Fall Cleaning of County Garages to Begin September 11
The county’s Department of Transportation will begin its fall garage washdown campaign on Monday, September 11, officials announced.
Overnight Purple Line Construction to Begin Monday at Silver Spring Transit Center
Purple Line construction is scheduled to begin Monday night at the Silver Spring Transit Center, according to the county’s Department of Transportation.
Police Introduce New Cruisers For Traffic Enforcement
Montgomery County Police have unveiled new cruisers to increase traffic enforcement as part of the county’s Vision Zero safety plan.
Town Square, Wayne Ave. Garages to Switch to Pay-by-Plate Payment System
The Town Square and Wayne Ave. garages in downtown Silver Spring will switch to a Pay-by-Plate payment system at the end of July, county officials announced.
County DOT Looking for Bike Donations to Bike Match Program
The county’s Department of Transportation is collecting donated unused or extra bicycles in good condition to be distributed to residents who live or work in the county who have requested one.
Ride On, Metrobus Introduce Courtesy Stop Programs
Ride On and Metro are introducing night-time courtesy stop programs to help passengers feel more secure using the bus in late night hours, the agencies announced.
Councilmember Jawando Introduces Bill to Address Racial Disparities in Traffic Stops
Councilmember Will Jawando (D–At Large) has introduced a bill intended to address racial disparities in traffic stops and allow county police to focus on serious crime and road safety.
Council President Glass to Introduce Safe Streets Act of 2023
County Council President Evan Glass (D–At Large) today will formally introduce a bill intended to create safer streets for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Ride On Bus Routes to Increase Service Beginning Jan. 29
The county’s Department of Transportation will increase service on 31 Ride On bus routes starting Sunday, Jan. 29, officials announced this week.