Montgomery Community Media

Most of you have probably noticed cameras on the side of Montgomery County Public School buses. MCPS Transportation Director Todd Watkins says since 2016 an alarming number of motorists passed school buses with flashing lights while students were getting on and off. Not stopping for a school bus in the state of Maryland can cost […]

Today is Thursday, June 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Know Your Status, it’s National HIV Testing Day:  Join the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services at their Dennis Avenue Health Center in Silver Spring for free testing. 2. DNC Debates at Silver Branch Brewing: Join Montgomery […]

Montgomery County officials introduced the new Ride On Flex, and they say it will be more convenient for riders. For now it’s a pilot program where people can get around in defined Rockville, Glenmont, and Wheaton zones.

Ride On Flex, the region’s first on-demand public transit service, will officially launch on Wednesday. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich along with Councilmembers Sidney Katz and Hans Riemer will join Al Roshdieh, the director of Montgomery County Department of Transportation, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Rockville Town Square to debut the new ridesharing service. […]

Not stopping for a school bus in the state of Maryland can cost motorists a hefty fine. A new bill signed by Governor Larry Hogan went into effect on June 1. After police reported a significant number of motorists who were driving around stopped school buses with red lights flashing and kids getting on or […]

UPDATE June 1: River Road reopened Saturday, June 1 following the emergency roadwork to repair a drain pipe. Original Post:  The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will perform emergency roadwork on MD 190 (River Road) to repair pavement between Longacres Preserve Court and Esworthy Road in Montgomery County. Officials with the […]

It was a close call for some members of the Potomac Pedalers Touring Club last week when they came in contact with an aggressive motorist along River Road near Old River Road in Poolesville. Cyclist William [Willy] Aladro says he saw everything unfold. Officials say one the cyclists was left in critical condition, while the […]

White’s Ferry is closed today because of high water and debris in the Potomac River. The high level of water in the Potomac River will continue into Wednesday. Traffic Advisory – Tues 5/7 @MontgomeryCoMD White’s Ferry is CLOSED (high water & debris) Potomac River River levels high … Riley’s Lock, White’s Ferry, Edward’s Ferry, Monocacy […]

The Montgomery County Council unanimously voted to approve the Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan on Tuesday. The goal of the plan is to improve the safety of Veirs Mill Road and develop the land around it in the roughly four miles between Rockville and Wheaton. “I’m very proud of this plan, which responds to the […]

Montgomery County Department of Transportation has plans for a new “on demand” transit program. The Microtransit Pilot Program will be tested in the Rockville, Glenmont, and Wheaton service areas. Similar to UberPool, this program will allow residents to use a mobile app to request trips to and from a designated pickup and drop off area. […]