Montgomery Community Media

El programa Kids Ride Free en el condado de Montgomery anunció el aumento de estudiantes entre sus  pasajeros. El miembro del Concejo del Condado de Montgomery, Evan Glass, y el Comité de Medio Ambiente y Transporte se reunieron el 23 de enero para discutir el Programa Kids Ride Free. Este es un programa que proporciona […]

The Kids Ride Free Program in Montgomery County has led to a growth in ridership among students.   At-large Montgomery County Council member Evan Glass and the Transportation and Environment Committee met January 23rd to discuss the Kids Ride Free Program. It provides free bus services from Ride On and Metro to children 18 and under if they present […]

Montgomery County government has posted the following holiday schedule for Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day: County offices – Closed. Public Libraries – Closed. County liquor stores – All retail stores are open normal hours. Recreation – Aquatic centers are open. Recreation, and senior centers and administrative offices are closed. Montgomery Parks – […]

Este domingo 22 de septiembre el gobierno del condado de Montgomery invita a varias actividades gratuitas para toda la familia. El séptimo picnic anual de la Amistad del Condado de Montgomery en el Parque Regional Wheaton, reúne a personas de diversas culturas y religiones para discutir formas de construir una comunidad más fuerte. Además del […]

The Montgomery County Ride On bus system is adjusting schedule times on Sunday, September 15 for numerous routes. Ridership for three routes has decreased, so the service has been adjusted, according to a news release. The following changes will be implemented Sunday: Route 26 – 20 minutes between buses during rush hours (from 15 minutes) Route […]

New this school year, all students under the age of 18 will be able to take Ride On and Metro buses for free. Councilmember Evan Glass who spearheaded this initiative during the last budgeting session says this is a game changer for the environment and will hopefully encourage more use of public transit for kids. […]

Councilmember Evan Glass is really excited about the new “Kids Ride Free” transportation program that launched Monday. Now, children under the age 18 have free, unlimited access to both Ride On and Metro buses. Glass, a member of Montgomery County Council’s Transportation & Environment committee, said this change will help both parents and children save […]

Here’s an overview of what’s open what’s closed in Montgomery County this Independence Day: County Offices – closed Libraries – closed DLC Liquor & Wine Stores (DLC) – all stores will be open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Recreation – aquatics programs open, aquatics facilities open until 6 p.m., except the Germantown Indoor Swim Center, which will close at 3 […]

Ride On will be rolling out 26 new buses featuring a new design on Thursday. The unveiling comes during Ride On’s 32nd annual “Give and Ride Week” which allows riders and residents to donate food for the Manna Food Center in exchange for a free ride. The new buses are said to have to a […]

Ride On bus passengers can help needy families and receive a free bus ride by donating canned or nonperishable food during Ride On’s 32nd annual food drive. The drive, started by a group of bus drivers over 30 years ago, runs from Sunday, April 28, through Saturday, May 4. During the week, food collection bags […]