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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 59m

🚦New Traffic Signal Alert!🚦 Great news for our #WheatonMD community! A brand‑new traffic signal🚦is now up and running at Faroe Pl. & Parkland Dr., right by #WheatonWoods Elementary School. Natali Fani-González #MCPS #VisionZeroMC Montgomery County, MD Government Montgomery County Council #mdroads

An Intersection with a traffic signal and crosswalks and newly installed ADA sidewalk ramps with yellow ADA plates.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 8h

⛔ October CSX Rail work - Road Closures⛔ CSX will be temporarily closing several rail crossings throughout October 2026. During the closures:❌ No vehicles❌ No bicycles❌ No pedestrians 🚧Detours will be posted 🚧 ▶️ ow.ly/z0MJ50ZTbBh #mdcommuters #mdtraffic #mdroads #montgomerycountymd

Orange and white striped barricade with a 'ROAD CLOSED' sign blocking a street, surrounded by traffic cones.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 12h

What goes underground makes a difference above ground. ⛈️💧 MCDOT crews replaced a damaged stormwater drainpipe and restored the area once the work was complete.

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WSSC Water @wsscwater.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Urgent Request - 3:20 p.m. 9/29 Update Unknown Electrical Problem at Potomac Water Filtration Plant Is Impacting Ability to Bring Facility Back Online to Produce Water Details ➡️ bit.ly/4rBBy9w

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

MCDOT will hold a virtual public hearing Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. on the proposed Washington Grove Connector Trail. Read more and register: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/vir…

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Before & After: Homecrest Road 🚧➡️🛣️ MCDOT crews addressed drainage issues and completed road repairs along Homecrest Road, improving drainage, safety, and the overall condition of the roadway. #montgomerycountymd #roadrepair #beforeandafter

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🚨 Water Main Break at Bells Mill Road & Gainsborough Road 🚨 A water main break is affecting the area, and all directions are currently blocked. Drivers should avoid the area and use an alternate route until further notice. Please allow extra travel time and use caution nearby.

White rectangular sign with bold black letters stating 'ROAD CLOSED' against a partly cloudy blue sky.

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Montgomery County, MD Government @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Have a bike gathering dust in your garage or shed? Give it a second life! 🚲 MCDOT and Rockville Bike Hub are collecting gently used adult and children’s bikes and bike parts on Oct. 16. Repaired bikes will go to Montgomery County residents in need. Info: ow.ly/Msh550ZSng0

Montgomery County bike donation event on Oct 16 collecting adult and child bikes plus parts, no helmets, at council office parking garage.

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Marc Elrich @mcgexec.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

WSSC Water is asking customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties to use water only for essential needs due to a power issue at the Potomac Water Filtration Plant. Water remains safe to use and there is no boil water advisory at this time. More info: ow.ly/Gt2q50ZSEGB

Notice for Montgomery and Prince George's counties requesting essential water use only with a link for more information.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation - Ride On @rideonmct.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Montgomery County’s first hydrogen-electric buses have arrived! Read more about the newest additions to Ride On’s bus fleet in Montgomery Magazine's latest article at ow.ly/cxVb50ZSqOM Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation

Smartphone displaying Montgomery Magazine article about Montgomery County's first hydrogen-electric buses with a photo of a green and yellow Flash bus inside a garage.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

💻This Week!💻 On Thursday, Oct. 1, at 6:30pm, MCDOT will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss the proposed Washington Grove Connector Trail in Washington Grove. ▶️https://ow.ly/8ZVp50ZLSQg Jud Ashman #VisionZeroMC Montgomery County, MD Government Montgomery Community Media #bikemoco #mocobikes

Aerial view of Washington Grove Connector Trail marked in green from Crabbs Branch Way to Brown Street near MD 200 highway.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

👏 Congratulations to MCDOT Director Chris Conklin for receiving the 2026 Outstanding Leadership Award from the Transportation Association of Maryland (TAM)! Learn more at: ow.ly/GT0l50ZSn5Y Montgomery County, MD Government Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation - Ride On

Smiling bald man in a dark suit and light green tie standing in a modern building lobby with large windows and a staircase behind him.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A smoother ride is here for residents of Avalon Bay Apartments! Recent permanent patching work along Tuckerman Lane in North Bethesda is helping improve the daily commute for the community.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🚧 Road Closure Notice 🚧 Randolph Rd is fully closed at the railroad tracks near Nebel St due to CSX construction through Oct. 2. Please follow detour signs and plan for extra travel time. Montgomery County, MD Government #RoadClosure

Road closed sign with orange and white striped barricades against a clear blue sky at Randolph Rd., near Nebel St.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🚍🚏ICYMI🚍🚏 WMATA began Phase 1 of bus shelter replacement work at Takoma Metro Station last week as part of its Bus Shelter Replacement Program. During this phase, bus bays A and B will be temporarily closed. #RideOn Bus Routes 18 & 25 will use temporary bay T1. #mdcommuters

A map showing temporary bus stop T1 serving Ride On Routes 18 and 25 near Takoma Park Metro with Bay A and Bay B temporarily closed.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🗞️🚍ICYMI🚍🗞️ In the September edition of the #RideOn Newsletter was released last week. Catch up on all the #RideOn transit news in this month's issue. 🔗https://ow.ly/gAWC50ZPQZw #mdcommuters #montgomerycountymd #newsletter #news #September2026

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Metro @wmata.com · 27/09/2026

National #WeekWithoutDriving starts in FOUR days! Challenge yourself to swap at least one car trip next week for another mode of transportation. 🚆🚍🚲🚶 Whether you're heading to work, running errands, or meeting friends, this is a simple step you can take to join the challenge from Oct 1 - 8.

Infographic showing a figure walking, a Metro Bus, a Metro Rail car, and a bike in separate colorful squares. Text reads: Walk. Bike. Metro.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🚍Join Us TODAY!🚍 Veirs Mill Road Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Pop-up Event at the #WheatonArtsParade & Festival 🗓️Sunday, September 27, 2026 🕰️10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 📍Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival, Marian Fryer Town Plaza, 2424 Reedie Drive, #WheatonMD #ridetheflash

Green and blue Montgomery County Flash bus parked with Veirs Mill Road route signage above.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🍹🏈 Cocktail-gating for the game🍹🏈❓ Make the smart call📲 — have a backup ride🚕 home. #ImpairedDriving #VisionZeroMC WRAP #mcpnews Maryland Department of Transportation

Two cocktails on the left with text asking if plans include drinks, and a hand holding a phone on the right showing a ride request app with a car and map pins.

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Purple Line @purplelinemd.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Your community ideas can make an impact. Purple Line Transit Partners Beyond the Rails Grant Program provides funding to organizations and neighborhoods along the Purple Line. Application deadline: Nov. 30, 2026. Visit purplelinemd.com/beyond-the-rai… to apply.

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Maryland Transit Administration @mta.maryland.gov · 25/09/2026

New MARC Train service alert: Starting Mon, Sept 28, riders get a direct weekday connection between Montgomery County and Baltimore. Another step in the Moore-Miller mission to connect Marylanders to opportunity and each other. Details: mta.maryland.gov/articles/564

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

⚠️HAPPENING TODAY⚠️ 🛴#FREE Adult E-Scooter Class 🛴 🗓️Saturday, September 26, 2026 🕰️12:00pm to 2:00pm 📍Montgomery College (Parking Lot 13) 850 Hungerford Drive, #RockvilleMD ▶️https://ow.ly/mCEk50ZP7lr Montgomery College Montgomery County, MD Government #VisionZeroMC Montgomery County Council #weekend

Group of people learning to ride electric scooters outdoors under a green tent on a sunny day.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We’re out in the community sharing information about the Veirs Mill Road Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. Stop by an upcoming pop-up to ask questions, pick up materials, and learn what’s coming to the corridor. Learn more at VMRFlash.com

Two women discuss a vertical banner about the upcoming Flash BRT on Veirs Mill Road at an outdoor information booth.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

✳️Car seats are often installed incorrectly, and the mistakes aren’t always easy to spot. 🗓️September 26, 2026 is #NationalSeatCheck #Saturday. 💻Use #NHTSA’s Car Seat Inspection locator to find a location near you▶️ ow.ly/FUoy50ZPCaH Montgomery County, MD Government #mdcommuters #weekend #free

Young boy secured in a car seat in the back of a vehicle, with a toddler in a rear-facing infant seat and a smiling woman in the front passenger seat.

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MTA Maryland Service Alerts @mtamarylandalerts.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Commuter Bus-On Monday, September 28, 2026, MTA Commuter Bus will resume normal service to all regularly scheduled stops in Washington, D.C. Service to the outlying WMATA Metrorail stations that was temporarily implemented during ... mta.maryland.gov/service-alerts/287…

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If you have an old bicycle looking for a new home...... #mocobikes #bikemoco #donations Montgomery County, MD Government Washcycle Marc Korman The Banner Montgomery Sue in Rockville 💙🦋💙🦋💙🦋 @mcpllibraries.bsky.social

Montgomery County bike donation event poster with details on date, time, location, and bike types needed.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 16
7:00AM - 2:00PM
DONATE A BIKE
RECYCLE YOUR BICYCLE

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation - Ride On @rideonmct.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Ride On is a rich and diverse workplace, with people from all over the world coming together to keep Montgomery County moving. 🚌 Read the full interview with Kebila Fonkem, a transit coordinator out of our Silver Spring Depot, in the September Ride On Newsletter: ow.ly/hasa50ZQaTB

Smiling transit employee in uniform standing confidently in front of blue buses inside a garage or depot.

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Purple Line @purplelinemd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We had a blast at Buckets and Beats in downtown Silver Spring! It was great seeing so many young community members excited about the Purple Line and how they’ll be able to use it in the future! Visit our Public Meeting & Events calendar to see where the Purple Line will be next. 🎉💜

Young boy wearing a helmet stands on a skateboard while an older teen crouches nearby giving instructions on the street.

A young man in a white jersey takes a jump shot at an outdoor basketball court under a covered pavilion.

Two boys wearing purple sunglasses pose behind a Purple Line MD bus frame at an outdoor event with tents and trees in the background.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🚴Family Bike Fest in #RockvilleMD🚴 🗓️Sunday, September 27, 2026 🕰️1:00pm-4:00pm 📍The Square at Rockville Town Center, 36 Maryland Ave Rockville Montgomery County, MD Government residents will have a chance to learn about safety best practices and to test ride bikes! ▶️https://ow.ly/QyB050ZQaPx

People gather at an outdoor community event with tents and booths set up on a sunny day in a park surrounded by trees and buildings.

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Metro @wmata.com · 24/09/2026

What would your day look like if driving wasn’t an option? 🤔 For many, getting around depends on reliable public transportation, safe streets, and accessible pathways. National Week Without Driving begins on Oct. 1. Join the challenge and take your trip with Metro instead!

Figures raising their hands in front of a Metro Rail car. Text: Take the pledge. National Week Without Driving. October 1 to 8.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🚵‍♂️ICYMI🚵‍♂️ On Oct. 7, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., MCDOT will hold a virtual (online) public hearing to discuss the proposed Bowie Mill Road Bikeway. The public will have an opportunity to provide testimony and ask questions. To participate▶️ ow.ly/Tu6i50ZOfY8 Montgomery County Council Washcycle

Map showing Bowie Mill Road Bikeway highlighted in blue from Muncaster Mill Road to Olney area.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Always stay alert👀 near crossings🛤️, and remember, never walk on or too close to the railroad tracks. Always expect a train. #RailSafetyEducation #SeeTracksThinkTrain #montgomerycountymd #CSX Amtrak #mdcommuters

Black and white photo of a freight train speeding past a railroad crossing with a yellow and white overlay celebrating 10 years of Think Train Week.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🚧 Road Closures in Rockville Town Center 🚧 Several roads around Rockville Town Center will have closures and parking restrictions beginning as early as 5 a.m for Rocktobierfest. Check the graphic for affected streets and closure times, and plan your route accordingly.

Graphic showing road closures for Courthouse Square, E. Montgomery Avenue, Maryland Avenue, and Monroe Street on Sept. 25 and 26 with specific open and closed times.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Extra eyes make a difference. 👀🚶 Parking facilities work best when we all stay aware of our surroundings. If you notice suspicious activity, report it to a Parking Management team member or the appropriate authorities. #CommunityAwareness

Silver sedan parked in a garage with its trunk partially open near yellow parking lines and a white pillar.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This past year, MCDOT painted 805 crosswalks. This helps improve visibility for all travelers. 🚶‍♀️🚗🚴‍♀️ Montgomery County, MD Government Montgomery County Council #Crosswalks #PedestrianSafety

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🌟NEW🌟 🚲⚡MCDOT is rolling out 7️⃣0️⃣ new Capital Bikeshare e‑bikes!⚡🚲 This investment helps to improve first- & last-mile transit access, reduce traffic congestion, and offer a cleaner, healthier transportation choice ▶️https://ow.ly/RjW650ZQPfK Montgomery County, MD Government Montgomery County Council

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🚧 Smooth moves ahead! Take a look at this transformation of the Argyle Park Safety Zone patching on Brunette Avenue, where worn pavement was made safe and solid again by MCDOT crews. #MCDOT #MontgomeryCountyMD #RoadSafety

Comparison of Argyle Park crosswalk area before patchy roadwork and after complete resurfacing for safety.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🚿✨ ICYMI✨🚿 MCDOT has started its annual fall washdown of all 21 County‑owned parking garages in #BethesdaMD, #SilverSpringMD & #WheatonMD. Cleanings will take place during nights and weekends to minimize disruptions. ▶️https://ow.ly/Nwf350ZOfEU #mdcommuters #mdcommuters #montgomerycountymd #parking

"Fall Garage Cleaning" Workers power washing a garage floor as part of fall cleaning by MCDOT.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🟣Mark Your Calendars🟣 Maryland Transit Administration Purple Line CAT meetings resume in #October. These meetings serve as a bridge, providing a forum for #MontgomeryCounty residents and other stakeholders to engage in open dialogue with the #PurpleLineMD project staff. ▶️https://ow.ly/Ioxf50ZNYOB

Modern Purple Line train traveling through a wooded area promoting Maryland's 16.2-mile transit line with 21 stations and new connections.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🚧 Redland Road Bridge Update 🚧 Weather delays mean the Mill Creek bridge construction on Redland Road will continue through October 11, 2026. #RideOnMCT Routes 53 and 57 will be affected. Thanks for your patience! More info▶️https://tinyurl.com/43du3umf #mdroads Maryland Department of Transportation

Construction site with a large crane lifting materials near a concrete foundation surrounded by trees under a blue sky.

Construction workers in safety gear guide a large concrete wall panel being lifted by a Volvo excavator at a muddy site surrounded by trees.

Construction workers guide large precast concrete panels into place at a building foundation site surrounded by forest.

Construction workers install a concrete bridge over a rocky, dry riverbed surrounded by dense forest trees.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation - Ride On @rideonmct.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

⚠️ATTENTION! ⚠️ The September edition of the Ride On Newsletter is now available! 🗞️ To read the latest Ride On news and updates, check out our newsletter here: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/departme… #RideOnNewsletter

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

You would do anything to make sure your kids are safe in the car. Sometimes it's as easy as setting the right example. Buckle up! #BeTheDriver #VisionZero #ChildPassengerSafety #ChildPassengerSafetyWeek #BuckleUp PIO Pete Piringer #mcpnews #mcfrs #VisionZeroMC #montgomerycountymd

Woman driving a car with a smiling child safely buckled in a car seat in the back, promoting safe driving habits.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation - Ride On @rideonmct.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Every day is Car Free Day at Ride On! 🚌🚲🚶‍♂️Ditch your car this Car Free Day and take advantage of our ZERO FARE routes with access all over Montgomery County. Plan your adventure with the Ride On trip planner by visiting ow.ly/S9o850ZOUTY

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#MDCommuters today is #CarFreeDay. Maryland Transit Administration riders can enjoy #free rides, all day, on MTA MARC trains and Commuter buses. ▶️ ow.ly/7iCm50ZOMqW Maryland Department of Transportation #MontgomeryCountyMD #GoCarFree #dropthekeys (Photos from MTA and #bethesdatransit)

Silver MARC train engine number 17 traveling on tracks with green trees in the background.

Maryland Department of Transportation commuter bus parked outdoors with clear windows and visible side mirrors.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🚅It's See Tracks? Think Train® Week!🚅 ✅Never drive around a lowering gate or ignore signals ✅Don’t stop🛑on the tracks🛤️ ✅Make sure you have room to get across ✅Once you enter the crossing, keep moving (📸 #OperationLifesaver ) PIO Pete Piringer #montgomerycountymd #SeeTracksThinkTrain #mdcommuters

Graphic showing a football field background with text warning it takes 18 football fields to stop a train.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Leave the car keys at home! Celebrate Car Free Day with us on September 22 by choosing a more sustainable way to get around. Plan your trip with the Ride On Trip Planner app and enjoy the convenience of free fare! 🚌 Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation - Ride On

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