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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 13h

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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 · 19h

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 · 16h

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 · 15h

⚠️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 · 19h

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 · 21h

⛔️🛤️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 · 1d

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 · 1d

📰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 · 1d

🦺ICYMI🦺
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 · 1d

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 · 2d

🚇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 · 2d

📌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 · 2d

🅿️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 · 2d

🚇🚌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 · 3d

🗓️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 · 3d

⏰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 · 5d

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

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

🌟⛔REMINDER- Happening TODAY⛔🌟
Due to Metrorail construction, the bus loop at the Medical Center Metro Station will be closed TODAY (Sunday, October 5, 2025) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
🚌For more information, visit▶️ content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDM... @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social #commuters

Closure of Medical Center Bus Loop in Bethesda to Impact Ride On Routes 34 and 46 on Select Sundays Through Spring 2026

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

🚿Reminder🚿
MCDOT's Fall cleaning of our 21 parking garages continues until Nov. 11, 2025. The work is occurring on #nights and #weekends. Some garages will experience partial closures during the cleanings, including select entrance/exit areas and ramps 🗓️ ow.ly/UUaC50X5Py4
#parkinggarages #commuters

Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 5d

There will be several🚧road closures🚧associated with the Taste Of Bethesda event this Sat., Oct. 4, during the hours of 3:00am-8:00pm
⛔️Norfolk Ave
⛔️Auburn Ave
⛔️Del Ray Ave
⛔️Cordell Ave
⛔️St. Elmo Ave
▶️ tinyurl.com/yc2x94cu
📸 from BethesdaUP @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social #weekend #BethesdaMD #mdroads

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

Due to Metrorail construction, the bus loop at the Medical Center Metro Station will be closed this Sunday, October 5, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDM.... @mcdotnow.bsky.social

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Metro @wmata.com · 5d

Reminder! 👋 This weekend, track work will take place on the Blue, Orange, & Silver lines, closing Stadium-Armory and Potomac Av, with free shuttle buses replacing trains.

🟢 Trains will single track on the Green Line until 1 PM on Sun.

➡️: spklr.io/6005BJQOc

A map for the free shuttle service effective Oct. 4-5, during Metro Rail hours, showing bus routes, station names (e.g., Federal Center SW, New Carrollton), and indications for open or closed stations using symbols.

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Adam Van Grack @adamvangrack.bsky.social · 5d

Today is the Annual @mcdotnow.bsky.social & Rockville Bike Hub Bike Donation Drive! The Bike Drive is happening RIGHT NOW (from 7 am - 2 pm) at the Council Office Building Garage in Rockville411. Please come by and donate a bike to help kids and adults in our community who need a bike.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 5d

🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲
We’re open and accepting your bicycle donations in #RockvilleMD. We’ll be here until 2:00pm today! ALL Donations are tax-deductible and receipts will be available, just ask! Hope to see you today! 
🔗 ow.ly/cgfb50X3OPC

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 6d

🚨Flash Friday is back!🚨
🚌Starting today, we’ll be showcasing everything you need to know about the Flash Bus and its expanding service in @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social.
🚌Every Flash Friday, we’ll share Flash benefits including top features & sneak peeks at upcoming routes. #RidetheFlash

FLASHFRIDAY / IMAGE OF FLASH BUS / MCDOT AND RIDE ON LOGOS.