Transportation Public Forum for Ride On Route 76 Changes
The county’s transportation department will hold a public forum on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss proposed changes to Ride On bus Route 76. The forum will be… Read More
Transportation
Officials Paint New Dedicated Bus Lane
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,… Read More
Departamento de Transporte Busca Embajadores de Escuelas Secundarias para ‘Visión Cero’
El Departamento de Transporte del Condado de Montgomery (MCDOT) busca 30 estudiantes de secundaria para que sirvan como “Embajadores Juveniles del programa Visión Cero”. El programa permite a los estudiantes… Read More
Department of Transportation Searching for High School Vision Zero Ambassadors
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is searching for 30 Montgomery County high school students to serve as “Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors.” The program allows students to earn up… Read More
D.C. Man Pleads Not Guilty in Shooting of Silver Spring Metro Mechanic
Isaiah Trotman, who is charged in the fatal shooting of a Silver Spring Metro electrician, pled not guilty Monday in D.C. Superior Court. The 32-year-old D.C. man continues to be… Read More
Council Considers Reducing Parking Requirements for New Housing
Three Montgomery County councilmembers plan to introduce a zoning change that would eliminate some parking requirements at new housing developments. The idea is to reduce the cost of housing and… Read More
Little Falls Area Residents Protest New Parks Plan
On Thursday, Nov. 17, a group of residents held a silent vigil to protest current proposals by Montgomery Parks for continuing modifications to the Little Falls Parkway, an important conduit… Read More
Maryland Offers $20 Lyft Coupon During Holiday Season
The Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) is offering Lyft coupons for a sober ride home in order to cut the number of impaired drivers on Maryland roads during the holiday season.… Read More
County Adds Red Bus Lane on University Boulevard in Wheaton
That bright red traffic lane on University Boulevard between Amherst and Dennis avenues in Wheaton is a dedicated bus lane. Cyclists and pedestrians are permitted to travel there. The two-mile,… Read More
County Announces Schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
Montgomery County has announced multiple closures and operating hours changes for facilities, services, buildings and offices on Thanksgiving weekend. County offices—Closed Thanksgiving Day. MC 311—Closed Thanksgiving Day. State offices and… Read More
D.C. Man Arrested for Attempted Rape Aboard Red Line in Silver Spring
Mekhi Thomas, 23, of Washington, D.C. was arrested in connection with an attempted rape Thursday aboard a Red Line metro train by Silver Spring. He was charged with attempted rate,… Read More
Meetings to Gather Feedback on American Legion Bridge, I-270 Corridor Plans
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) will hold open houses on plans for the I-270 Corridor and the American Legion Bridge beginning Wednesday, Nov. 15. The open houses offer an… Read More