New bike lanes coming to Montgomery County
Montgomery County plans to add more bike lanes to roads throughout the county in an effort to advance cycling infrastructure across the county and improve safety, according to the Montgomery… Read More
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County Leaders: Crews cleared snow & ice equivalent of 3M tons under challenging conditions
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Director of Transportation Chris Conklin both said during Wednesday’s news briefing that, while they understand residents frustrations surrounding the county’s snow removal response, people… Read More
Real-Time Arrival Displays Coming to a Bus Stop Near You
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will roll out digital bus arrival time displays at high ridership bus stops around the county this summer. The displays will be located… Read More
Officials Weigh in on Spotted Lanternfly Invasion with Tips, Resources
The spotted lanternflies have arrived in Montgomery County, and we’ve yet to see the worst of it. On Monday, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) issued a news release… Read More
¿Qué Sigue para Visión Cero?
Tras nueve años de Visión Cero, las colisiones graves y mortales se han reducido en un 27 %, según la declaración de misión de Visión Cero del Condado. “Esta campaña… Read More
What’s Next for Vision Zero?
After nine years of Vision Zero, serious and fatal collisions are down 27%, according to the County’s Vision Zero mission statement. “This campaign is called Vision Zero because we believe… Read More
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
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