WRAP Offering SoberRide Program for St. Patrick’s Day
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program will once again offer its SoberRide program for St. Patrick’s Day, according to an announcement from Montgomery County officials.
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.
County Announces Completion of RT355 Underpass Named for Silver Spring Resident
County officials and others on Friday announced the completion of an underpass under MD355/Rockville Pike that is now named after a long-time Silver Spring resident, Phil Alperson.
High Schoolers Can Win PS5, Other Prizes in “Heads Up, Phones Down” Contest
Montgomery County public and private high school students can win a PS5, Apple Watch or up to $800 in Amazon gift cards by entering a video in the Department of Transportation’s “Heads Up, Phones Down” contest.
County to Reduce Ride On Service Due to Shortage of Drivers
The county’s Department of Transportation announced it would temporarily reduce Ride On bus service beginning Sunday, Jan. 16 due to the number of employees either sick with, or exposed to, COVID–19.
Residents Asked to Avoid Traveling on Roadways if Possible
The county’s Department of Transportation is asking residents to stay off the roads and avoid travel as crews work to clear roads after a winter storm dumped up to 8 inches of snow on the area.
DOT to Hold Hearing on Proposed Shared Use Path on Dale Drive
The county’s Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public hearing on a proposal to create a shared use path and other safety improvements along Dale Drive, officials announced. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. and participants must register online to receive an electronic invitation to participate.
County DOT Looking to Hire Ride On Bus Drivers
The county’s Department of Transportation is looking to immediately hire full-and part-time Ride On bus drivers, officials announced.
County Installing Protected Intersection
The Transportation Engineering Division of the county’s Department of Transportation is installing a protected intersection, the third in Montgomery County, at the corner of Fenton St. & Cameron St. in downtown Silver Spring.