Transportation

New Montgomery County Park & Ride to Serve Intercounty Connector Commuter Bus Customers

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012, 1:20pm

New Montgomery County Park & Ride to Serve Intercounty Connector Commuter Bus Customers

The following information was sent to us by Daniella Cummins:

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) InterCounty Connector (ICC) Commuter Bus passengers will soon have access to a new Park & Ride in Montgomery County. The new lot is located just west of Georgia Avenue (MD 97) and just south of the ICC in Silver Spring. It opens February 20, 2012 with limited ICC Commuter Bus service. Full service will begin February 21, 2012 after the President’s Day holiday. The new lot will

include 202 parking spaces and two bus shelters with benches located immediately adjacent to the drop-

off and pick-up area for passengers’ convenience. The lot built by the State Highway Administration

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Weekend Metro Repair Work

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012, 11:55am

The following information was sent to us by Cathy Plevy:

Metro will perform major track work over the weekend of January 20-22 on

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Downtown Rockville Road Closure Planned for Saturday, Jan. 7

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer

Thursday, January 5th, 2012, 1:00pm

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MTA ROLLS OUT ICC COMMUTER BUS ROUTES 203, 204, 205

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012, 4:23pm

MTA ROLLS OUT ICC COMMUTER BUS ROUTES 203, 204, 205

The following information was sent to us by Daniella Cummins:

Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Commuter Bus

routes 203, 204 and 205 began service today along the 18.8 mile Inter County Connector (ICC) toll road.

The three new commuter bus routes will provide service between I-270/370 in Montgomery County and

I-95/Rt.1 in Prince George’s County. The first two weeks of service will be provided free of charge,

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13 New American-made “Green” Buses For Ride On in Montgomery County

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer

Monday, December 19th, 2011, 10:15am

13 New American-made “Green” Buses For Ride On in Montgomery County

The following information was sent to us by Karen Falcon:

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Buses Replace Metro on Red Line This Weekend

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer

Thursday, December 1st, 2011, 9:00am

Buses Replace Metro on Red Line This Weekend

According to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's website, the Red Line Train, from Brookland, Takoma, Silver Spring, Forest Glen, Wheaton & Glenmont will be closed from 10p.m. Fri, Dec. 2nd through closing Sun Dec. 4th.

Buses will replace trains between Rhode Island Ave and Glenmont. Shuttle service provided.

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Montgomery County Implements Curb Markings to Save Lives

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer

Monday, November 14th, 2011, 10:43am

Montgomery County Implements Curb Markings to Save Lives

For the first time in Maryland, Montgomery County and the Maryland Department of Transportation have installed curb markings along the Piney Branch corridor to prevent tragedies and indicate where it is and isn't safe for pedestrians to cross the street. As part of the Street Smart Campaign, Montgomery County Police will be stepping up their emphasis of traffic safety laws as well as issuing citations and warnings for failing to properly yield to pedestrians and drivers alike.