Montgomery County Celebrates April as Earth Month!
Join the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection in celebrating not only Earth Day on April 22, but also Earth Month throughout April by volunteering for stream cleanups throughout the County. Volunteers will help remove trash and larger debris while learning about local waterways and enjoying the natural environment. Read More. For more green news and events in Montgomery County Click Here.
Ride On's Give and Ride Program Provides Free Rides to Those Who Donate Food:This Year’s Program Runs April 19 through August 25
Ride On's Give and Ride community service program will be held this year from Sunday, April 19 to Saturday, April 25. Ride On passengers get a free trip by donating non-perishable food or children’s food items (plastic containers preferred) right on the bus. All donations go to Manna Food Center and area families. The number of hungry families in need continues to rise. Donations will support the Smart Sacks program, which helps local children and families on weekends and other times when school-sponsored meals are not available. Read More. 
Two State Highway Administration Projects Making Improvements in the Bethesda Area
This spring, the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) will begin a resurfacing project on East-West Highway (MD 410), from Wisconsin Avenue (MD 355) to Connecticut Avenue (MD 185). The work will resurface the roadbed, replace damaged sidewalks, upgrade curb ramps, replace damaged and deteriorated curbs and gutters and construct signal improvements at several intersections. Read More.
MCDOT Honors "Stand Up 4 Transportation" National Infrastructure Day
Montgomery County joined hundreds of local transit organizations across the nation by engaging congressional leaders and urging them to pass a bill for long-term transportation funding to replace the expiring MAP-21 legislation. Read more. 
Cedar Lane Detour Ends for Ride On Route 34
Ride On bus route 34 (Friendship Heights-Kensington) has resumed using Cedar Lane in both directions, rather than detouring around Cedar Lane via Beach Drive and Jones Bridge Road.
The months-long detour was needed during construction of a state highway administration project to improve traffic and pedestrian access at the intersection of Rockville Pike and Cedar Lane.
SHA Continues MD 190 (River Road) Safety and Resurfacing Project this Spring
Remaining work will upgrade sidewalks to meet ADA requirements, reconstruct traffic signals, install audible pedestrian signals, replace damaged curb and gutter, fix drainage issues, replace two linear miles of guardrail, patch and resurface all traffic lanes and apply new pavement markings.
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