• Travel & Transit News

      Return of the Monster Flash Bus for Three Events in October
      October 14, 2025

      Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will bring back Monster Flash, a haunted house-themed bus, for three Halloween events on Saturday, Oct. 25, and Sunday, Oct. 26. Residents can view the decorated Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus and learn about the planned Flash Bus Rapid...

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      County Executive Budget "Community Conversations" Continue
      September 2, 2025

      Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, along with the County’s regional services offices and community partners, will host 12 "Community Conversations" from September through November to seek input on the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Operating Budget.

      The first conversation will be from 7 to...

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      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,...

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      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...

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      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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