Several Injured in Vehicle Collision Along Route 27 in Damascus
Ridge Road at Bloom Drive in Damascus is temporarily closed in both directions due to a two vehicle collision involving a pick up and dump truck. At around 9 a.m.… Read More
Transportation
County Launches E-Bike Program, Expands E-Scooter Pilot Program
Montgomery County launched a dockless e-bike program Wednesday expected to bring additional travel options to local residents. The county’s current e-scooter pilot program will also expand service to Gaithersburg, and… Read More
County Police Will Resume Monthly Vehicle Auctions
The Montgomery County Department of Police Vehicle Recovery Section will resume its monthly auctions to sell abandoned and seized vehicles beginning July 18. https://t.co/KpzWnoWdaP — Montgomery County Department of Police… Read More
Train Derails At Silver Spring Metro Station, No Serious Injuries Reported
A train derailed at the Silver Spring Metro Station on Tuesday shortly after 11:30 a.m. First responders say it appears that about two rail-cars slightly slipped off the track at… Read More
Councilmembers Want Property Tax Exemptions for High-Rise Developers at Metro Stations
Montgomery County Councilmembers want high-rise housing at Metro stations. Councilmember Hans Riemer held a press conference at the Forest Glen Metro Station Monday to discuss Bill 29-20, which would offer… Read More
Montgomery Parks Extends Open Parkways for Holiday Weekend
Several open parkways for pedestrians and bicyclists will operate for extended hours during the holiday weekend, the Montgomery County Parks Department announced Tuesday. Portions of Sligo Creek Parkway in Silver… Read More
MCDOT ‘Essential Plus’ Service to Expand Over the Weekend
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is adding to their Ride On bus “Essential Plus” service starting Sunday, July 5. According to a press release by the county government/county… Read More
City of Rockville Asks MDOT To ‘Pause’ Widening of I-270, I-495
The City of Rockville wrote to the Maryland Department of Transportation June 30, requesting that it “put a pause” to the widening of interstates 270 and 495 in light of… Read More
Major Road Projects Will ‘Significantly Impact’ Montgomery County Traffic
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has two road projects planned that will have “significant impacts” on Montgomery County Traffic, according to a press release. These repairs will… Read More
Metro Will Extend Service for 10 Stations on July 4th
Metro will extend service at 10 stations after 4th of July fireworks on the National Mall. The affected stations are: L’Enfant Plaza, Smithsonian, Federal Triangle, Metro Center, McPherson Sq, Farragut… Read More
Montgomery County Officials Urge Leaders to Resolve Purple Line Disputes
County Council President Sidney Katz and Council Vice President Tom Hucker urged Maryland officials to resolve ongoing conflicts with purple line contractors in a statement released Thursday. The announcement comes… Read More
Residents Can Now Apply For a Shared Street in Their Neighborhood
Montgomery County residents looking for extra space to walk or bike can submit a request for a shared street permit in their neighborhood. Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s shared streets… Read More