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In this interview with MyMCMEdia’s Sonya Burke, Montgomery County’s Inspector General Edward Blansitt explains why it is important for him to look into the Silver Spring Transit Center. Additional Coverage:

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

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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:

Metro is investing $5.5 billion to install new rail, ties, platforms, escalators, signals, lighting, communication systems, and more. It represents the largest capital investment — and work effort — since the system’s original construction in the early 1970s. This weekend’s rebuilding work will result in service changes on all lines beginning at 10 p.m. Friday […]

Washington Metro Transportation Authority (WMATA) announced today (April 11) that the Bethesda Metro Station has been chosen as a test site for future station concepts as part of their Momentum program. Momentum is WMATA’s strategic plan for the Metro system. The Bethesda Station was chosen to enable WMATA to test several design concepts in a […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Education Committee at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 18, will hold a worksession on an Office of Legislative Oversight Report reviewing the progress made by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) toward closing the Achievement Gap. The committee also will receive an update on school enrollment demographics and will discuss boundary issues. […]

The Metro Board Finance and Administration Committee took action on Feb. 14 to advance a new entrance at Medical Center Station on the Red Line. The MD 355 Crossing Improvements project will support increased ridership from the west side of Rockville Pike created by the expansion of the Navy National Medical Center. The project will […]