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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 32m

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MCDOT was excited to sponsor a #limescooter training session earlier this week to give adult students in the #MCPS transition program at Montgomery College a chance to experience and practice riding e-scooters. Montgomery County, MD Government #VisionZeroMC @mctvsocial.bsky.social

Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 2h

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This year marks D.C.'s 41st annual Army Ten-Miler race, bringing thousands of runners #Sunday, and with the race comes several street closures and parking restrictions throughout the #District and #NorthernVirginia. wtop.com/dc/2025/10/w... #weekend #DMVTraffic #roads #traffic #runners

Weekend road closures in DC area for Army Ten-Miler and Snallygaster festival - WTOP News

This year marks D.C.’s 41st annual Army Ten-Miler race, bringing thousands of runners Sunday, and with the race comes several street closures and parking restrictions throughout the District and North...

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 14h

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El Condado de Montgomery llevará a cabo reuniones públicas sobre el proyecto de transporte rápido en autobús Flash en Veirs Mill Road en octubre
🔗https://tinyurl.com/ydhrsua7
Natali Fani-González Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation - Ride On #ridetheflash

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Purple Line @purplelinemd.bsky.social · 16h

Maryland Purple Line Senior Project Director Ray Biggs II provides the latest progress update on the Purple Line project for Fall 2025. See the full progress video on our YouTube Page: ow.ly/6Ugo50X9ptG. #ConnectingCommunities #PurpleLineprogress #PurpleLineMD

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 17h

🚨Flash Friday🚨
Funded by State and Federal funding, Flash Bus Rapid Transit Projects are bringing dollars to the County– There are about 900M in projects that we have an active financial plan for. #ridetheflash @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @mcgexec.bsky.social @mococouncilmd.bsky.social

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 20h

🎃Mark Your Calendars🎃
You won't want to miss these👻spooky👻events coming up at the end of #October! @mcpllibraries.bsky.social Natali Fani-González Marilyn Balcombe #Rockville411 #ridetheflash Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation - Ride On Montgomery County, MD Government

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 21h

Need to reserve on-street parking for a move📦, tour buses🚌, or construction🚧? MCDOT’s Meter Bagging Program lets you save on-street spaces ahead of time. Learn more🔗 https://ow.ly/u0B350X97vm
#MCDOTParking #MeterBagging #CommunityAccess #311MC311 Montgomery County, MD Government #mcpnews

Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 22h

🚧Reminder🚧
There will be several road closures associated with the Gaithersburg Oktoberfest event on Sunday, October 12, 2025. ▶️https://ow.ly/YH9A50X9K1n #mdroad #mdtraffic #weekend #mdcommuters

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 23h

Good morning and thank you for contacting us. We've forwarded your inquiry to the appropriate department and will let you know when we hear back from them.

Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 23h

Good morning- According to the information provided to us, the railroad crossing will be closed to pedestrians during this time. Since this is a CSX project, please contact them via email📧 [email protected]

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 1d

⚠️IMPORTANT UPDATE⚠️
This road closure on Randolph Road in #Rockville411 will now begin at 9:00pm on Friday, October 10, 2025! #CSX will be temporarily closing the railroad track crossing on Randolph Road and reopening it on October 17, 2025. #mcpnews Montgomery County, MD Government #mdroads

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 1d

🎃Mark Your Calendars🎃
You won't want to miss these👻spooky👻events coming up at the end of #October! @natalifg.bsky.social #halloween @rideonmct.bsky.social @mcpllibraries.bsky.social @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social #october @themocoshow.bsky.social @mymcmedia.bsky.social

Join Twinbrook Library for a fun-filled Halloween event on Oct 25th! From 10 am - noon come explore the Monster Flash not-so-spooky "haunted" bus from the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), along with various other county departments
Join Germantown Library for a fun-filled Halloween event on Oct 25th! From 2:00pm - 4:00pm come explore the Monster Flash not-so-spooky "haunted" bus from the Montgomery County Department of Transportation, along with various other county departments. Explore the decorated bus and learn about the new Flash bus line being developed!
Get a jump start on celebrating Halloween in the Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District for free s'mores roasting, pumpkin painting, costume contests, Halloween crafts, face-painting, photo ops, and more at HalloWheaton. Adult activities include a beer garden, fire pits, yard games, and a zombie trailer. Costume contest for children begins at 2pm!

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation - Ride On @rideonmct.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to Ride On Operator Luis Reyes Flores, who was named the Transportation Association of Maryland's Driver of the Year at this week's annual conference. We're proud of our exceptional employees! Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation - Ride On @rideonmct.bsky.social · 1d

Ride On was named the Transit System of the Year at the Transportation Association of Maryland's annual conference this week in Stevensville, MD. We're proud to offer award-winning service to Montgomery County! Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 1d

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MCDOT's Sidewalk Program ensures that curb ramps county-wide are ADA-compliant. If there's a curb-ramp in need of repair, please feel free to visit the Sidewalk Program website, where you can request new curb-ramps or repairs to existing ones. 💻Program Website 🔗 tinyurl.com/5623fym5

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 1d

This #weekend Metrorail Info has track work scheduled on the 🔴Red Line for Sat., Oct. 11 thru Mon., Oct. 13, 2025.🚇Trains will be single tracking between the Silver Spring and Forest Glen stations due to tunnel leak mitigation work. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/rfur74hb Montgomery County, MD Government

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 1d

The Maryland Department of Transportation's Purple Line Small Business Grant Program provides support to smallbusinesses located along the #PurpleLineMD corridor that are impacted by construction. 🌟Round 3 is now accepting applications 🔗https://tinyurl.com/vza5fu2m Montgomery County, MD Government

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 1d

This #weekend @metrorailinfo.bsky.social has track work scheduled on the 🔴Red Line🔴 for Sat., Oct. 11 through Mon., Oct. 13, 2025.🚇Trains will be single tracking between the Silver Spring & Forest Glen #wmata stations due to tunnel leak mitigation work.
🔗 tinyurl.com/rfur74hb #mdcommuters #tourist

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation - Ride On @rideonmct.bsky.social · 2d

Taking Ride On at night? Use cell phone flashlights to signal to operators when waiting at dark stops.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 2d

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@MarylandDOT second 'Walkinar' is talking place online at 10:30am. The topic for this weeks episode is 'Designing Walkable Communities for All' 👨‍💻▶️https://tinyurl.com/yc7e592d @VisionZeroMC #Walktober2025 @MDSHA @MarylandDOT @Healthy_MoCo

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 2d

Good morning and were sorry to hear about the issue you're having with our @rideonmct.bsky.social bus service. You can find the Route 34 schedule here🔗 tinyurl.com/mr24sze3 and you can report this issue to Ride On here 🔗 tinyurl.com/2xtf249x to receive a personal response back from them.

Ride On Route 34 - MCDOT Transit Services - Montgomery County, Maryland

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 2d

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Join MCDOT's #CommuterServices for an employer-focused #webinar on how to create a Commute-Friendly Workplace that benefits both employers & employees.
⭐Register🔗 bit.ly/4nHzcU3 #mdcommuters #employers #businesses @think-moco.bsky.social @mdbiz.bsky.social #MWCOG #webinar

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 2d

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This year marks D.C.'s 41st annual Army Ten-Miler race, bringing thousands of runners Sunday, (OCT. 12, 2025) and with the race comes several street closures and parking restrictions throughout the city. https://ow.ly/rSKx50X7Q0f #weekend #montgomerycountymd #DMVTraffic

DC road closures announced for Sunday’s Army Ten-Miler race - WTOP News

The Army Ten-Miler is coming to D.C. on Sunday, and with the race comes several street closures and parking restrictions throughout the city.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation - Ride On @rideonmct.bsky.social · 2d

Join JCA Thursday, Oct. 16 from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Wheaton Senior Center for Travel Training. Advance registration is required. To learn more or reserve your spot, call 301-738-3252 or email [email protected].

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MTA Maryland Service Alerts @mtamarylandalerts.bsky.social · 2d

MARC Train - Columbus Day R schedule -- MARC Train will operate the R schedule on all three lines on Monday, October 13 in observation of Columbus Day. Only trains with an R under the train number in the Camden and Penn Line time...
https://mta.maryland.gov/service-alerts/24379

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