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
Transportation
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
Metro Announces 15 Stations Opening, 14 Bus Lines Increasing Service
15 Metrorail stations will reopen on Sunday, June 28 and Metrobus service will be increased on the 14 busiest bus lines on Monday, June 29. The following stops will reopen,… Read More
Planning Department Inviting Input from Residents on Future Roadway Plans
The county planning department will hear input from residents on a street guide for designing and revitalizing roadways at a virtual meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Join us &… Read More
County Opens Roads to Pedestrians in Aspen Hill, Silver Spring
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation announced Friday that it would transform roadways in Aspen Hill and Silver Spring into “neighborhood greenways” to provide additional outdoor space for pedestrians and… Read More
Council Pushes to Change Streets Named After Confederates
The Montgomery County Council is asking the county to rename all county-owned streets and public facilities that are currently named after Confederates. “When we name a street or a building,… Read More
BikeMatchMoCo Connecting Donated Bikes to Those in Need
BikeMatchMoCo is a new service in Montgomery County that connects people who have a bike that they no longer use, with others who are in need of a bike. COVID-19… Read More
Update: Street Construction to Start in Gaithersburg Thursday
The City of Gaithersburg sent out an update Wednesday saying that construction is now set to begin on Thursday, weather permitting. Update! Planned microsurfacing work is now scheduled to begin… Read More
Nightly Lane Closures on Outer Loop Will Continue Through Friday
Drivers can expect nightly lane closures on the Capital Beltway Outer Loop between MD 190 (River Road) and Clara Barton Parkway, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT… Read More