The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has announced the winners of its 2025 Heads Up, Phones Down video contest, which encouraged high school students to create videos promoting safe, distraction-free driving and walking. The contest received nearly 100 entries, with winners receiving cash prizes and electronics, while officials highlighted the importance of youth-led messaging in reducing accidents caused by distracted driving.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOTs) Ride On Reimagined plan will modernize the bus network over several years, with the first phase launching in June 2025 to improve service efficiency and route alignment. By 2030 and beyond, the plan envisions expanded Bus Rapid Transit, new microtransit zones, and increased service frequency, contingent on funding availability. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has shared that the 2025 Residential Sweeping Program will begin around April 1, 2025 (with approximate 2025 dates available in late March for sweeping in your area).
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation and the Montgomery County Department of Police are reminding residents to plan ahead and avoid drinking and driving on St. Patrick’s Day, as nearly half of all traffic deaths on the holiday involve impaired drivers. Safe ride options include the free SoberRide program through Lyft, Ride On buses for $1, and other transportation services available through the County’s Vision Zero Safe Ride home webpage.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a public meeting on March 27 at 7 p.m. at Whetstone Elementary School to discuss pedestrian safety improvements along a 2.4-mile segment of Montgomery Village Avenue in Gaithersburg. (more…)
Montgomery County government has announced that employees working in the county can receive up to $325 per month for commuting costs through the MCDOT FareShare program, with employers required to contribute $25 per employee. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a hybrid public hearing on March 27 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed Cheltenham Drive Bikeway project in Bethesda. The project aims to add separated bike lanes along Cheltenham Drive and Norfolk Avenue as part of the Bethesda Loop bicycle network, and public input may influence the final design.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has announced that a new traffic signal at Woodward High School, located on Old Georgetown Rd. in North Bethesda, is set to enter mandatory 72-hour flash operation on or around Monday, March 10, 2025. Following this initial phase, the signal will transition to full-color activation on or about Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Montgomery County is encouraging federal employees returning to in-person work to utilize accessible transit services provided by the Department of Transportation (MCDOT), including Ride On buses that connect major federal work locations to Washington, D.C. The county offers affordable public transit options, with a fare of $1 per ride, and has been increasing bus service with high-frequency routes and improvements to enhance efficiency.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a hybrid public meeting on March 6 at 7 p.m. to discuss the proposed Washington Grove Connector Trail – Crabbs Branch Extension, which will create an 850-foot shared-use path connecting Washington Grove to transit hubs like the Shady Grove Metro station. (more…)
Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed North High Street Extended project in Olney, providing details on design, costs, and schedule while gathering public input that may influence the final project design. (more…)