Metro Bus, Rail Fares Increase July 1
Metro fares will increase 12.5% and most service will not be cut, according to its $4.8 billion budget that takes effect July 1. Earlier, Metro officials considered drastic cuts in… Read More
Transportation
County Releases Zero Emissions Bus Transition Plan
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and the County Department of General Services (DGS) released a Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Transition Plan. The goal is to convert the County’s transit fleet of… Read More
MCDOT Invites Elementary Schools to Participate in ‘Bike and Roll to School Day’
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) encourages elementary schools from across the County to participate in “Bike and Roll to School Day” on Wednesday, May 8. The annual event… Read More
E-ZPass Text Messaging Scams Targeting Customers
The E-ZPass Group sent out a notice warning customers about text messaging scams targeted at customers of tolling agencies across the United States. The scam aims to deceive customers into… Read More
Part of Plane Wing Reportedly Lands in Montgomery Village
Part of a plane wing reportedly landed on police training grounds in Montgomery Village last week. According to county police, officers at the Public Safety Training Academy on Snouffer School… Read More
7 Ride On Bus Route Schedules to be Adjusted Starting May 5
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will adjust seven Ride On bus route schedules starting Sunday, May 5. Service levels are staying relatively the same, with changes reflecting a… Read More
New Apartment Near Purple Line Opens in Chevy Chase
A purple ribbon was cut marking the opening of a 111-unit housing complex that is located near the proposed Purple Line. Landmark Realty held a grand opening for the Crescent… Read More
Free Shuttle Bus and Travel Alternatives for Summer Red Line Closures
Starting June 1 through Aug. 31, five Red Line stations will close for Purple Line construction and maintenance, with the Montgomery County Department of Transportation providing alternate routes for passengers. … Read More
Peatón Fallece tras Colisión con un Autobús
Un peatón murió la madrugada del sábado en la intersección de Second Avenue y Colesville Road, en Silver Spring. A la 1:55 a.m., la policía del condado de Montgomery y… Read More
Open House Will Focus on Pedestrian and Bike Access Improvements
Montgomery Parks will hold an open house May 8 to discuss plans for improving pedestrian and bike accessibility. The improvements will focus on the Sligo Creek Trail, Matthew Henson Trail,… Read More
Ride On, MTA Offering Free Rides for Earth Day
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) public bus system, Ride On, is free Monday in celebration of Earth Day. The department made the announcement via X Monday morning after… Read More
Pedestrian Killed Following Collision With Ride On Bus
UPDATE April 24 at 9:30 a.m. Montgomery County Police identified the pedestrian who was pronounced dead at the scene after colliding with a Ride On bus. Mohammed Y. Ramadhan, 29,… Read More