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MCDOT and Dockless E-Scooter / E-Bike Companies Offer Safe Rider Training Sessions June 1 as Program Launches
Don’t miss one of the free training sessionsoffered in Silver Spring and Rockville on Saturday, June 1, to mark the launch of an e-scooter / e-bike pilot program in certain areasof the county. Starting in June, Lyft, Bird and Lime will begin offering dockless vehicles in these areas at no cost to the County. Read more. |
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Elrich, MCDOT and Other Officials Get Autonomous Vehicle Demo
During a tour of Robotic Research in Clarksburg, officials took a ride in Olli, an autonomous electric shuttle. Similar shuttles may one day be used to supplement transit options in Montgomery County. Read more. |
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Wheaton Safety Walk Identifies Ways to Improve Conditions for Pedestrians, Bicyclists and Motorists
MCDOT Director Al Roshdieh, County Executive Marc Elrich, Council President Nancy Navarro and other officials looked at opportunities to make the area in and around the Wheaton Central Business District safer for all road users and improve ADA access. View photos. |
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Elrich, Conklin Activate MCDOT’s Newest HAWK Beacon in Aspen Hill
County Executive Marc Elrich and MCDOT Deputy Director Chris Conklin joined Councilmembers Sidney Katz and Evan Glass to activate the County’s newest high intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) beacon in the 3900 block of Aspen Hill Road. Learn more about how this signal protects pedestrian safety between two busy shopping centers. |
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MCDOT Celebrates National Public Works Week with MCDOT Day and Truck Show
MCDOT gave the public an opportunity to see some of its specialized equipment in action and learn more about MCDOT’s services. View MCDOT Day newsletter. |
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US29 FLASH Update
Excavation and grading in preparation for the relocated bus station and a new bike share platform are underway in front of the Shoppes of Burnt Mills on US 29. Utility excavation is in progress on Castle Boulevard between Castle Ridge Circle and Castle Terrace. Forms are being erected for the new concrete curb and gutter at the bus platform in the Burtonsville Park & Ride Lot. More about FLASH. |
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MCDOT Promotes Transportation Careers at Take Your Child to Work Day
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GreenFest Draws Large Crowds; Free Ride On Shuttle Carries Hundreds to Brookside Gardens
Area residents hopped the free MCDOT Ride On shuttle at Glenmont Station for the annual celebration of sustainable living held this year in Brookside Gardens. Among the many attractions, the popular MCDOT booths offered remote-controlled truck play for children, bike and pedestrian safety aids, native trees and so much more. Learn more. |
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MCDOT Begins Semi-Annual Spring Cleaning of County Parking Garages
The Division of Parking Management has begun its semi-annual washing of the interior of all 21 County-owned parking garages in Silver Spring, Bethesda and Wheaton. The washings are taking place on nights and weekends through mid-June. |
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Check Out MCDOT's ‘Don’t be Distracted Creative Contest’ Winners
Four high school, middle school and elementary school entries were chosen as winners of MCDOT’s Don't be Distracted Creative Contest. The works of art and videos, created by students, urge everyone to help prevent distracted walking and driving. |
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It’s Not Too Late: 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 passengers. Take the survey. |
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Construction Activity Continues Inside Medical Center Metro Station
The next phase of MCDOT’s MD 355 (Rockville Pike) Crossing Project has begun with activity inside the Medical Center Metro Station. The project is creating a safe pedestrian passageway between the Medical Center Metro Station and the Walter Reed National Military Center Bethesda. Learn more about the project status and the new entrance coming to Medical Center Metro Station. |
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Ride On Schedule Changes
As of May 12, Ride On made several changes to bus routes 1, 4, 9, 10 (Sunday only) 16, 20, 24 and 34 (Saturday only). In addition, time changes were made to the following routes to better reflect actual travel times: Routes 43, 48, 57, 58, 60, 63, 66, 67, 70, 71, 74, 78 and 79. There is no longer a Route 63X; this service has been added to Route 63. View details. |
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Wayne Avenue Cycle Track Construction Well Underway
Wonder what is happening along Wayne Avenue? A protected bikeway is under construction and the first island for a protected intersection at Second and Spring streets has been installed. The new Wayne Avenue median is almost finished, making room for the cycle track and enhancing safety by preventing mid-block u-turns. |
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