Go Montgomery: Go Montgomery! April 2, 2018

Monday, April 2, 2018

Go Montgomery! April 2, 2018

Participate in “Give and Ride” April 15 to 21 and Help Feed Area’s Neediest Families

Ride On bus passengers can help needy families and ride free by donating canned or nonperishable food during our 31st annual “Give and Ride” food drive. Ride On will collect donations from Sunday, April 15 through Saturday, April 21. Read more.

US 29 Open Houses RESCHEDULED

Two US 29 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) open houses will be held April 3 and 4. Find out how BRT will operate, how existing local bus service can better link with the US 29 BRT, about efforts to incorporate art into station designs, and view updates to the station area designs. Learn more.

MCDOT to Rehabilitate Bridge on Montevideo Road

MCDOT will begin a project on or about April 16 to replace the Montevideo Road Bridge in Poolesville, which will require two complete closures of the road, each of which will last for about five weeks. Read more.

MCDOT Doesn’t Just Plow Roads Anymore

MCDOT is committed to ensuring our transportation system is reliable – and that means keeping everyone mobile. That’s why during inclement weather, in addition to the 5,200 lane miles of roads that are cleared, MCDOT also removes snow from more than 50 miles of sidewalks and trails, 295 Ride On bus stops, 500 bus shelters and protected bike lanes.

Bike to Work Day Registration Now Open

On Friday, May 18, 2018 Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association will sponsor Bike to Work Day, an annual celebration of bicycling as a clean, fun and healthy way to get to work. Be one of the first 20,000 to register and receive a free T-shirt when attending. MCDOT sponsors pit stops throughout Montgomery County. Learn more and register online.

Ride On Bus Operator Margaret Douglas Provides Great Service

On March 27, a Ride On bus passenger commended bus operator, Margaret Douglas, and sent Ride On this email:

Today at 5:55 pm, I was picked up on East West Highway towards Friendship Heights and had one of the friendliest bus drivers around! She greeted everybody! She said goodbye when people exited the bus and was happy to be driving. It was refreshing! Kudos to Bus Driver #1!

MCDOT Director Al Roshdieh to be a Guest at Next East County Citizens Advisory Committee

On Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 7 p.m., MCDOT Director Al Roshdieh will update the East County Citizens Advisory Committee on transportation issues of interest to their community. Read more.

MCDOT’s Senior Transportation Services Help Montgomery County Gain Recertification as Age-Friendly Community

Montgomery County has earned renewed certification in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, as part of the World Health Organization’s Global Network of Age-Friendly Communities. The certification recognizes Montgomery County’s achievements in becoming even more age-friendly. Learn more about the County’s transportation and mobility services for seniors and those with disabilities. Read more about the recertification process that evaluates the County’s initiatives.