Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation

Before ➡️ After 🚧 MCDOT crews recently completed permanent pavement patching on Ripplemead Court and Ripplemead Drive, helping restore the roadway and improve driving conditions. Check out the results! #montgomerycountymd #permanentpatching

Nearly a third of U.S. traffic deaths on Halloween involve drunk drivers (29.2%, NHTSA, 2024). If you'll be celebrating Halloween this weekend & drinking, please designate a sober driver or use WRAP’s #SoberRide (operating 10 pm – 4 am on both Friday, 10/30 AND Saturday, 10/31). 🎃 SoberRide.com

🟣🚆REMINDER🚆🚆 Bethesda/Chevy Chase Virtual CAT Meeting 🗓️Wednesday, October 28, 2026 🕰️6:00PM The Purple Line team will provide the latest updates on the project and field questions from community members. #BethesdaMD ▶️https://ow.ly/4XOr5100XXC 📸from Maryland Transit Administration #mdcommuters

Grab your coffee, headphones, and snacks and hop on a Ride On bus to the polls! 🗳️ For a full list of early voting locations and transit options, visit https://ow.ly/rMQf50ZZNb1 #vote #earlyvoting Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation

🚧Metropolitan Branch Trail Update🚧 Recently, 👷‍♂️Crews worked on graffiti removal along the CSX tracks, installed new concrete sidewalks and aprons along Selim Road, installed ornamental fencing and paved the shared use path.  ▶️https://ow.ly/HBQN5100w8q Kate Stewart (she, her) Washcycle #bikemoco

💻📰💻📰💻 Did you know you can subscribe to all of our #newsletters, sign up to receive our press releases and bookmark our numerous social media platforms all on one webpage? 📰▶️https://ow.ly/eWUX51005hX #montgomerycountymd #mdcommuters #mdroads #mdtraffic #commuting #transit

Need help making sense of your transit choices? The Mobile Commuter Store is open for information and ready to assist you this week.

🎃Veirs Mill Road Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Pop-up Event at #HalloWheaton🎃 🗓️Sunday, October 25, 2026 🕰️12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 📍HalloWheaton, Marian Fryer Town Plaza, 2424 Reedie Drive, #WheatonMD The team will share information about the Veirs Mill Road Flash BRT project. #ridetheflash #mdcommuters

🛴HAPPENING TODAY🛴 MCDOT is hosting a #FREE Adult E-Scooter Class 🗓️Saturday, October 24, 2026 🕰️1:00pmto 3:00pm 📍Westfield Montgomery Mall, (former Sears parking lot), 7101 Democracy Blvd. #BethesdaMD ▶️https://ow.ly/MBrM50ZZPiQ #VisionZeroMC Montgomery County, MD Government PIO Pete Piringer

Looking for Ride On updates all in one place? Check out the October Ride On Newsletter!🗞️ Explore the latest Ride On edition of our monthly newsletter here: https://ow.ly/QVvP50ZZN5g #RideOnNewsletter Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation

Before & After: Kensington Parkway MCDOT’s storm drain crew repaired an outfall on Kensington Parkway, raising the headwall to accommodate a future path and completing minor repairs to support proper drainage. 💧 #montgomerycountymd #stormdrainrepair

Veirs Mill Road Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Pop-up Event at #Twinbrook Library 🗓️Saturday, October 24, 2026 🕰️10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 📍Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Drive, #RockvilleMD The project team will share information about the project. @mcpllibraries.bsky.social #ridetheflash #MDCommuters

🎃Monster Flash at #Twinbrook Library🎃 🗓️Saturday, October 24, 2026 🕰️10:00am to 12:00pm 📍202 Meadow Hall Dr, #RockvilleMD Come explore the Monster Flash not-so-spooky "haunted" bus  along with a bilingual story time, dance party and crafts! #ridetheflash Montgomery County, MD Government #mdcommuters

🚧 Traffic Alert: Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. The Bellinger Bike Ride will cause road closures on Canal Rd., Clara Barton Pkwy. and MacArthur Blvd. Rolling roadblocks will also occur along the rest of the route. Expect delays and use alternate routes.

Have questions about Metro track work? 💬 Join us for a LIVE Q&A on Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. with Metro's Chief Infrastructure Officer Theresa Impastato. Share all your infrastructure-related questions in the comments and we'll answer as many as we can. See you there!

After years of community members calling for safety upgrades along a busy stretch of Olney-Sandy Spring Road in Montgomery County, the Maryland State Highway Administration said it’s planning a series of changes. https://ow.ly/Ggy95100hHV #montgomerycountymd #mdroads #mdtraffic #mdcommuters

🍁 It’s almost leaf collection time! MCDOT’s leaf vacuum collection begins November 9 in designated neighborhoods. 📍 Check your eligibility and collection schedule: montgomerycountymd.gov/leafing #montgomerycountymd #leaf #fall

🧟‍♂️HAPPENING THIS #WEEKEND🧟‍♂️ 🎃MCDOT and @mcpllibraries.bsky.social are excited to announce the return of the Monster Flash Haunted Bus Tour & Bilingual Story Hour to 2 libraries on Saturday, Oct. 24 🎃The Monster Flash bus will also be at #HalloWheaton on Sunday, Oct. 25 ⭐FREE TO ATTEND⭐ #ridetheflash

Construction on the bridge over Mill Creek has been completed and Redland Road has been reopened. 🛣️ 🚍 Ride On Routes 53 and 57 are no longer detoured and have returned to normal service. For scheduling information on all Ride On Routes, visit RideOnBus.com.

🚲 MCDOT’s Bike Match Program has placed 1,000+ bikes in the community! Thanks to our partners and volunteers, donated bikes are finding new homes and helping Montgomery County residents get where they need to go. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/54stdfnw

🛴HAPPENING THIS #WEEKEND🛴 MCDOT Hosts a #FREE Adult E-Scooter Class 🗓️Saturday, October 24, 2026 🕰️1:00pmto 3:00pm 📍Westfield Montgomery Mall, (former Sears parking lot), 7101 Democracy Blvd. #BethesdaMD ▶️https://ow.ly/MBrM50ZZPiQ #VisionZeroMC Montgomery County, MD Government PIO Pete Piringer

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Join us at the Fall Community Resource Fair in #GburgMD this evening! 🗓️Thursday, October 22, 2026 🕰️5:00pm to 7:00pm 📍909 Clopper Rd, #GaithersburgMD 20878 ▶️https://ow.ly/BsE350ZZ5XJ #ProjectAccess Montgomery County, MD Government Montgomery County Council #parking #montgomerycountymd #mdcommuters

🍂 Leaf vacuum collection begins Nov. 9 in designated Montgomery County areas! Pile leaves near the curb, keeping them out of streets, bike lanes and sidewalks. 🍁 Check eligibility and schedules: montgomerycountymd.gov/leafing

🚌Interested in where Flash on MD 355 is going? Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is hosting one virtual & two in-person public meetings for the MD 355 Central Flash Bus Rapid Transit Project: 💻More info: MD355Flash.com

It’s early voting time in Montgomery County! Take Ride On to one of 14 early voting centers across the county. For more information, visit https://ow.ly/1JYZ50ZZMK4 #EarlyVoting #Vote Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation

🟣🚆Silver Spring Virtual CAT Meeting🚆🟣 🗓️Thursday, October 22, 2026 🕰️6:00PM The Purple Line team will provide the latest updates on the project and field questions from community members ▶️https://ow.ly/yTxx50ZYV39 #silverspringmd Montgomery County Council Montgomery County, MD Government #mdcommuters

MCDOT Director Chris Conklin joined MD State Highway Administration , Maryland Department of Transportation and other officials to celebrate new safety upgrades along New Hampshire Ave. (MD 650). Work is complete in #PrinceGeorgesCo and underway in Montgomery County, MD Government

MD State Highway Administration added new pedestrian, bicycle & safety improvements to MD 650 in Prince George's County. This is Maryland’s first Pedestrian Safety Action Plan corridor & another highlight of the Moore-Miller administration's commitment to keeping people connected.

🎃The designated #Halloween #weekend will be here soon. Be sure to have a plan to get home🏠safely, if you've been drinking🍷🍺The WRAP #SoberRide program will be offering #free rides🚖home. Stay tuned for more information including dates & times. ▶️https://ow.ly/FBGr50ZXLzf

🚗 Redland Road is open again! Single‑lane closures may occur 9am–3pm (Mon–Fri) for Mill Creek stream restoration. Thanks for your patience. Councilmember Dawn Luedtke Montgomery County, MD Government Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation - Ride On

The answer is always yes. 🤷‍♂️ Car or no car, broke or flush with cash, Ride On offers simple, zero-fare transportation to every rider. Explore routes near you at RideOnBus.com! #RideTheBus #PublicTransportation

🟣🚆Long Branch Virtual CAT Meeting🚆🟣 🗓️Wednesday, October 21, 2026 🕰️6:00 PM The Purple Line team will provide the latest updates on the project and field questions from community members ▶️https://ow.ly/snyU50ZYUTJ Montgomery County Council #mdcommuters Maryland Department of Transportation #commuters

🎉 Big news from the Montgomery Department of Transportation! 🚍✨ We’re honored to receive two TAM Excellence Awards this year! 🏆 Outstanding Leadership Award – Chris Conklin, MCDOT Director 💡 Outstanding Transit Innovation Program – Great Seneca Transit Network

🚍HAPPENING TODAY🚍 Veirs Mill Road Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Pop-up Event at El Amigo Grocery Store 🗓️Tuesday, October 20, 2026 🕰️4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 📍El Amigo Grocery Store, 12214 Veirs Mill Rd, #SilverSpringMD (Randolph Crossing) ▶️https://ow.ly/2Tn250ZYKSh #ridetheflash Natali Fani-González

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT: I-495 Ramp Closure The westbound I-495 ramp to northbound MD 650 (New Hampshire Avenue) is closed for pedestrian safety work. Detour via Exit 28A toward White Oak. Closure expected until about Oct. 30. Read more: roads.maryland.gov/mdotsha/page...

We've Got Parking Answers. Whether you need help with a permit, have questions about parking, or need assistance with one of our parking programs, our Sales Store team is here to help. Stop by, give us a call, or visit us online—we're happy to assist you.

Do your civic duty: VOTE! 🗳️ From Oct. 22-29, Ride On can get you to early voting polling places FOR FREE! For a list of polling locations and transportation options, visit: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/department-transportation/ride-montgomery-county/take-ride-vote

A smoother commute begins with good information. Here’s where the Mobile Commuter Store will be offering in‑person support this week.

⚠️🅿️NEW🅿️⚠️ 👷MCDOT is scheduled to begin expansion joint repair project at Amherst Garage (Garage 45) in #WheatonMD on or about Oct. 22, 2026. 👷All construction activities are anticipated to be completed by Nov. 20, 2026. ▶️https://ow.ly/Ewba50ZYGJA Montgomery County, MD Government Natali Fani-González

🗞️ICYMI🗞️ 📰The #October edition of MCDOT’s Go Montgomery! newsletter is now available online. 📘Explore the latest updates▶️https://lnks.gd/3/3bd79H9 Montgomery County Council Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation - Ride On Maryland Department of Transportation #visionzeromc #mdtroads

MCDOT’s storm drain crew replaced three undersized culverts and repaired the associated outfalls to improve water flow on Springbrook Drive. These upgrades help keep stormwater moving where it needs to go! #montgomerycountymd #mcdot

⚠️This week is Teen Driver Safety Week! This week, and always, remember▶️ 🚗 Buckle up when you get in. 🚫 No texting or talking on the phone. 🖐️ Keep both hands on the wheel at all times. #BeTheDriver #TeenDriverSafetyWeek #DriveSafe Maryland Department of Transportation #montgomerycountymd

⬅️It’s National #MoveOverDay➡️ Today, and every day — follow #Maryland law👮‍♂️by slowing down when approaching any stopped, standing, or parked vehicle displaying warning signals #BeTheDriver #MoveOverLaw #VisionZeroMCMaryland Department of Transportation MD State Highway Administration #weekend

Myth or Fact: Bus operators have an easy job. MYTH! Bus operators do more than just drive a bus! They must know how to navigate complex systems and detours and drive safely on their routes, all while interacting closely with the public and managing rider behavior on buses.

👻 Monster FLASH is next week! 🎃 Join MCDOT for Halloween fun! Saturday, Oct. 24 10AM–12PM | Twinbrook Library 2–4PM | Germantown Library Sunday, Oct. 25 12–4PM | Marian Fryer Town Plaza Come see what’s lurking on FLASH! 🚌 @mcpllibraries.bsky.social #halloween #monsterflash #montgomerycountymd

🚧🚇REMINDER🚇🚧 #WMATA #MetroRail #weekend service for Saturday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Red Line trains will be single tracking between the Silver Spring & Forest Glen stations. ▶️https://ow.ly/F7ah50ZX8oj (📸from #WMATA) #silverspringmd #mdcommuters