Rockville, Shady Grove Metro Stations Reopen Jan. 16
The Shady Grove and Rockville Metro stations on the Red Line that have been closed for four months are expected to reopen Jan. 16, Metro announced. The stations were shut… Read More
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MCPS Transportation Woes Continue; More Schools Near Threshold for Virtual Learning
Thursday morning, 109 Montgomery County Public Schools buses did not operate, which is an increase of 34 that didn’t make their routes due to a lack of bus drivers on… Read More
24 Hours Later, Some Drivers Still Stranded on I-95 in Virginia
24 hours after the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced on Twitter that portions of I-95 North and South were closed to incoming traffic, some drivers remain stranded. Both sides… Read More
Recovering From COVID, Elrich Says: ‘It’s Not Pleasant But I Have Been Sicker’
County Executive Marc Elrich said of his bout with COVID-19, “It’s not pleasant, but I have been sicker than this before.” Between occasional sniffling and coughing, Elrich told MyMCM Monday… Read More
Metrobus Suspends Service Monday Morning Due to Snow
Metrobus temporarily suspended service Monday at 9:30 a.m. due to deteriorating weather and hazardous road conditions throughout the region Buses currently on routes will complete their routes if it is… Read More
MCDOT Announces Schedule Changes For Dec. 31, Jan. 1
Montgomery County Department of Transportation released its schedule for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. All county offices are closed. Also closed are the TRiPS Commuter Store at the… Read More
Metro Expects Reduced Service Through End of Year
Washington Metro announced today rail service will remain at reduced levels through the end of the year. Metro significantly reduced service in October after cars on the Blue Line derailed.… Read More
Shared Streets Initiative Extended Into Next Year
Sharing is caring in the streets of Montgomery County. The initiative gives residents the opportunity to use public areas to participate in activities such as biking, hiking, walking, dining, and… Read More
County Extends Free Ride On Bus Service
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a resolution that will continue to allow residents to travel on the Ride On bus service for free through Jan. 1, 2022. County leaders… Read More
New Name Sought for White Flint Metro Station
Following efforts by Friends of White Flint and Montgomery County officials, Metro is considering renaming the White Flint Metro Station and seeks input from the public. Now that the White… Read More
I-270 Ramp Meters Will Fully Activate on Wednesday
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration announced that they are fully activating new ramp meters on I-270 in Montgomery County on Wednesday. The traffic control system, which will… Read More
County Leaders Break Ground on New Electric Bus Project in Silver Spring
Montgomery County leaders broke ground on a new microgrid and charging infrastructure project that will enable 44 Ride On buses to transition from diesel power to electric. Eventually, the Brookville… Read More