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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation
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Montgomery County, MD - Dept. of Transportation
101 Monroe Street, Rockville, MD 20850
Website> https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot
Account Monitored: (Mon.- Fri. from 8:30am-5:00pm)
MCDOT Links> http://linktr.ee/MCDOTNow
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📹ICYMI📹
Check out @mcgexec.bsky.social's recap of key @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social MD climate highlights from 2025.
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2025 County Executive Top Ten #6 Environment
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January 2, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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🟣 ⚠️ICYMI⚠️🟣
Montgomery County, MD Government Marc Elrich Montgomery County Council #311MC311 Purple Line #SilverSpringMD #MDCommuter #MontgomeryCountyMD Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation - Ride On Metrorail Info Metro ▶️https://ow.ly/4ps250XMX7G
Silver Spring WMATA Red Line service will be temporarily interrupted from January 17 to 19, 2026, for construction updates and shuttle buses will operate.
January 2, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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📰ICYMI📰
The December 2025 edition of our #GoMontgomery #newsletter has been published. News & information about #transportation, including #mdroads, #transit, hiker-biker trails and #pedestriansafety.
📰🔗https://bit.ly/48YeCtI #MontgomeryCoMD #montgomerycountymd #MDCommuters
January 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Reposted by Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation
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The Purple Line is making progress.

As we head into 2026, here are three things you should know about the project. The 16-mile light rail line will connect Prince George's and Montgomery counties. 🚉
January 2, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Reposted by Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation
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Construction has led the Purple Line’s transformation, connecting communities like never before. Did you know 16th Street–Woodside Station was the last to break ground in 2025? Construction is temporary, but the Purple Line is forever. Visit https://ow.ly/7avP50XNNRw for #PurpleLineProgress.
January 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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📌Only a few days left to enter!📌
Riders are encouraged to post pictures of the Flash Lights buses on X, Bluesky, Facebook or Instagram accounts and tag @MCDOTNow for a chance to win a $35 Amazon gift card! 📲 ow.ly/c6Y750XQWpY #ridetheflash @rideonmct.bsky.social @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social
Colorful FlashLIGHTS bus with green, orange, and blue design under festive string lights inviting photo tags to win a $35 gift card.
January 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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🚧ICYMI🚧
A 5-ft–wide, concrete sidewalk with a variable greenspace was installed by MCDOT on Osage Street in preparation for the Purple Line Piney Branch Road Station. Montgomery County, MD Government Montgomery County Council Holly Arnold Maryland Department of Transportation #VisionZeroMC
January 1, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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☕️🥘🏈Reminder🏈🥘☕️
MCDOT's Transportation schedule changes for New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, 2026 can be found here ▶️ https://ow.ly/ypeE50XPZWX #montgomerycountymd #MDCommuter #NewYear2026 #mdcommuters
Festive Happy New Year 2026 greeting with decorated cookies shaped as numbers surrounded by stars, snowflakes, and ornaments on a blue background.
January 1, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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After last nights light snowfall, remember to be #SaltWise
☑️Brush off or Shovel ice/snow early & often
☑️Use 1 ½ cups of salt for a 20-foot driveway
☑️After storm events, sweep up excess salt for reuse
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January 1, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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🅿️🎉Reminder🎉🅿️
Today, parking is #free at all Montgomery County, MD Government parking garages, lots, and on-street parking meters. #montgomerycountymd #parking #NewYears2026
#bethesdamd #wheatonmd #silverspringmd
January 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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The Mobile Commuter Store is closed today for the #NewYears Holiday.
The store will be back in business tomorrow; please check the schedule here▶️https://tinyurl.com/3jpb5fp2
#montgomerycountymd #MDCommuters
Green and blue bus with bike and music graphics parked on city street, displaying a large red sign reading 'SORRY WE'RE CLOSED'.
January 1, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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The Washington Regional Alcohol Program is offering a free ride home this New Year's Eve in partnership with the rideshare company Lyft. https://wtop.com/local/2025/12/how-to-get-a-code-for-a-free-ride-from-lyft-on-new-years-eve/
How to get a code for a free ride from Lyft on New Year’s Eve - WTOP News
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program is offering a free ride home this New Year’s Eve in partnership with the rideshare company Lyft.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:10 AM
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This🎉New Year’s🎉let’s raise awareness about the dangers of #ImpairedDriving BEFORE people raise their glasses🥂. #BeTheDriver and learn more at▶️ https://bit.ly/3NNjy6G #VisionZeroMC #zerodeathsMD WRAP #MontgomeryCoMD #ABSMoCo
December 31, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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⚠️REMINDER⚠️
🚕Don't Drink and Drive!🚕
A second #NewYearsEve specific code will be posted at 9:00pm on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 on the WRAP website ▶️ https://wrap.org/soberride/ #VisionZeroMC Maryland Department of Transportation Montgomery County, MD Government Marc Elrich Montgomery County Council
Three friends sitting in a car at night promoting safe holiday travel with Lyft's SoberRide program.
December 31, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Reposted by Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation
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🗓️ New Year’s Day Schedule Reminder!

County offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Some services, transit, and facilities will operate on a modified or holiday schedule.

Plan ahead and stay safe as you ring in 2026.

https://ow.ly/8EPQ50XQ6cg
December 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊
Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s and regional partners’ transportation-related schedule changes for the upcoming #NewYearsEve #holiday can be found here ▶️https://ow.ly/GEcm50XQ028
Montgomery County, MD Government #NewYearsDay #holidayseason #VisionZeroMC #VisitMoCo
December 31, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Reposted by Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation
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Heads up for this weekend! Trains will single track on the Red, Orange, and Blue lines with modified service on the Silver Line. Learn more ➡️ : wmata.com/weekend
Service Advisory for Jan. 3-4: Red Line: Single tracking between Silver Spring & Forest Glen. Orange/Blue Lines: Single tracking between McPherson Sq & Foggy Bottom-GWU. Silver Line: Modified service between Ashburn & Clarendon.
December 31, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Reposted by Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation
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MTA service for Local Bus, Light Rail, and Metro Subway will operate on regular, weekday schedules for New Year's Eve. Fare payment is required on all modes and paying your fare with the CharmPass app is easy and secure- just a fe...
https://mta.maryland.gov/service-alerts/25424
December 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Have you heard about the Fenton Village Parking District Discount? Making it easier—and more affordable—to shop🛍️, dine🍽️, and support local businesses🏪
📲Details ▶️ https://ow.ly/LciQ50XQlx4 Montgomery County, MD Government Purple Line Montgomery County Council #silverspringmd #ParkingDiscount
Fenton Village Parking District discount offers $2 off parking using promo code 2FORSS, redeemable up to five times monthly via ParkMobile app.
December 30, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Think you’re a @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social #transit expert? Get ready to put your knowledge to the test with #Transportation #Trivia Tuesdays! Click here to start playing!
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Graphic promoting Transportation Trivia Tuesdays with weekly transit and commuting questions for Montgomery County residents.
December 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Make it your New Year’s resolution to always drive🚗 sober — NEVER impaired🍾💊🍺🚬🍹 Avoid #ImpairedDriving❗️
#BeTheDriver #MontgomeryCountyMD #MDTraffic #visionzero
December 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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📅📺🚌
MCDOT's Senior/Disabled Transportation Specialist and #JCA will be guests on the January production of '50+ in Montgomery County', a cable TV program for and about older adults, co-produced by the #CommissionOnAging.
🧓👵Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 9:00am County Cable Montgomery
December 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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📋🚍🚏ICYMI📋🚍🚏
For a complete list of the affected bus routes, please click here▶️ ow.ly/lLbu50XQlTB
#montgomerycountymd #rockvillemd #bethesdamd #silverspringmd #wheatonmd #gaithersburgmd
Montgomery County announces Ride On bus schedule changes effective January 11, 2026, to boost efficiency and reliability.
December 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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🚖NEW🚖
Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social beginning on Sunday, February 1, 2026. There has not been a taxi meter rate change in more than 15 years.
✨Details▶️ ow.ly/K3Um50XQjkW
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Montgomery County taxicab meter rates increase to $2.50 per mile starting February 1, 2026, with a $1 nighttime surcharge from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
December 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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🛑NEW🛑
On or about Monday, Jan. 5, 2025, MCDOT's Traffic Engineering Department will install new stop signs on Old Baltimore Rd at Lake Ridge Dr. in #ClarksburgMD. Montgomery Parks PIO Pete Piringer Maryland Department of Transportation Montgomery County, MD Government Montgomery County Council
Temporary notice sign warns of a stop sign installation on or about January 5, 2026, by Montgomery County Department of Transportation.
December 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM