Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says the County has recorded 26 fatal traffic crashes so far in 2026, including nine involving pedestrians, as officials continue efforts to reduce speed limits and improve roadway safety through the County’s Vision Zero initiative.
Montgomery County is continuing its effort to slow traffic on local roads, with the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announcing that speed limits have been reduced on 33 additional roads since July 2025. A video discussing the changes can be seen here.
MCDOT will hold a virtual public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, to discuss proposed new sidewalks, crosswalks, and other pedestrian improvements around the future Purple Line Manchester Place station in Silver Spring. Residents can register online to attend, provide testimony through Aug. 31, and help shape the final plans for the project. (more…)
As extreme heat grips Montgomery County, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is providing complimentary water bottles to Ride On bus passengers to help riders stay safe and hydrated. (more…)
Below is the transportation-related schedule for the July Fourth/Independence Day County Observed Holiday on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, courtesy Montgomery County Government: (more…)
Redland Road will close beginning Friday, June 19, at 9am as Montgomery County begins construction of a new bridge over Mill Creek.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has released its schedule for the Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 19: (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is reporting a fiber-optic cable interruption that is affecting live monitoring of approximately 450 traffic signals in the southern half of Montgomery County.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is celebrating Pride Month with the return of its annual “Ride With Pride” Ride On bus. Now in its fourth year, the specially wrapped bus will travel throughout Montgomery County during June to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. (more…)
Hallie Wells Middle School in Clarksburg earned first place in the Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s 2026 Paint the Plow contest with its snowplow design, “Together,” which featured a blue plow and people holding hands beneath the word “Together.”
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will implement new parking rates and hours for County-operated garages, lots, and street meters in Downtown Wheaton beginning July 1.