and book a ride. It… Read More
New bullet-resistant speed cameras installed at Burtonsville intersections, among 140 new speed cams across Montgomery County
On Tuesday, MCPD installed two bright blue, bullet-resistant speed cameras at high-risk intersections in Burtonsville. The bright colors are meant to give drivers extra visibility and brake distance before passing… Read More
Bill to make roads safer named in memory of Bethesda bicyclist
A bill to remember Bethesda bicyclist Sarah Langenkamp was passed by a U.S. House committee May 22. Rep. Jamie Raskin had introduced the provisions, known as the Sarah Debbink Langenkamp… Read More
Purple Line reaches major milestone as final rail track installed
In Silver Spring, crews installed the final piece of rail Thursday to connect Montgomery and Prince George’s counties through the Purple Line. The light rail will run from Bethesda to… Read More
Poolesville students ride through rain for bike to school day
Rain did not stop over 100 students, parents and even pets from taking part in Bike to School Day in Poolesville. Children gathered with friends under raincoats and umbrellas before… Read More
County begins Spring road, sidewalk maintenance
The season for Spring paving and other maintenance work has begun. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation kicked off repair work along its 5,400 miles of roadway and 1,700 miles… Read More
Police plan all-out effort to stop distracted driving
Montgomery County Police, along with officers from Rockville and Takoma Park, announced Wednesday morning that they are conducting an all-out effort to curb distracted driving this month. The campaign coincides… Read More
White’s Ferry reopening debate takes center stage in Montgomery County executive race
As the political season heats up and the June 23 primary election approaches, Democratic candidates for Montgomery County Executive headed to Poolesville recently for a town hall discussion hosted by… Read More
Motorcyclist dies following collision in Montgomery County
A motorcyclist died Tuesday morning in a collision at the intersection of Manor Road and Connecticut Avenue, according to Montgomery County police. Officers from the 2nd District and Montgomery County… Read More