Bus Rapid Transit Is Coming to MoCo. Here’s What You Need to Know

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Residents will have the opportunity to learn about the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line in three upcoming open houses hosted by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation.

The BRT is a new transit option for commuters along a 13.5  mile stretch on U.S. Route 29 between the Silver Spring Transit Center and Burtonsville.

Similar to Ride On’s extRa bus service, the BRT will function as a faster travelling option with its limited stops and will feature Wi-Fi and priority signaling.

The new line is expected to begin service in 2020 and will be the first of its kind in Maryland, according to a news release.

The open houses are scheduled for the following dates:

Nov. 15

• 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the East County Regional Service Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road in Silver Spring. Meeting will be held in the Main Meeting Room.

Nov. 16

• 7-9 p.m. at Montgomery Blair High School’s cafeteria, 51 University Blvd East, Silver Spring.

Nov. 20 

• 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Center Great Hall, 1 Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring.

Click here for more information about the BRT Line.

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