Redland Middle School in Derwood won first place in Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s “Paint the Plow” contest with a transportation-themed design titled “Life is a Highway,” part of Public Works Week recognizing the contributions of public works employees.
The Burtonsville Access Road project provides for the construction of approximately 1,400 linear feet of new roadway with two lanes and parking on the westbound side located in Burtonsville, Maryland.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and Manna Food Center will host the annual Ride On Food Drive from May 25 to May 31, allowing riders to donate non-perishable food items on Ride On buses in exchange for free fare, with all donations supporting local residents facing food insecurity.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced that due to the City of Rockville’s Memorial Day celebrations, Ride On bus routes 45, 46, 55, and T2 will be detoured from Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26 at 3 p.m., with specific changes to stops and routing available online. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is conducting an online travel survey through May 31 to better understand commuting patterns and improve transportation planning within the County’s six Transportation Management Districts. (more…)
The Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will launch a major overhaul of the Ride On bus system on Sunday, June 29, introducing new routes, schedule adjustments, and improved Metro connections as part of the Ride On Reimagined plan. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and Ride On recognized operator Ruize Bell, a 63-year-old father of ten, who on the morning of April 30 suffered a fatal heart attack while driving his bus on MD 355. In an act of heroism, Ruize was able to pull his bus over safely, protecting the riders in his bus and those around it, before he sadly died.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will host a free “Truck Day” event on May 17 in Rockville, offering the public a chance to explore public works, construction, and first-responder vehicles while celebrating National Public Works Week.
On Tuesday, Montgomery and Howard County officials announced a partnership to extend the US 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit service into Howard County by 2026, aiming to improve regional transit access through new stops, infrastructure, and funding support from local and federal sources. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a public open house on May 14 to discuss the New Hampshire Avenue Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Planning Study and gather public input on the proposed project, which aims to provide faster, more reliable transit service between Fort Totten Metro Station and Colesville Road.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will host a free, student-led Safety Day event on Saturday, May 10 in Rockville to promote traffic safety through interactive activities, demonstrations, and entertainment for all ages. (more…)