Users and non-users of shared e-scooters and e-bikes in Montgomery County are invited to provide feedback on the program. July 31 is the last day to take the survey. It just takes a few minutes to complete and will help the County understand what improvements to make.

You can help shape the future of public transportation around the region by taking this brief, confidential survey by August 4. The DMVMoves initiative is meant to create a unified vision and sustainable funding model for the DMV region’s transit network. You must be 18+ to take the survey, and you could win a $100 gift card.

Happy fifth anniversary to the Ride On Flex, MCDOT’s on-demand transit service that helps you get around in defined Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton zones! Ride On Flex has no fixed stops or fixed schedules — it comes when you book a ride during regular service hours. You pay only standard Ride On fare to ride Flex, which is $1.

To ride Flex, simply download the Ride On Flex app (free in the Apple or Google store) and enter your pickup and dropoff location within the zone. Or, dial the Call Center at 240-301-3842 (6 a.m. – 7 p.m., M–F) to book a ride. Then, go to your pickup location; your transportation will arrive shortly! You can pay as you board.

Learn more here.

Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) received three achievement awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards were for:

• Dedicated Bus Lanes Project, which added more than two miles of dedicated bus lanes along one of the area’s busiest and most congested corridors.
• Maximizing Underutilized Public Parking by Partnering with Long-Term Leases, which generated additional revenue for low development costs. 
• Problem Solving Committees, which were able to individually focus on specific challenges such as policy changes, teamwork, communication, and employee recognition.

The County has earned a total of 34 NACo Achievement Awards for 2023!

Montgomery County leaders broke ground last month on what will be the largest bus depot in the U.S. powered by renewable energy. The County’s EMTOC microgrid project will feature electric bus charging stations and on-site green hydrogen powered by solar and battery energy storage. 

By 2035, it is projected that over 200 zero-emission buses will be accommodated at the depot, most of which will be hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs). This is the first facility on the East Coast to produce green hydrogen on site. 

Metro recently announced adjustments to its free Red Line shuttle bus service in Silver Spring. 

The Red Line Limited 2 shuttle loop was replaced with two new express loops effective July 1. The changes, detailed here, are expected to decrease travel and wait times by approximately 20 minutes.

Of Note

• Get the 2024 Summer Guide
• Visit Montgomery County Gardens with Local Buses
• Lose Something on the Bus? Contact Lost and Found.