Montgomery County Government to Host Career Fair in May
Looking for a career in public service? Montgomery County government has numerous openings and they’re hosting a career fair and hiring expo on Wednesday, May 3 from 3-7 p.m. The… Read More
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Wheaton Metro Station Boasts Longest Escalator in the Western Hemisphere
The escalators at Wheaton station are 230 feet long with a vertical rise of 115 feet making them the most extended set of single-span escalators in the entire Western Hemisphere. Councilmember… Read More
Glass Introduces Safe Streets Act of 2023
Reading the names of the 19 individuals who were killed last year walking or biking on the county roads, followed by a moment of silence, Montgomery County Council President Evan… Read More
MCDOT Installs 16 Electric Vehicle Charging Ports
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has installed 16 electric vehicle charging ports in public garages over the last four months. Eight charging ports were installed in the NOAA… Read More
County Launches Transportation Grant Programs for Vulnerable Residents
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) launched two grant programs Tuesday designed to increase transportation services for vulnerable residents – amounting to $800,000. The funding from the county’s operating… Read More
Safe Routes to School Program Strives to Improve School Commutes
Montgomery County Department of Transportation is partnering with the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program in an effort to get students to walk or bike to school while remaining protected.… Read More
County Encourages Alternative Transit Modes for Car-Free Day
Montgomery County is encouraging its residents to ditch their cars and use “greener” modes of transportation in recognition of “Car-Free Day” on Thursday, Sept. 22. The county is incentivizing residents… Read More
Metrorail Experiencing Delays From Systemwide Network Error
Metrorail has returned to scheduled service after delays Wednesday morning due to a system-wide network error, according to a press release. Current arrival data on wmata.com has also been restored.… Read More
Ride On Bus Routes Serve Early Voting Centers
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Ride On Bus service has routes to take residents to early voting centers, according to a press release from the county government. Several… Read More
Rockville Station East Side Closure Extends to October
The east side of Rockville Metro Station will remain closed until early October, per a tweet by Ride On Bus. The closure has been extended due to additional construction. Earlier… Read More
County Announces Holiday Closures for July 4 Weekend
Several county offices, programs and businesses will be impacted due to closures or modified hours on July 4, the county announced on Monday. “The Montgomery County Government, and programs that… Read More
Metro Reduces Price for Unlimited Monthly Passes
The Metrorail and Metrobus unlimited monthly passes are on sale for travel starting July 1, according to a news release by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). “As gas… Read More