Commuters Anxious for Opening of New Transfer Hub (VIDEO)

Montgomery County officials say they are finalizing the punch list and will soon be ready to transfer responsibility of the new Paul S. Sarbanes Transit hub to WMATA.   An official opening date has not been set.  That’s not good news for commuters who are increasingly anxious for the new center to open.  MyMCMedia’s Cindy Peña reports.

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Five Things to Know Today, May 31, in Montgomery County

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UPDATED: Montgomery County Settles Suit Over Silver Spring Transit Center

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Street Smart Campaign Kicks Off in Silver Spring (PHOTO)

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The Silver Spring Transit Center opened on Sept. 20th. Wondering what to expect? There’s a video for that:

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Silver Spring Transit Center to Open Sept. 20 (VIDEO)

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The Silver Spring Transit Center opens to commuters on Sunday, Sept. 20. The long-awaited facility promises to be an easy access point of transfer for Metro and Ride On bus riders. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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