County Offers Free Ride On Bus Rides on Earth Day
Montgomery County bus riders can take advantage of free rides on Tuesday, April 22 in celebration of Earth Day, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) said. To mark the… Read More
Chris Conklin
County Offers Free Parking on Nov. 30 and Dec. 21 for Holiday Shoppers
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced free parking in County-owned garages and lots on two major holiday shopping dates: Saturday, Nov. 30, and Saturday, Dec. 21. On-street meter… Read More
MCDOT Issues Halloween Safety Guidance for Montgomery County Families
With Halloween approaching and daylight saving time ending, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) advises drivers and pedestrians to prioritize safety. The shift to earlier sunsets and an increase… Read More
Number of Deaths Rise as County Heads Toward Goal of Ending Road Fatalities in 2030
Montgomery County’s plan to eliminate road related fatalities and serious injuries by 2030 was launched in 2021. That year, there were 40 fatal crashes. In 2023, there were 44 and… Read More
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
County Encourages Use of Public Transportation and Commits to Zero-Emissions
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) encourages residents to try public transportation ahead of Earth Day on Monday, April 22. Walking, biking or taking public transportation reduces harmful pollution… Read More
White’s Ferry 3-Year Shutdown Drags On
At the end of December, White’s Ferry will mark its third year without operation. In October, the County Council met with all the parties involved in this stalemate. Montgomery County… Read More
White’s Ferry Closure Remains Most Urgent Upcounty Transportation Issue
Thursday’s Upcounty Transportation Town Hall at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown centered on many local issues. But no topic seemed as urgent as the nearly three-year closure of… Read More
Friday is Car Free Day
Friday is world car free day. In support, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced it is also fare free day. All Ride On buses will waive the $1… Read More
MCDOT Honored for Helping Businesses Create Alternative Options for Commuters
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) Commuter Services Section was awarded with a 2023 Employer Services Sales Team Achievement Award for its work in creating and promoting commuter alternative… Read More
Ride On Relaunches Late-Night Courtesy Stop Program
Starting July 2, Ride On re-introduced its late-night courtesy stop program, which gives riders the opportunity to request to be dropped off anywhere on the bus route in order to… Read More
Nuevo Récord: Más de 300 Bicicletas Fueron Donadas
El Departamento de Transporte del Condado de Montgomery (MCDOT, por sus siglas en inglés) estableció un nuevo récord el viernes en su campaña anual de bicicletas: recolectó 370 bicicletas de… Read More