Travel & Transit News

Free Parking in Montgomery County Public Garages and Lots in Bethesdaon Saturday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Dec. 20

November 17, 2025

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is offering free parking in all County-operated garages and lots on Saturday, Nov. 29, known as Small Business Saturday, and...

Listen to the Metro Message – A Community Conversation on Nov. 19

November 5, 2025

Please join Metro for the next Metro Message – A Community Conversation on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 12:30 p.m.

View the agenda and...

Part of Jones Mill Rd Closed for Purple Line Construction

November 3, 2025

Jones Mill Road between Jones Bridge Road and Coquelin Terrace in Chevy Chase will be closed for about two weeks to allow construction of the light-rail Purple Line in the area, according to an update from the Maryland transportation and transit officials.

The closure is expected to last...

“Operation Green Light” Ride On Bus Tribute to Veterans

November 3, 2025

On Monday, Nov. 10, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation will hold a press event at Memorial Plaza (101 Monroe Street, Rockville) to unveil a special “Operation Green Light” Ride On bus wrap in tribute to veterans. In addition, 385 Ride On buses will...

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 conversations will continue in...

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...

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