Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation - Ride On

It's Montgomery County Agricultural Fair month! Mark your calendars to meet us there for giveaways and information on Ride On, Ride On Flash, and Pedestrian Safety programs and services! @mcdotnow.bsky.social

Due to severe weather in the area, Ride On routes across the County may experience weather-related delays and detours. Please exercise caution when traveling in high water or heavy rain conditions. @mcdotnow.bsky.social

Due to emergency Purple Line work on Wayne Ave at Cedar St in Silver Spring, EB Wayne Ave from Cedar St to Dartmouth Ave will be closed until approximately 1 p.m., impacting Ride On Routes 12, 15, and 19. Please board before or after these intersections. @mcdotnow.bsky.social

Due to today's heat advisory, we're placing complimentary water bottles on our buses for the comfort of our riders, while supplies last. Wherever you're headed this week, Ride On is committed to keeping you moving and refreshed. @mcdotnow.bsky.social

The July edition of the Ride On Newsletter is now live! For the latest Ride On news, updates, and reminders, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-transit/.... @mcdotnow.bsky.social

Blue & green striped Ride On bus

@rideonmct.bsky.social is FREE on Ride On buses, including Ride On, Ride On extRa, Ride On Flex & Flash, for everyone! Plus, there is a new Route 40 connecting #MontgomeryCollege Rockville to Wheaton Metro. Check out the new routes at go2mc.me/rideonbus

Due to WSSC work at Cedar Street NW & Carroll Street NW in Takoma, Ride On Routes 12, 13, 16, 18, and 25 will experience detours today, Tuesday, July 15, from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Details of the detours can be found at content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd... @mcdotnow.bsky.social

Montgomery County Police are seeking assistance in locating Cecilia M. Cabiltes, a missing 85 year-old, who was last seen in the Colesville/Silver Spring area on Thurs., July 10 at approximately 12:30 PM. For more information, visit www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapp... @mcdotnow.bsky.social

Graphic shows head design on top with gears that include transit related images like buses, bus stops, planning apps on smart phones, people walking, buses, and an ADA wheelchair symbol. MCDOT logo, Ride On logo, and RideOnBus.com is listed on the bottom of the graphic. Text reads: Ride On Reimagined, Reimagining Transit for the Future. Did you know: The Ride On Reimagined Vision Network offers interactive maps to help residents explore the proposed changes.

#DYK: The Ride On Reimagined Vision Network offers interactive maps to help residents explore the proposed changes to Montgomery County's bus network. Compare existing Ride On services with future plans, providing an in-depth, user-friendly experience. #RideOnReimagined @mcdotnow.bsky.social

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@rideonmct.bsky.social is excited to announce the next stop on their 50th Anniversary Art Contest tour is the Isiah 'Ike' Leggett EOB at 101 Monroe St. in #RockvilleMD. The display will be there until July 8! @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social #MDCommuters #Transportation #ZeroFares #RideTheFlash

YouTube video by WUSA9 Your bus route has officially changed

Ride On is in the news! To see the interview on @wusa9.com.web.brid.gy where we discuss our new route changes and zero fare policy, click here: youtu.be/cYzSSLyB7uk?... @mcdotnow.bsky.social

To help riders understand these changes, Ride On staff will be stationed at key transit locations during morning and evening rush hours as well as mid-day on weekends from Monday, June 23 through Saturday, July 5 (excluding July 4). Staff will be available to answer questions and provide information on: The new Zero Fare Policy Route changes and new schedules Transit connections Morning Rush (6–10 a.m.) Locations: Route 10: Hillandale Transit Center Route 34: Aspen Hill Route 40: Silver Spring Transit Center, Shady Grove Metro, Wheaton Metro, Rockville Metro Route 41: Aspen Hill Route 42: North Bethesda Metro Evening Rush (3–7 p.m.) Locations: Route 10: Twinbrook Metro Route 34: Friendship Heights Metro Route 40: Silver Spring Transit Center, Shady Grove Metro, Wheaton Metro, Rockville Metro Route 41: Glenmont Metro Route 42: Montgomery Mall Transit Center We encourage you to stop by and speak with our outreach staff to learn how these changes may affect your commute and how you can take full advantage of the new Zero Fare Policy.

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@rideonmct.bsky.social staff will be at bus stops🚏 daily through July 5 to help riders navigate routes impacted by the upcoming June 29, service changes. Look for their representatives in blue🟦 #MCDOT aprons in the AM & PM rush weekdays & mid-day on #weekends. @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social

The 2025 "Ride With Pride" Ride On bus is now on the road in the mid-county area! Look for it operating a Ride On route near you. #RideWithPride @mcdotnow.bsky.social

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The warmer temperatures have finally arrived so, @rideonmct.bsky.social has started updating some of their bus stops. They recently completed work on Bus Stops 27576 and 27510 on #RideOn Route 90. Please be alert for construction crews👷throughout the summer. @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social

help guide the planning of the new hampshire ave proposed brt corridor take our survey today

We're encouraging @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social residents to take the New Hampshire Avenue Flash Bus Rapid Transit Survey today! Several alternatives have been developed and evaluated but, we need your #feedback!
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Happy Earth Day! Celebrate Earth Day with Ride On and ride free ALL day! 🌍 #EarthDay #EarthDay2025 #RideOn #MCDOT

Come celebrate Ride On's 50th birthday with us! Share your Ride On memories with marketing staff in exchange for a gift. Catch us at Transit Centers in March and April! We'll be at Germantown Transit Center on March 26 at 4 p.m.

Come celebrate Ride On's 50th birthday with us! Share your Ride On memories with marketing staff in exchange for a gift, while supplies last! We'll be at Germantown Transit Center today at 4 p.m.! @mcdotnow.bsky.social

Ride On's 50th Anniversary Art Contest for Montgomery County middle school students is open NOW through April 15! Winners will receive gift cards and have their art displayed across Montgomery County. For more information, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-transit/... @mcdotnow.bsky.social

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Available in 8 languages, the new @rideonmct.bsky.social User Guide is designed to help everyone easily navigate the #RideOn bus system. Whether you're a new or long-time rider, the updated User Guide is an essential tool.
To view▶️ lnks.gd/2/327D6vJ
@montgomerycountymd.bsky.social #MDCommuters

In Ride On's 50 years of service, operators have always been the heart♥️ of what they do. Take a look👀 at this throwback photo📸of a Ride On operator next to his bus🚌!
@rideonmct.bsky.social #mdcommuters #50years @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social

🚍⚡ Flash Friday⚡🚍
The Flash US 29 Spring Guide is here! Whether you're commuting to work💼, heading out for some shopping🛍️, or looking for the best bike🚵 trails, Flash is a fast, convenient way to get there. #ridetheflash
🚌Details▶️ ow.ly/QEcH50Vm4Zt
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Ride On is turning 50! Take a look at what Ride On looked like when it first launched in 1975! #RideOnTurns50 #50YearsofRideOn @mcdotnow.bsky.social

#DidYouKnow employees working in @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social can receive up to $325 a month to help cover the cost of their #commute using public transit with #MCDOT's #FareShare program.
⭐Program detail ▶️ bit.ly/3QUbJzV
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🏀 #MarchMadness 🏀 has hit Ride On's 'What Drives You' contest! To celebrate🎉, @rideonmct.bsky.social will be selecting weekly winners in the 'What Drives You' contest throughout #March. Share your story📗 with them to be one of their weekly winners🏆!
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Catch up on the latest @mcdotnow.bsky.social Ride On news and information with our monthly Ride On Newsletter! The latest edition is live now at content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDM...

@rideonmct.bsky.social and @mcdotnow.bsky.social celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth by recognizing significant African American figures in #transportation. Today #RideOn is featuring the courage, bravery and sacrifices of Maggie Lena Walker. #BlackHistoryMonth #TransitEquity
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When submitting a complaint on MC311, social media, or our website, it's important to include date and time, location or bus stop number, bus or route number, and direction or destination of the route in order to ensure we can properly investigate.

Ride On celebrates Black History Month by recognizing significant African American figures in transportation. Today we’re featuring Frederick McKinley Jones, the man who invented refrigerated tractor-trailers.

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If you missed MCDOT's public forum last night, concerning the proposed changes to several @rideonmct.bsky.social & @metrobusinfo.bsky.social routes, you can still provide your feedback. Please👀below for more information
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