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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 11h

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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 · 13h

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 · 14h

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 · 14h

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 · 16h

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 · 16h

🚶‍♂️Happening Today🚶‍♂️
@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 · 18h

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 · 18h

📣ICYMI📣
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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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

⚠️IMPORTANT - DATE AND TIME CHANGE⚠️
Randolph Road will be closed at 9:00pm on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025!!

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

If you missed the US 29 Flash BRT Phase 2 project meeting last night. You can submit🗣️feedback via the online comment form by 6:00pm on Tue., Nov. 11, or after Nov 11 via email📧 [email protected]
👩‍💻🔗 bit.ly/3VYGdn4 @cmkatestewart.bsky.social @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social #ridetheflash

PUBLIC COMMENTS - US 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Phase 2 - October 2025
Public input is the key to the success of a public infrastructure project as it allows the County to understand the concerns of the community. Your input is important and will become a part of the public record and may be included and/or summarized in the public documents about this project. Due to the potentially high volume of comments, we may receive, the County regrets that we may be unable to respond to all comments, but we assure you that all comments will be read and evaluated.

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

⛔️🛤️ICYMI🛤️⛔️
CSX will be temporarily closing the railroad track crossing on Randolph Road starting on or about Oct. 11, 2025. The plan is to have the crossing/road reopened by Oct. 17 2025. There will be a detour route in place during this time @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @marylanddot.bsky.social

map of the area to be closed and road closed signs

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

To report a dead animal🦌along the roadway or on an adjacent property in @MontgomeryCoMD please use the @311MC311 online form to create a service request.
👩‍💻▶️https://tinyurl.com/3xcm52e5
@mcfrsPIO @MontgomeryParks #MDTraffic #montgomerycountymd @MDSP @MarylandDOT @ReadyMontgomery

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

📰NEW📰
The October 2025 edition of our #GoMontgomery #newsletter has been published. News & information about #transportation, including #mdroads, #transit, hiker-biker trails and #pedestriansafety. 📰🔗 bit.ly/48YeCtI
@montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @mcgexec.bsky.social @mococouncilmd.bsky.social

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

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The planned roundabout on Dennis Avenue at Proctor Street in #SilverSpringMD is moving to the construction phase. The existing 4-way intersection is being updated to a traffic circle. ▶️ bit.ly/3ITSu9i @natalifg.bsky.social #mdroads #mdtraffic #mdcommuters #wheatonmd

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

MCDOT's annual bike🚲donation drive collected a record 334 child and adult bicycles during the one-day event held on Friday, Oct 3, in #RockvilleMD. 👏THANK YOU👏to all the
@montgomerycountymd.bsky.social residents who made a donation! 📰▶️ bit.ly/48Tmxsh @themocoshow.bsky.social @mymcmedia.bsky.social

image of bike drive event with bicycles and volunteers

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 3d

🚇Evening #MDCommuters 🚇
🗓️Oct. 6 though Oct. 11, after 10:00pm, @wmata.com Red Line trains will be single tracking between the Silver Spring and Forest Glen stations due to Tunnel Leak Mitigation work.
🚇Details🔗 bit.ly/3WnXyWB 📸from #wmata @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @wmatagm.bsky.social

Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 3d

📌ICYMI📌
@mdsha.bsky.social will begin enhancing the bike🚲lanes in both directions on MD 190 (River Road) between Brookside Dr. to Little Falls Pkwy in #BethesdaMD, on or about Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 ▶️ ow.ly/Y9Gq50X7e6o
@marylanddot.bsky.social #mdroads #mdcommuters @washcycle.bsky.social #mdtraffic

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 3d

🅿️Exciting news for #SilverSpringMD! 🅿️
🌟On or about Nov. 3, Garage 4 will be upgrading to a Pay-by-Plate system!
🌟Pay with cash💵, coin🪙, or card💳using your plate at kiosks or via Passport/ParkMobile📲apps.
🅿️Details▶️ bit.ly/4nvv6y2
@montgomerycountymd.bsky.social #commuters @cmkatestewart.bsky.social

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 3d

🚇🚌ICYMI🚌🚇
@wmata.com is proposing changes to the Twinbrook @metrorailinfo.bsky.social Station's transit facilities to enable joint development, create a transit plaza, & increase ridership. 🗣️To find out more & to attend the pubic hearing ▶️ bit.ly/3VNgP3H @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social #mdcommuters

Attend the Public Hearing
Join WMATA in person or virtually on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 6:30pm
In-person Attendance Location:
Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Ctr
Washington Conference Room
1750 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 4d

🗓️Tuesday🗓️
MCDOT is hosting an in-person public meeting on the US 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Phase 2 project from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Oct. 7, at Montgomery Blair High School in #SilverSpringMD.
▶️ tinyurl.com/5xxm5jyv
@mococouncilmd.bsky.social @mcgexec.bsky.social @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 4d

⏰Woodmont Corner Garage (Garage 11) Planned Power Outage⏰
To support the EV🔌charger project at Woodmont Corner Garage in #BethesdaMD, #MCDOT's Division of Parking Management has planned a power outage on October 6, 2025, from 5:00AM to 10:00AM.
🔗 bit.ly/3IziU0a @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation - Ride On @rideonmct.bsky.social · 6d

The Ride On Commuter Store schedule for the week of October 6 is as follows: ...

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