Public Hearing: Leighton Ave. Access Change
MCDOT will hold a virtual hearing on Mon., 4-28, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss a proposed right-turn restriction from Franklin Ave. to Leighton Ave. during peak hours in #SilverSpringMD.
https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=46824&Dept=50
#montgomerycountymd #meeting #mdtraffic #mdroads #mdcommuters

NEW
On Tuesday, April 15, starting at 2:00pm, MCDOT will hold a virtual meeting to discuss the possible disposition of 14 parking spaces at the Colesville Commuter Lot, for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
Details https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=46791&Dept=50
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NEW
The Specialized Service Provider permit was established to provide discounted parkingfor licensed childcare providers that receive State or County subsidies & are located within the Parking Lot Districts of #BethesdaMD, #SilverSpringMD, or #WheatonMD.

Applications must be printed and emailed with copies of corresponding documents to parking@montgomerycountymd.gov

Application https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Parking/Resources/Files/SSP%20Permit%20Application.pdf

Parking News https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-parking/news/index.html
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Update
MCDOT contractors recently completed the following work associated with Metropolitan Branch Trail Phase 2A project in Silver Spring, MD.
Steel girders were set for the pedestrianbridge
Storm Drain was installed along Selim Road
Implemented new trafficpattern along Georgia Ave in both directions.
#montgomerycountymd #bikepaths #biketrails #purplelinemd #transportation #pedestrians #silverspringmd

NEW
On or about April 7, MCDOT will begin its scheduled Springwashdown of all #MontgomeryCoMD
owned parking garages in #SilverSpringMD, #BethesdaMD and #WheatonMD. The work will be done in the evening and on weekends.
Schedule https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Parking/Resources/Files/Spring%202025%20Washdown%20Degreasing%20Schedule_%204-7-25%20to%206-4-2025.pdf
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Try a commute on two wheels!
On Thursday May 15, take a greener & healthier way to get to work & earn a free T-shirt at more than 100 “pit stop” stations across the DMV.
Free registration for Bike to Work Day 2025 now openhttps://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/find-your-pit-stop #BTWD2025 #bikeroworkday #montgomerycountymd #gaithersburgmd #rockvillemd #transportation #transit #twowheels #germantownmd #bethesdamd #silverspringmd

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The #RideOn Trip Planner App has been downloaded over 48,000 times Join the celebration by downloading the app today via your device's app store.
Details https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-transit/trip-planner/
#transit #transitTooter #montgomerycountymd #wheatonmd #bethesdamd #silverspringmd #rockvillemd #MDCommuters #commuting #CommutingMadeEasy

ICYMI
On or about March 24, 2025, #PurpleLineMD crews will temporarily close the entrance to Pershing Dr. at Bonifant St. to complete track installation across the intersection. Closure will be in place for approximately 4 weeks. #MDTraffic #WTOPtraffic #SilverSpringMD #montgomerycountymd #montgomerycountymdcouncil #MDRoads

Update
Last week MCDOT Transportation Engineering contractors completed the following tasks related to the Metropolitan Branch Trail Phase 2A project in Silver Spring, MD.
Abutment B formwork was completed
The rebar was installed
Abutment B concrete was poured
Project https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-dte/projects/Metropolitan-Phase2A/index.html
#montgomerycountymd #bikemoco #purplelinemd #mocobike #silverspringmd #takomaparkmd #bethesdamd #washingtondc #waba

Safe Streets Community Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, March 20, 2025,
TIME: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
WHERE: Zoom Online Meeting Platform https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86339981711#success
WHY: Learn about upcoming projects to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Comment Form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=DB4GqcokHEy-_wObuMBYFiJT6jXIjd5Oi2b6JU3PKZ5UQlhHM1c5M05UVjI0UjZUUlVHMEs4N0RKRy4u&route=shorturl
#montgomerycountymd #sidewalks #MDSHA #maryland #parks #silverspringmd #wheatonmd #onlinemeeting #commentform #feedback

ICYMI
On Thursday, Feb. 27, at 6:30pm, MCDOT will hold TWO in-personpublic information workshops in Takoma Park, Maryland. While the Purple Line is a state project led by the Maryland Department of Transportation, MCDOT is building the sidewalk in this area.
Piney Branch https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=46564&Dept=50
Takoma-Langley https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=46551&Dept=50
#montgomerycountymd #MTA #purplelinemd #sidewalks #visionzeromd #silverspringmd #takomaparkmd

Update
Last week MCDOT Engineering contractors adjusted water valves & manhole lids/tops to match the final street elevation. They constructed forms for both the new sidewalks & driveway aprons. Once the forms were in place they poured concrete.
Project webpage https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-dte/projects/dawson-avenue-culvert/index.html
#Eweek2025 #DesignYourFuture #montgomerycountymd #wheatonmd #silverspringmd

If you missed MCDOT's public forum yesterday, concerning the proposed changes to several #RideOn and #Metrobus routes, you can still provide written testimony. Pleasethe slide below for more information.
Press Release https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=46480&Dept=50 #montgomerycountymd #maryland #busroutechanges #silverspringmd #bethesdamd #rockvillemd #wheatonmd #transitTooter #transit #transitchanges