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May 3, 2013 | Staff Writer

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When Will the Transit Center Open? (Video)

Montgomery County Councilmember Phil Andrews wants to know when the Silver Spring Transit Center will realistically open? Take a look. Additional Coverage:

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May 3, 2013 | Staff Writer

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“This is a Really Big Issue” (Video)

During a discussion with officials from the County Executive’s office, Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Floreen said the point of the May 1 Silver Spring Transit Center briefing was to find out what is happening with Metro. Watch the conversation here.

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May 3, 2013 | Staff Writer

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“There are Two Issues to Address” (Video)

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro addresses county officials from the executive’s office at a May 1st briefing to discuss the status of the Silver Spring Transit Center. In this video clip, Navarro expresses her disappointment that County Executive Isiah Leggett did not attend the May 1st meeting and she identifies the two issues that […]

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May 2, 2013 | Staff Writer

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“That Was the Wrong Answer” (Video)

Montgomery County Councilmember George Leventhal addresses Tim Firestine, Montgomery County’s chief administrative officer, at a May 1 briefing to discuss the status of the Silver Spring Transit Center. The nine-member Montgomery County Council called the meeting after learning from The Washington Post that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) sent an important letter about […]

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May 1, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Implications for Regional Bus Service (Video)

At a recent briefing, Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer asks some questions about WMATA not operating regional bus services out of the Silver Spring Transit Center and the implication that the Fenton Street Greyhound station would remain open. Take a look Additional Coverage:

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April 30, 2013 | Staff Writer

Silver Spring Transit Center Meeting Set for May 1 (Photos)

The Montgomery County Council will meet with representatives of the County’s Executive Branch at 2 p.m. on May 1 for a briefing on the status of the Silver Spring Transit Center. Tim Firestine, the County’s Chief Administrative Officer, and David Dise, the director of General Services, are expected to be among those meeting with the […]

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April 26, 2013 | Staff Writer

Council Requests May 1 Briefing on Silver Spring Transit Center

The Montgomery County Council sent a letter on April 26, signed by all nine Councilmembers, to Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett expressing its surprise to learn that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) would not accept the Silver Spring Transit Center as contemplated by the Memorandum of Understanding between WMATA and Montgomery County. The […]

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April 9, 2013 | Staff Writer

Silver Spring Transit Center Plan (Photos & Video)

The top story on County Report This Week: the Silver Spring Transit Center. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. General Services Director David Dise briefed the Montgomery County Council on the status of the Silver Spring Transit Center on April 9. The 75-minute briefing […]

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April 8, 2013 | Staff Writer

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A Preview: MoCo Council Meets April 9

The Montgomery County Council will receive a briefing on remediation plans for the Silver Spring Transit Center at 11 a.m. on April 9. David Dise, director of the county’s Department of General Services, will make a presentation to the Council. At 7 p.m. the Council will hold the first of five public hearings scheduled for […]

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April 8, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Leggett Addresses Silver Spring Transit Center (Video)

Montgomery County expects construction on the Silver Spring Transit Center to resume this summer. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett comments on the status of the transit center and his earlier decision to delay construction. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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