First Day of School Plagued by Late and Overcrowded Buses
Montgomery County Public School parents and guardians snapped a lot of photos of their children stepping onto the school bus to begin a new school year Monday. Some of them… Read More
Transportation
County Pushes ‘Walking School Bus’ Program as Alternative to Cars and Buses
With Montgomery County’s push to eliminate serious and fatal collisions by 2030, and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) still in need of about 100 bus drivers, the Department of Transportation… Read More
A Medida que se Acerca la Apertura de la Escuela, MCPS Busca Conductores de Autobús
Con el primer día de clases a menos de una semana, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS por sus siglas en inglés) todavía carecen de unos 100 conductores… Read More
As School Opening Nears, MCPS Still Seeks Bus Drivers
With the first day of school less than one week away, Montgomery County Public Schools still lacks about 100 bus drivers. According to MCPS Spokesperson Gboyinde Onijala, transportation supervisors, directors… Read More
Learn to Ride a Bike This Fall
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation sponsors six classes for residents interested in learning to ride a bicycle. The classes are for adults and will be taught by the Washington… Read More
It’s the Law: Do Not Pass a Stopped School Bus
Beginning Aug. 30, those bright yellow school buses once again will be traveling throughout Montgomery County. For the safety of students entering and exiting, all vehicles must stop at least… Read More
White’s Ferry’s Future Discussed at Poolesville Town Hall
Montgomery and Loudoun County residents joined a town hall Wednesday in Poolesville to learn updates about the future of White’s Ferry. Since 1786, the ferry had transported commuters across the… Read More
County Eyes Cooperative Purchasing of Electric Vehicles for Residents
As part of a continuing effort to push the use of electric cars, Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) seeks an organization willing to create a group purchasing program for… Read More
White’s Ferry Owner Commits to Reopening Before Next Summer
After more than 230 years of service, historic White’s Ferry has been shut down since December 2020 due to a legal dispute Poolesville leaders held a forum Wednesday evening at… Read More
Metro to Increase Trains and Buses, Lower Fares Sept. 5
Metro’s Board of Directors approved changes in June that will increase the number of trains and buses, lower fares and add hours on weekends beginning Sept. 5. The Metro will… Read More
Reabre Puente Peatonal en la Estación de Metro de Rockville
Después de un cierre de 14 meses, el puente peatonal que conecta la estación de metro de Rockville con Rockville Town Center reabrió el lunes 16 de agosto. Según un… Read More
Metro to Increase Trains and Buses, Lower Fares Sept. 5
Metro’s Board of Directors approved changes in June that will increase the number of trains and buses, lower fares and add hours on weekends beginning Sept. 5. The Metro will… Read More