Travel & Transit News

MCDOT to Clean Public Parking Garages

September 2, 2025

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation's (MCDOT) Division of Parking Management is scheduled to begin its Fall washdown of all 21 County-owned parking garages in Silver Spring, Bethesda and Wheaton.

The cleanings are scheduled to begin in the Bethesda garages on September 15,...

Ride On Zero Fare Policy & New Schedules Started June 29

June 27, 2025

Montgomery County Department of Transportation implemented a zero fare policy on all Ride On, Ride On extRa, Ride On Flex and Flash buses beginning Sunday, June 29, 2025. This policy expands upon existing programs that already offer free rides to youth, seniors, persons with disabilities, and...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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.