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Individuals interested in helping these areas improve transit and other alternative commute modes of travel are needed.
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Montgomery County Capital Bikeshare users: take note! New pricing updates have officially gone into effect, offering more flexibility and continued affordability for riders across the region.
Here’s what’s changing — and what’s staying the same.
Member Pricing:
- Annual Membership: $120
- 30-Day Pass: $25
- Day Pass: $10
- Ebike Rides: Now $0.15/min
- Classic Bike Rides: $0.05/min (no change)
- Out-of-Station Ebike Docking: $2 (no change)
Capital Bikeshare for All (income-eligible riders):
- Annual membership remains just $5 (no change)
- Classic bike rides: $0.05/min (no change)
- Ebike rides: $0.10/min
- Out-of-station docking: $2
- Plus: $40 ride credit included
Corporate Members:
- Annual membership: $70
- Classic bike rides: $0.05/min (no change)
- Ebike rides: $0.15/min
- Out-of-station docking fee: $2 (no change)
Non-Members:
- Classic bikes: $0.15/min
- Ebikes: $0.35/min
- Out-of-station docking: $3
Whether you're commuting, exploring or running errands, Capital Bikeshare makes it even easier to bike on your terms — affordably and sustainably.
For full details or to become a member, visit here.
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Fall bike and scooter classes kick off next month. Spots fill quickly, so register today to secure yours. Whether you’re learning to ride for the first time or brushing up on your skills, these classes offer hands-on instruction and plenty of practice time.
Register now and start your riding journey this fall.
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The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has been honored with eight 2025 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing outstanding programs that improve public service, safety and sustainability.
The awards highlight MCDOT’s innovation across multiple areas:
- Civic Education & Public Information
- Flash Friday Campaign
- County Resiliency: Infrastructure, Energy and Sustainability
- Sweep the Salt Pilot Program
- Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Waze School Flasher Integration
- Information Technology
- GIS-Enabled Field Photo Management App
- Parking Maintenance Services Digital Timesheet Program
- Transportation
- ePaper Transit Real Time Bus Arrival Information Signs Project
- Great Seneca Transit Network
- Ride On Trip Planner App
“These NACo awards shine a spotlight on MCDOT initiatives that improve public safety, enhance our quality of life, and facilitate a more efficient and streamlined approach to delivering public works projects that make a real difference in the lives of the more than 1 million Montgomery County residents we serve,” said MCDOT Director Chris Conklin.
Explore MCDOT programs and services here.
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The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded MCDOT $250,000 to support Project Connect. This development is envisioned as a 13.9-acre, mixed-use community hub located by the North Bethesda Metro Station, with housing, shopping and entertainment, anchored by employers of the county’s growing life sciences industry and accessible through public transportation and pedestrian and bicycle pathways.
Project Connect aims to bring new housing, retail and public spaces to the area while improving pedestrian, bike and transit access. Plans include a new northern entrance to the North Bethesda Metro station and infrastructure for the future MD 355 Flash Bus Rapid Transit line.
The project is being developed in partnership with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and MDOT, with completion anticipated in 2030.
Learn more about Project Connect here.
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With the school year around the corner, walking or biking there should be fun — and safe. That’s the goal of Montgomery County’s Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program, which helps students get to school safely while building healthy habits from an early age.
Parents, your involvement can make a real difference. By participating in SRTS, you help:
- Enhance student safety and well-being.
- Reduce traffic congestion near schools.
- Improve air quality and support a healthier community.
This year, a new School Pool Program can help families in the same neighborhoods connect to form carpools, walking groups, or biking groups to and from school. Learn more and find your match here.
Let’s work together to build safer streets, encourage active lifestyles, and make the school commute something to look forward to!
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Beginning Sunday, September 7, 2025, MCDOT will adjust the Ride On Route 41 schedule to improve service reliability and on-time performance. Updated schedules are available now here.
This update follows the County’s recent zero-fare policy—in effect since June 29—for all Ride On, Ride On extRa, Ride On Flex, and Flash buses, making public transit more accessible for residents.
Plan your trip at RideOnBus.com or on the free Ride On Trip Planner app.
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MCDOT has installed 65 solar-powered, real-time bus arrival displays at high-ridership bus stops and transit centers, with more planned in 2025. These new Connectpoint ePaper Digital Bus Stop Screens provide up-to-the-minute arrival info, day or night, without relying on printed schedules or mobile apps.
Each screen includes a “touch to talk” Falcon Text-to-Speech button, which offers real-time audible updates in multiple languages, enhancing accessibility for visually impaired riders. Both the screens and the Falcon buttons are solar powered, weather resistant and remotely monitored to ensure consistent service.
This upgrade is part of MCDOT’s commitment to a safer, smarter and more inclusive transit experience for all.
For more information about Connectpoint, click here. View photos and videos here.
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Metro’s Summer 2025 Major Construction project wraps up this month. Phase One, completed in July, focused on Blue Line construction. This month, there will be key station closures and service changes to the Green Line to complete critical upgrades and improve your ride.
Phase Two: August 2–31
- Green Line closures include Branch Ave., Suitland, and Naylor Road stations.
- Additional weekend closures are planned August 9–10 and 16–17 for Congress Heights and Southern Avenue.
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