Ride On to Begin Collecting Fares Again on Monday, Aug. 1
The county’s Department of Transportation Ride On system will once again collect fares beginning tomorrow, Aug. 1, according to several announcements and social media posts from the DOT.
DOT Announces “Fare Share” Program to Assist with Employee Commuter Benefit
Employers in Montgomery County can now add an employee benefit for certain commuting workers via the “Fare Share” program from the county’s Department of Transportation, officials announced.
Police Arrest Suspect for Attempted Rape at Transit Center
Metro Transit Police say that they have arrested 38-year-old Tiwan D. Sweet of Washington, D.C., in connection with an overnight sexual assault at the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center in downtown Silver Spring.
Agencies Announce Closing, Other Changes for Independence Day Holiday
Various agencies have announced closings and other changes for the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4.
Suspect Arrested in Shooting at Transit Center
Metro Transit Police announced that they have arrested 24-year-old Jordan Jones in connection with a May 14 shooting at the Sarbanes Transit Center in downtown Silver Spring.
UPDATED: Council Passes FY2023 Operating Budget, Includes Ride On Fare Increase
The County Council yesterday passed the FY2023 operating budget that includes a provision to raise the fee for most Ride On buses to $1, effective in July.
Ride On to Increase Service Beginning Sunday, May 8
The county’s Department of Transportation plans to increase Ride On bus service to 90% of pre-pandemic levels beginning Sunday, May 8, officials announced.
Ride On Passengers No Longer Required to Wear Masks
Ride On passengers are no longer required to wear masks on the bus, though the county officials are strongly recommending passengers voluntarily wear them.
Purple Line Transit Partners Announces “Financial Close” Securing Financing for Completion
The Purple Line Transit Partners announced yesterday that the organization had reached “financial close” with the new design-build contractor, Maryland Transit Solutions, for completion of the delayed construction.
New York City Media Company Begins Installing Interactive Broadcasting Kiosks at Flash Stations
Smart City Media, a New York City-based media and technology company, has begun installing CityPost interactive broadcasting kiosks under a franchise agreement with Montgomery County.
Metro to Perform Structural Repairs
Metro announced this week that it will perform structural repair work between the Silver Spring and Forest Glen Metrorail stations, as well as replace drainage pumping stations and discharge line piping at the Wheaton station, as the agency looks to complete its Platform Improvement Project this year.
DOT Announces Ride On Service Increases Effective Sunday
The county’s Department of Transportation announced an increase in Ride On bus service that will begin on Sunday, March 13.