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      The Cool Commute Contest is Going on Now!
      January 9, 2025

      Participate in downtown Bethesda's Cool Commute Contest by taking a picture of your winter walk or bike ride in Bethesda and email it to Bethesda Transportation Solutions. Five winners will be randomly...

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      Check Out the County's Winter Weather Portal for Snow Updates
      January 9, 2025

      Montgomery County has a Winter Weather Portal website to provide information on snow removal and to submit requests for snow removal. See the website HERE.

      Walk Down to the Renovated Caroline Freeland Park Starting Nov. 9
      November 4, 2024

      Caroline Freeland Urban Park on Arlington Road in downtown Bethesda will reopen early next month with a larger playground and central lawn plus other amenities after closing in July 2023 for renovations partly aimed at improving accessibility, according to Montgomery Parks officials. See details...

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      Try the Express Bus Between Tysons and Bethesda For Free!
      October 15, 2024

      Try the new express commuter bus that travels from Tysons to Bethesda and back on weekdays during the morning and afternoon rush hours. See details HERE. Contact...

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      Register for a Fall Adult Bicycle Class
      August 26, 2024

      Montgomery County and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) will host bicycle safety classes September through November. See details on the County's website here...

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      Find Out More About the Bethesda Downtown Plan Minor Master Plan Amendment
      August 8, 2024

      The Planning Department will host community meetings about the Bethesda Downtown Plan Minor Master Plan Amendment in September....

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      Check Out the County’s Bus Transition Plan for Zero Emissions by 2035
      May 30, 2024

      Check out Montgomery County’s Bus Transition Plan for zero emissions by 2035. See details about the Plan HERE.

      Public Hearing on Disposition of County Parking Lots
      February 15, 2024

      The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public hearing (via Zoom) on March 14 at 1 pm on the possible disposition (for reuse) of 4707 Highland Avenue (Public Parking Lot 25) and 4704 West Virginia Avenue (Public Parking Lot 44). The hearing will consider the...

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      Metro Seeks Public Input on FY25 Budget Including Service Cuts and Fare Hikes
      February 14, 2024

      Facing an unprecedented $750 million budget shortfall in the coming year, Metro is asking the public to provide feedback on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Budget which includes drastic service cuts, fare increases, layoffs, and other severe cost cutting measures. The public is encouraged...

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      Apply for Metro Senior SmarTrip Card for Free
      January 9, 2024

      Metro has eliminated the $2 SmarTrip card fee for customers age 65 and older. Seniors enjoy reduced fares on Metro. See details here.

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