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    MCDOT Invites You to Safety Day
    March 22, 2024

    MCDOT invites you to join other families in celebrating Safety Day! See details and a video here.

    County Offers Low-cost Adult Bike Classes April-June
    March 15, 2024

    The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will be offering low-cost adult bike classes in April, May and June. SEE DETAILS HERE.

    Proposed Commuter Bus Service Changes Include Elimination of a Bus Route to Bethesda
    March 15, 2024

    On September 1, 2023, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) released the FY24 – 29 Draft Consolidated Transportation Plan (CTP) that outlined the Department’s six-year capital program which includes details on Maryland Commuter Bus service changes. The proposed service changes would...

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    TPB Community Leadership Institute Accepting Applications
    March 11, 2024

    The Transportation Planning Board will relaunch the Community Leadership Institute (CLI)—a three-session, interactive workshop that provides community leaders with tools to “think regionally and act locally” when getting involved in transportation decision-making. The application deadline is...

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    Check Out the March BTS Newsletter
    March 5, 2024

    Read the March 2024 BTS newsletter, Bethesda Mobility Solutions 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.

    Expanded Eligibility for New Security Camera Incentive Program
    November 17, 2023

    Montgomery County has announced they they have expanded eligibility for their new Security Camera Incentive Program for businesses and residents. Find out details here.

    Metro is seeking applicants to serve on its Riders' Advisory Council (RAC)
    November 16, 2023

    The Metro Board of Directors is seeking applicants to serve on its Riders' Advisory Council (RAC) to provide input on service, fares and other initiatives and assisting Metro's Board of Directors in its decision-making....

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