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…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a public information workshop on February 27 to discuss proposed sidewalk installations near the Piney Branch Purple Line Station, providing residents an opportunity to review plans, ask questions, and submit feedback.
MCDOT will host a public workshop on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Rolling Terrace Elementary School in Takoma Park to discuss and gather feedback on the proposed Takoma-Langley Purple Line Station sidewalk project, which includes new sidewalks on multiple streets to improve pedestrian access. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has issued the transportation-related holiday schedules for Presidents Day on Monday, February 17, including changes for Ride On, Metro, MARC Train, and parking services. (more…)
Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public information meeting on Monday, March 3, at 7 p.m. to discuss the proposed rehabilitation of Gregg Road Bridge in Brookeville, providing project details, costs, and schedule while gathering public input. (more…)
Montgomery County government has announced that MCDOT is celebrating love in February by decorating Flash BRT buses and select stations with heart-themed designs and hosting a social media contest for riders to win $25 gift cards. (more…)
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced that a Montgomery County Transit Services employee had been arrested and charged with assault and endangerment after allegedly strangling and physically attacking a pregnant woman during an altercation on a Ride On bus in Chevy Chase. Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Director Chris Conklin released the following statement regarding the incident:
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is inviting high school students to participate in its annual “Heads Up, Phones Down” contest by creating short videos promoting safe, distraction-free walking and driving, with prizes up to $800 and student service learning hours available for participants.