Our top stories for 2024 include the new rent stabilization law in Montgomery County, updates on regional public transit, and business openings and closings in downtown Silver Spring.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation has launched a new bus network redesign plan based on its two-year Ride On Reimagined study.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will modify 27 Ride On bus schedules in January to enhance efficiency and on-time performance.
Bus-only lanes are now permanent near four Metro Red Line stations, according to the Maryland State Highway Administration.
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.
Business owners along Bonifant Street are seeking community support as Maryland Purple Line construction continues through downtown Silver Spring.
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.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation has reintroduced its “Flash Lights” buses for the winter holiday season.
Purple Line construction crews have reduced the number of traffic lanes on Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring until January 2025.