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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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Live or work in Montgomery County and receive assistance through certain programs? You may be eligible for a $5 Capital Bikeshare annual membership and helmet through the Capital Bikeshare for All program.
This initiative helps make biking more accessible by removing cost barriers for individuals enrolled in qualifying programs, including:
- TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families).
- SSI/SSDI (Supplemental Security Income / Social Security Disability Insurance).
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
- WIC (Women, Infants, and Children).
- LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program).
- Medicaid.
- Partner Programs, including: Manna, WorkSource Montgomery Job Share Program, Montgomery College and Universities at Shady Grove students, and other qualified assistance programs.
Find out if you qualify and start riding! Contact capitalbikeshare.com for more information.
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Except for those who qualify for discounted membership (see article above), Capital Bikeshare pricing will increase on August 1.
The new pricing structure increases annual membership from $95 to $120 a year, while the 30-day pass price will increase from $20 to $25, and the Day pass price will increase from $8 to $10.
Prices are changing because Capital Bikeshare has experienced unprecedented ridership, setting new monthly records from May to October 2024. This ridership growth also brings significant operational and management costs. The new prices are intended to ensure Capital Bikeshare remains an affordable transportation option for the community.
Learn more about these changes, the reasons behind them, and how they may affect your rides.
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As employees return to the office, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is here to help make the transition smooth and stress-free. Whether you’re commuting by transit, car, or bike, MCDOT offers a range of tools and services to support your daily travel.
Here’s what’s available:
- Montgomery County Transit Services for Federal Workers
Stay informed with updated transit options, including bus routes serving major federal offices and commuter incentives. Click here for transit routes and info.
Find parking options near key work areas in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton. Click here for Commuter Park & Ride information and here for Parking Facilities information.
Offers transit benefits for eligible employees not already receiving transit support from their agency. Learn more here.
Note: Federal workers already receiving transit benefits are not eligible.
Access in-person assistance, transit passes, and commuting resources at:
Reduce commuting costs and connect with others heading your way. Resources available to help you find ride-sharing partners.
A quick and easy option for commuting or running errands. Click here to learn how to sign up for Capital Bikeshare, where to find stations, and how to use the bikes.
Need help or have questions? Email: commuter.services@montgomerycountymd.gov.
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Did you know? As of June 29, all Ride On, Ride On ExtRa, Flex, and Flash buses are now completely free, making it easier and more affordable to get around Montgomery County.
MCDOT also rolled out a series of Ride On service changes to align with Metro’s new Better Bus Network and the Ride On Reimagined Year 1 Plan.
What’s New:
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Route 10 will be discontinued, with service now provided by Metrobus M12, M42, M44, and M60.
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Route 34 will no longer provide service between Bethesda and Friendship Heights; service will shift to new Metrobus D96. It will also no longer provide peak-period service between Aspen Hill and Wheaton; Ride On Route 41 will be extended south (see below).
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New Route 40 launches, replacing portions of Metrobus Q2, Q4, and Q6, operating between Montgomery College-Rockville and Wheaton.
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Route 41 extends to Wheaton Metro Station. All-day and weekend service on Plyers Mill Road between Kensington and Wheaton will also be added.
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Other routes like 29, 42, 43, L8, and T2 will also see time or service adjustments.
Plan your trip and track buses in real time here. For a full list of route changes and maps, click here.
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Looking for a fun and easy way to cool off this summer? Ride On buses can take you straight to Montgomery County’s splash pads and public pools with no parking stress required.
Make your trip even easier with the free Ride On Trip Planner app, available now in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Use it to:
- Choose your current location and destination.
- Pick the route that best fits your travel plans.
- Know the exact time the next bus will arrive.
- Get step-by-step directions on how to get to the bus stop and your destination after getting off the bus.
- Be notified when it's time to get off the bus, so you can browse other apps and surf the web without worrying about missing your stop.
Stay cool, stay safe, and let Ride On take you there.
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Metro’s Summer 2025 Major Construction project kicked off this month, bringing key station closures and service changes to the Blue and Green Lines in two phases to complete critical upgrades and improve your ride.
Phase One: July 5–26
- Blue Line service ends at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
- Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St. station will be closed on the Blue Line.
- Potomac Yard, Braddock Road, and King St.-Old Town stations will remain open for the Yellow Line only.
- July 12–13 and July 19–20, the Yellow Line will single-track between Huntington and Braddock Rd. stations.
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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Purple Line construction is now underway in downtown Silver Spring, bringing major changes to local streets and traffic patterns over the next two months. Crews will be installing light rail tracks, rebuilding sidewalks, and completing stormwater drainage and utility crossings.
Key impacts include:
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Temporary full closure of the Wayne Avenue & Fenton Street intersection to all vehicular traffic. View detour map here.
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Eastbound East Wayne Avenue (from Manchester Road to Manchester Place Station) is temporarily closed, making it a one-way street westbound from Flower Avenue. View detour map here.
- Access to local apartments and pedestrian routes will remain open. Please follow posted signage and directions from on-site personnel.
- Some WMATA and Ride On bus routes may be affected. Check with your transit provider for detour updates.
To minimize disruption, construction is timed with the local school summer break. More information about additional construction updates can be found here.
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Public transit across the U.S. has reached a major milestone, with ridership climbing back to 85% of pre-pandemic levels in early 2025, according to a new report from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). Even with office occupancy still at just 54%, riders are returning to buses and trains in cities large and small.
Montgomery County is contributing to this national rebound through ongoing investments in transit options like free Ride On service, FLASH Bus Rapid Transit, and infrastructure improvements that prioritize accessibility, equity, and reliability.
As Montgomery County continues to expand and reimagine its transit network, these national trends affirm what we already know: Public transportation is a vital lifeline for our community.
Learn more about the report here.
Plan your next trip with Ride On or FLASH here.
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