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…)
Montgomery County officials are urging residents to celebrate Cinco de Mayo responsibly by planning ahead and using safe ride options such as SoberRide, Ride On bus service, and other transportation resources. Enhanced police patrols will be in effect on May 5 to deter impaired driving. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold two public meetings on May 20 and 21 to gather input on the MD 355 Flash Bus Rapid Transit project’s central corridor, which will connect Rockville and Germantown. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued the following statement mourning the death of Ride On bus operator Ruiz Bell, who died from a heart attack while on duty: (more…)
Ride On Bus Route 15 is currently detoured in both directions due to the closure of Manchester Road between Wayne Avenue and Piney Branch Road for Purple Line construction, with multiple stops bypassed and no end date currently announced. (more…)
According to the Montgomery County Department of Transportation, beginning Monday, April 21, Ride On bus stop #14845 on Marinelli Road at the North Bethesda Metro Station will be relocated for three weeks to accommodate bike lane installation, impacting Routes 38, 42, and 81. (more…)