Ride On Bus Service Sees 20% Growth in Ridership, Ranks Second Nationwide
The Ride On bus system saw a 20% ridership jump, the second-highest among similar U.S. transit systems, according to the Montgomery County Department of Transportation.
Bonifant Street Businesses Call for Support During Purple Line Construction
Business owners along Bonifant Street are seeking community support as Maryland Purple Line construction continues through downtown Silver Spring.
Montgomery County Promotes Shopping Local This Small Business Saturday
County Executive Marc Elrich urges residents to support Small Business Saturday, highlighting the importance of shopping locally for the economy and tax revenue in Montgomery County.
Holiday ‘Flash Lights’ Buses Are Back in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation has reintroduced its “Flash Lights” buses for the winter holiday season.
High School Students Wanted for Vision Zero Safety Program
The county’s Department of Transportation seeks 35 high school students to serve as youth ambassadors for its Vision Zero program, which aims to eliminate severe traffic injuries and fatalities in Montgomery County.
MCDOT to Discuss 13th Street & Burlington Avenue Bike Lanes Thursday Evening
The county’s Department of Transportation will hold an in-person meeting on Thursday evening to discuss separated bike lanes on 13th Street and Burlington Avenue in downtown Silver Spring.
Montgomery County’s Annual Leaf Collection Set to Start Monday, Nov. 11
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will start its annual leaf collection campaign on Monday.
Construction Alert: Georgia Ave. Lane Reduction for Purple Line Work
Purple Line construction crews have reduced the number of traffic lanes on Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring until January 2025.
Red Line Riders Benefit: MARC Brunswick Line Keeps $3 Tickets Through September
Metro’s Red Line has reopened after summer construction, but discounted fares on the MARC Brunswick Line will continue through the month’s end.