The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) received eight 2025 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for innovative programs in civic education, sustainability, public safety, information technology, and transportation, recognizing efforts such as real-time bus displays, school zone safety integration, and digital tools to improve public services.
The Brink Rd. bridge is scheduled to close for repairs over Seneca Creek later this month, according to MCDOT. The closure is scheduled to start on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 6:00 am, and will take four days to complete, weather and other operational requirements permitting. The bridge will be closed to all traffic during this project.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and Purple Line have provided the most recent update regarding July road access alerts due to purple line construction. The full update can be seen below:
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) are urging residents to plan ahead for a sober ride during the Fourth of July weekend, citing increased traffic risks from impaired and distracted driving. Law enforcement will increase DUI enforcement, and programs like SoberRide will offer discounted Lyft rides to promote safe travel. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has initiated a comprehensive road repair project on Democracy Boulevard, stretching from I-270 to Seven Locks Road. The project, aimed at improving infrastructure for residents and motorists, will be executed in two phases and is expected to take approximately 10 to 12 weeks to complete, weather permitting.
In response to a heat emergency alert, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation is providing free bottled water on Ride On buses to help keep passengers safe and hydrated during a week of dangerously high temperatures.
Following Thursday evening’s severe storms, Montgomery County transportation crews began clearing more than 170 reports of downed trees and debris blocking roads, with recovery efforts focused on the hardest-hit areas and continuing through the weekend. (more…)
Montgomery County Ride On will provide free shuttle bus service on Saturday, June 21, for the Juneteenth event at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, with stops at Montgomery College and Northwest High School every 30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m., MCDOT will hold a virtual public meeting to present proposed sidewalk and safety improvements near three Germantown schools as part of a walkability study aimed at enhancing routes for students who walk or bike to school.
Montgomery County has announced that for the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, June 19, County offices will be closed and most transit services, including Ride On buses and Metrorail, will operate on holiday or weekend schedules, with parking free at public garages, lots, and meters. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will implement phase one of its Ride On Reimagined plan on June 29, introducing new and adjusted bus routes and schedules, coordinated with Metrobus changes, to improve service reliability and coverage. The changes also include the introduction of a permanent zero-fare policy across all Ride On services to enhance access and eliminate fare collection costs.