UPDATED: Council Passes FY2023 Operating Budget, Includes Ride On Fare Increase
The County Council yesterday passed the FY2023 operating budget that includes a provision to raise the fee for most Ride On buses to $1, effective in July.
Virtual Medical Museum Science Cafe: Improving Resiliency and Managing Stress the SMART Way
Join us May 24 from 6-7p.m. for a virtual discussion by U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. Stephen Hernandez, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Ph.D. Program Director, University of New Mexico, College of Nursing, to commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month. Hernandez will describe his research, which examined the effectiveness of Stress Management and Resilience Training (SMART) in increasing Air Force healthcare personnel’s … Read More
Ride On Joins Partners in Food Drive for Manna Food Center
Ride On bus riders will be able to contribute non-perishable food items as the Department of Transportation’s Ride On food drive joins partners Montgomery County Public Libraries and the Regional Service Centers to benefit Manna Food Center.
Ride On to Increase Service Beginning Sunday, May 8
The county’s Department of Transportation plans to increase Ride On bus service to 90% of pre-pandemic levels beginning Sunday, May 8, officials announced.
Takoma Park Extends Onsite COVID-19 Testing
The City of Takoma Park, in partnership with the county, has extended its COVID-19 PCR testing clinics through May, city officials announced.
NOAA Chooses County for Heat Mapping Campaign, Volunteers Needed
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has chosen Montgomery County as a participant in the agency’s Urban Heat Mapping Campaign, officials announced.
Ride On Passengers No Longer Required to Wear Masks
Ride On passengers are no longer required to wear masks on the bus, though the county officials are strongly recommending passengers voluntarily wear them.
Purple Line Transit Partners Announces “Financial Close” Securing Financing for Completion
The Purple Line Transit Partners announced yesterday that the organization had reached “financial close” with the new design-build contractor, Maryland Transit Solutions, for completion of the delayed construction.
Biannual Community Survey Shows High Marks from County Residents
The county’s 2021 biannual community survey taken last fall showed that 90% of residents rate Montgomery County as an “excellent” or “good” place to live, the same percentage as the 2019 survey, according to a press release.