Go Montgomery! April 26, 2019

MCDOT Unveils Ride On Flex, a Planned Microtransit Pilot Program at Open House On Thursday, April 25, MCDOT introduced plans for a pilot program to test a new, on-demand transit option in the Rockville, Glenmont and Wheaton service areas. Riders will be able to request trips from a designated pick up and drop off location using an app on their mobile phones.  Read more. Guaranteed Glenstone Museum Entry for Ride On Users Extended Indefinitely Ride On Route 301 service was hailed as a win/win for the county and the museum at yesterday’s opening of the Glenstone Museum Environmental Center. No advance museum reservations are required for users of the Route 301 service, which offers service four times between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. from the Rockville Metro Station. Return to the Station throughout the day until 6:06 p.m. Plan your museum visit. Ride On’s Got a Brand New Look One of Ride On’s brand new buses rolled into Rockville yesterday for the launch of the annual “Give and Ride Week,” a partnership with Manna Food Center to help restock its shelves. County Executive Marc Elrich, DOT’s Al Roshdieh, Councilmember Sidney Katz and Manna Food Center’s Jackie DeCarlo were on hand. Be Sure to Stop by MCDOT’s Booth at this Sunday’s GreenFest On April 28, MCDOT will have a large booth at this year’s GreenFest with fun kids activities, information about the department’s newest services and lots more about its green initiatives. Before catching the shuttle, visit MCDOT’s mobile Commuter Store at the Glenmont Metro Station. Learn more about GreenFest. MCDOT Director Al Roshdieh Featured on Kojo Nnamdi Show in Discussion of the Future of Transit On the popular WAMU 88.5 broadcast, MCDOT Director Al Roshdieh joined other area transportation leaders in a discussion of the future role of bus service and public transit in helping to solve the region’s transportation challenges. Listen. Don’t Drive Impaired on Cinco de Mayo – Use SoberRide® For a Free Ride Home Between Sunday, May 5 at 4 p.m. and Monday, May 6 at 4 a.m., the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) is offering up to $15 off a Lyft ride home to 1,500 passengers. Learn more. Update on the White Flint Project MCDOT is creating a new vision for the White Flint District that improves sidewalks, bikeways, trails, paths, public use spaces, parks and recreational facilities; adds mixed-use development and enhanced streetscapes; and facilitates transit-oriented development around the Metro station. Learn more about the project and recent activities. Council Votes to Adopt Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan That Improves Transportation Safety and Connectivity The Montgomery County Council approved a new plan for Veirs Mill that focuses on improved safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and motorists; compatibility with adjoining land uses; potential redevelopment opportunities and improved connectivity. Read more. Handy Guide Helps Demystify the County’s Development Review Process  The Montgomery Planning Department has a handy guide for applicants and neighbors that describes how the department, landowners and community members work together to review plans for new development. Transportation Today Article: Public Transit Ridership Increase in 2018 Outpaced Population Growth Since 1995, public transit ridership has grown by 27 percent — surpassing U.S. population growth, which has been reported at around 23 percent. Public transportation is consistently traveling more miles, with more people, even in spite of slight year-to-year dips, as between 2017 and 2018, which saw a two percent public transit ridership decrease. Read more. April 26, 2019 Subscribe to Go Montgomery! To receive MCDOT’s latest news in your inbox or on your phone subscribe here. Participate in MCDOT’s Annual Give and Ride Campaign to Help Feed Area’s Neediest Families Ride On bus passengers can help needy families and ride free by donating canned or nonperishable food during MCDOT’s 32nd annual “Give and Ride” food drive next week. Not a Ride On passenger? You can still donate to help Manna Food feed the hungry. Read more. Update on Residential Road Repairs Plantations Subdivision Resurfacing Project,Damascus Schaeffer Road Subdivision Project, Poolesville Musgrove Road Paving Project, Silver Spring Wilson Lane Concrete Repair/Replacement Project, Bethesda Check Out MCDOT's Don’t be Distracted Creative Contest Winners! We are pleased to announce the student winners of our Don't be Distracted Creative Contest. Many thanks to all those that submitted works of art and public service announcement (PSA) videos to help prevent distracted walking and driving and for helping making the contest a success. MCDOT Wants to Hear From You: Take Ride On’s Website Usability Survey To help provide better transit information, Ride On has put together a short, eight-question survey to get input from our passengers. Take the survey. Update on Wheaton Revitalization Project Construction of the 10th floor of the office building is well underway. Rough grading of the Town Plaza is complete and installation of a storm drain from Veirs Mill Road to Reedie Drive through the Town Plaza is in progress. Check the onsite camera online. www.wheatonproject.com

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