County Executive Marc Elrich is recommending that standard Ride On fares be set at $1 and the continuation of fare-free programs such as Kids Ride Free and Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Ride Free.
The county executive is looking for applicants to fill eight positions on the Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee, according to an announcement from Regional Service Center Director Jacob Newman.
The County Council yesterday voted unanimously to approve a resolution calling for the Ride On fare holiday to be extended through Jan. 1, 2022. “Free and reliable public transportation is an equity issue,” said Councilmember Evan Glass (D-At-Large).
The County Council plans to vote on a resolution to extend the Ride On system’s fare holiday to Jan. 1, 2022. The resolution will be introduced today (Sept. 28) at 1:30 p.m., and a public hearing will follow, prior to the vote.
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are now available in the county for those who are 65 or older and got two doses of the Pfizer vaccine, and certain other groups, county officials announced.
The Takoma Park City Council has extended the application period for City Boards and Committee volunteers through October 7.
The board of directors of Fenton Village Inc. has called for the County Council to allow the veto of legislation establishing a Business Improvement District to stand pending possible changes to state law.
Local businesses that are planning to open or expand into vacant space in commercial properties could be eligible for state grants to help pay rent or grow the business, according to an announcement from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
The county has announced closings and schedule changes for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 6. County offices, libraries, state offices and courts will be closed on Monday.