Travel & Transit News

New Discounts on Metro Begin September 5

August 25, 2021

According to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), the following discounts and service changes will be effective beginning Sunday, September 5:

Free bus transfers - If you connect between rail and bus, the bus...

August 13, 2021

Do you have an extra bicycle you no longer need?

On Friday, October 8, Montgomery County's Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will once again sponsor a bike collection drive during this year's Community Service Month.

Donated child and adult bikes will be accepted from 7:00am to...

August 9, 2021

From the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT):

"The Shady Grove and Rockville Metro stations will close for three months from September 11th through December 4th, 2021 to allow work crews to demolish...

Metrorail Extends Service to Midnight

July 15, 2021

Metro will expand train service to midnight, seven days a week starting Sunday, July 18. Click here for more information.

Metro to Begin Tunnel Ventilation Project on the Red Line

July 9, 2021

From the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA):

Starting Saturday, July 17, Metro is launching a Tunnel Ventilation Pilot Project to improve safety on the Red Line near the Cleveland Park and Woodley Park Metrorail...

July 2, 2021

Work on the Capital Crescent Surface Trail has restarted after the installation of utilities last week. Crews are expected to finish the brick sidewalks and curb work and...

July 2, 2021

Closure of Wisconsin Avenue right turn lane and sidewalk from 7351 Wisconsin Avenue to 7359 Wisconsin Avenue.The turn lane and the sidewalk will remain closed until September 30. All pedestrian traffic will continue to be directed through overhead protection located in the turn lane.

July 2, 2021

Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) received another donation last week and immediately placed the bike with a person in need of one for transportation.

MCDOT is seeking bikes for almost 400 residents in need. If you have one to donate, please...

July 1, 2021

Ride On and Flash Bus Service will operate on regular Sunday schedule on Sunday, July 4 and on a Saturday schedule on Monday, July 5.

Click here for more information.

Metro service information for July 4 and July 5

July 1, 2021

From the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA):

"On Sunday, July 4, Metrorail service will operate from 8 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. During the day, trains will run on a regular weekend schedule, (every 12 minutes on the Red...

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