With the push of a roller, Montgomery County officials painted red a future dedicated bus lane, marking the first phase of the Great Seneca Transit Network.
By late next summer, the new Ride On pink and lime lines will bring workers and students to the biotech area, the Universities at Shady Grove and Shady Grove and Rockville metro stations.
Connectivity is important to bring new business and employees to the county, said Executive Marc Elrich as he joined other officials as they began rolling red paint on the roadway.
Every dollar invested in transit brings a $5 return in economic development, he said.
When opened, the pink and lime lines will span two-and-a-half miles on dedicated lanes, reducing travel times for commuters, explained Chris Conklin, Montgomery County Department of Transportation Director.
The “groundpainting” took place at the Traville Parkway Transit Center in Rockville.
Each of the new Ride On extRa service lines will have end points at the Shady Grove Metrorail Station and the Universities at Shady Grove and offer commuters service every 10 to 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends.
The project also includes pedestrian and bicycle enhancements.
Great “Groundpainting” Ceremony for the development of the Great Seneca Transit Network’s dedicated bus lanes connecting communities to jobs, schools and so much more! pic.twitter.com/Fswx7u18a3
— Natali Fani-González (@NataliFGonzalez) November 29, 2023
Montgomery County officials paint the road red Wednesday morning for the dedicated bus lanes as part of the Great Seneca Transit Network @mymcmedia @MCDOTNow pic.twitter.com/N7W3E288Fl
— suzanne pollak (@SuzannePollak) November 29, 2023
