Seven Ride On Bus Routes to Undergo Schedule Adjustments on May 5
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will implement schedule adjustments for seven Ride On bus routes, effective Sunday, May 5.
Ride On Buses Become Mobile Billboards for Montgomery County’s Child Care Assistance Program
The county’s Health and Human Services Dept. actively promotes its Working Parents Assistance (WPA) program on Ride On buses, local radio, and social media.
Suspect Sought in Wheaton Bus Stop Robbery; Surveillance Footage Released
Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect in a robbery that occurred on February 5 at a Ride On bus stop in Wheaton.
Maryland Officials Okay More Purple Line Money, but Not Gladly
Governor Wes Moore and state financial officers approved nearly $500 million in additional funds for the troubled Purple Line project on Wednesday, despite condemning its delays and rising costs.
Driving Progress: The Completion of Dedicated Bus Lanes on University Boulevard
Montgomery County, state and local transportation officials convened at Wheaton Forest Local Park on Friday to mark the completion of the dedicated bus lane project on University Boulevard, stretching from Amherst Avenue to Dennis Avenue in Wheaton.
Metro to Showcase All-Digital Railcars, Zero-Emissions Buses in March 20 Preview
Metro will preview its new digital railcars and emission-free buses at the “Fleet of the Future” Expo from March 20 to April 3.
Councilmembers Vote to Loosen Parking Requirements Near Public Transit Stations
The Montgomery County Council voted on a bill Tuesday that would eliminate parking requirements for newly constructed residential developments near public transit stations.
Winter 2027 Set as New Target for Purple Line Debut, Confirm Transportation Officials
Maryland transportation officials announced plans to seek approval for up to $425 million in payments related to delays in the Purple Line project, pushing back the light rail line’s opening to winter 2027.
Teenage Girl Dies in Metro Train Surfing Incident near Silver Spring Station
A teenage girl was tragically killed on Friday morning in what appears to be a “train surfing incident” near the Silver Spring station, according to Metro officials.