#montgomerycountymd — Public Fediverse posts

"When The Azaleas Are In Bloom" tied for third place in the 8/1/2026 Fine Art America contest "NON Placements ONLY" held by the Creative Women Group. Many thanks to contest and group administrator, Joy Watson, and to everyone who voted for my image. Congratulations to the other winners!

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/when-the-azaleas-are-in-bloom-lois-bryan.html

#art #giftideas #BrightonDam #spring #azaleas #digitallyhandpainted #NotAi #montgomerycountymd, #LoisBryan

⭐ REMINDER⭐
#mdroads #mdtraffi #mdcommuters #commuting #maryland #montgomerycountymd

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day; on August 3, 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. #FlagDay #FlagDay2026 #oldglory #montgomerycountymd #mdcommuters

🌟REMINDER🌟
The #MontgomeryCountyMD Government and programs that impact County residents will be on a holiday schedule on Friday, June 19, 2026. Please plan for the following changes in observance of #Juneteenth.
🌟Details▶️ https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgomery-county-holiday-schedule-juneteenth-friday-june-19
#holiday #friday #tansportation #transit #mdcommuters #locoalgovernment #closed

Last 2 days for the #RideOnMCT Food Drive!
#MannaFoodCenter 's current food inventory is lower than usual. In the 11th most affluent county in the nation, there are thousands of food insecure families. We're asking everyone to donate & make a difference.
▶️https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/department-transportation/about-mcdot/divisions/transit-services/food-drive
#montgomerycountymd #fooddrive #donate #help #foodinsecurity

#MontgomeryCountyMD has a problem with invasive vines killing trees. Volunteer groups like #TreeFriendsUnited, featured here, help & so can you. Look👀out for invasive vines🌿on trees on your private property & take action.
🌳Learn more ▶️ https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/government/departments-agencies/department-transportation/about-mcdot/divisions/division-transportation-engineering-dte/projects/vine-cutting-program #mygreen #savetrees #cutvines #maryland

🚌🎉Update🎉🚌
Montgomery County, MD's first #hydrogen #bus was delivered yesterday!

🚌MCDOT received a $15 million federal grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to purchase 13 hydrogen #fuelcell buses and build a #green #hydrogenfueling station at EMTOC. The new #microgrid at EMTOC will power the hydrogen fueling station that #DGS will be building as a next step.
#mdcommuters #maryland #montgomerycountymd

📰 From the Takoma Park City Newsletter📰
🔗https://takomaparkmd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8227/Takoma-Park-Newsletter---May-2026-PDF
#takomaparkmd #rideonbus #montgomerycountymd #mdcommuters #zerofares #transportation #transittooter

‼️This #Weekend‼️
Rockville Town Square will be hosting the Annual VisArts' Arts Festival on May 2-3, 2026, from 10:00am to 5:00pm, rain🌧️ or shine🌤️ There will be #mdroad closures🚧 associated with this event. #montgomerycountymd #rockvillemd #arts #event #mdroads #mdtraffic #mdcommuters #roadsclosed

The blank canvases (aka snowplows) have been delivered to the #MontgomeryCountyMD Middle Schools who are participating in our🎨Paint The Plow Contest🎨. The completed plows will be unveiled at Truck Day on May 16. Stop by & you'll have a chance to vote for your favorite. #MCPS #maryalnd #painttheplow #students #artists #art

🌟🚍 Reminder🚍 🌟
Your Ride On bus route schedule may be changing soon! To improve efficiency and reliability, Ride On is updating 18 routes starting May 3. 2026!
For more details, please click here▶️
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Transit/changes.html #montgomerycountymd #transittooter #maruland #mdcommuters

#RideOn is celebrating their incredible bus operators and staff this #TransitEmployeeAppreciationDay! 🚍 They've set up Gratitude Walls at all three Ride On depots to celebrate our amazing employees who keep Montgomery County moving every day. 👏 Thank you for all that you do! ♥️ #transit #transportation #transittooter #maryland #montgomerycountymd

🏗️Today is #WorldEngineeringDay 🏗️

World Engineering Day is a global celebration of how engineers and technicians make a difference.

It's a day to highlight engineers’ achievements around the world🗺️ and improve the public understanding of the importance of #engineering and #technology.
👷‍♀️👷‍♂️🔗 https://discovere.org/programs/world-engineering-day/ #montgomerycountymd #maryland #engineers #engineering

🦺ICYMI🦺
#MDSHA is beginning a routine bridge deck repair project on the outer loop of I-495 bridge over MD 185 (Connecticut Ave) in #ChevyChaseMD starting March 2, 2026.
👷‍♀️▶️ https://www.roads.maryland.gov/mdotsha/pages/pressreleasedetails.aspx?newsId=5564&PageId=818 #mdroads #mdcommuters #montgomerycountymd #maryland #mdtraffic

🟣🗞️Purple Line Newsletter-Feb. 2026🗞️🟣
The February 2026 Newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight with ZP Tax and an interview with Kevin London, MTS Construction Superintendent.
📰 English🔗 https://www.purplelinemd.com/media/oq1lyeev/pl_newsletter_feb-2026.pdf
📰Spanish 🔗 https://www.purplelinemd.com/media/we5aguji/pl_newsletter_feb-2026_span.pdf
#purplelinemd #maryland #transportation #transit #transittooter #montgomerycountymd #MTA

Put a new spin🚴‍♂️ on your commute! You’ll be joined by thousands of others across the #DMV who embrace a healthier, happier, and more sustainable way to get to work.
‼️#BiketoWorkDay is a FREE event‼️
🚴‍♂️▶️ https://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/
#BTWD2026 #bikeToWork #mdcommuter #commuting #maryland #montgomerycountymd #mocobike #bikemoco

Montgomery County February 2026 Snow Update #1: Preparations for the Storm Forecasted for Sunday, February 22, 2026
(Note: Press Release posted below from Saturday, February 21, 2026)
▶️ https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=48293&Dept=50 #montgomerycountymd #maryland #weekend #winterweather

🙌MCDOT celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth🙌
#montgomerycountymd #marylandmd #history #BHM2026 #maryland

⭐🚌 UPDATE: Bus Shelter Replacement Work at Shady Grove East 🚌⭐
#WMATA has completed Phase 1 of its bus shelter replacement work at Shady Grove East Metrorail Station. ⭐Phase 2 of construction will begin on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
🚌⭐Details ▶️https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDMONTGOMERY/bulletins/409b971 #mdcommuters #montgomerycountymd #maryland #rideon

MCDOT celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth. Together, we honor the rich heritage, resilience, and contributions of the Black community. Let’s reflect, educate, and uplift as we share stories and create a brighter future for all. #BHM2026 #February2026 #montgomerycountymd

🚍🧪🚍🧮🚍🥼🚍
MCDOT's @RideOnMCT buses are helping #LearningUNDFTD , a local nonprofit, expand opportunities for underrepresented students by providing reliable access to its life sciences career training program. 🔗https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=48251&Dept=50 #montgomerycountymd #rideonbus #STEM #MCPS #maryland #learning #MontgomeryCollege #RockvilleMD #AstraZeneca

💨UPDATE💨
The MCDOT Division of Highway Services activated its Storm Operations Center at 7:00AM, this morning, with tree🌲crews on standby.
🚌Ride On bus will operate on a regular Saturday schedule.▶️ https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-transit/rideondelays.html
#montgomerycountymd #maryland #weekend

🚨A Winter Storm Warning is in Effect🚨
❄️⚠️MCDOT crews are plowing and treating Emergency Roadways.

❄️🚨Montgomery County, MD has declared a Snow Emergency
▶️ https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=48154

❄️🚌Ride On bus will operate on a reduced schedule on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
▶️ https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Transit/routesandschedules/rideonroutes.html

❄️💻Winter Storm Portal ▶️ https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/snow/
#montgomerycountymd #maryland #transportation #transit #snow #snowemergency

📌Reminder📌
Are you prepared for the next winter storm? If the forecast calls for winter weather, begin preparing NOW! Don’t wait until the last minute⏰!
▶️ https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter-before #montgomerycountymd #maryland #stormplanning

🅿️Parking rules aren’t just about tickets🎟️—they ensure short-term spaces stay open for quick stops, making it easier for everyone to shop🛒, dine🍽️, and support local businesses😁
✅Always check posted hours ⏰and use long-term parking🅿️when needed.
🔗 https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Parking/ #bethesdamd #wheatonmd #silverspringmd #montgomerycountymd #mdcommuters #parking

Big strides in #sustainability! Our Gaithersburg depot’s #microgrid construction is progressing smoothly — paving the way for #renewable energy integration and a more resilient transit network.
🌟 Projects▶️ https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DGS-OES/AdvancedEnergyProjects.html #montgomerycountymd #rideonbus #

🚌🚏 🚯 🚌🚏 🚯 🚌🚏
Help keep our #RideON bus stops clean! Dumping trash from residences at bus stops is illegal and is subject to a minimum $500 civil fine and possible criminal prosecution. To learn more and find out how to report illegal dumping, visit 🔗 https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DEP/topics/illegal-dumping/index.html
#montgomerycountymd #rideonbus #transitstops #illegaldumping #transitTooter #transit #transportation

🚌🚏🚌🚏🚌🚏
MCDOT's Division of Transit Services recently completed installation of the first batch of 50 ePaper Bus Stop🚌🚏Displays at specific high ridership stops and transit centers around Montgomery County, MD.
▶️ https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=47492&Dept=50 #mdcommuters #commuting #montgomerycountymd #rideonbus

🚌Reminder🚌
The Ride On Bus Outreach teams will be at two locations this afternoon to celebrate #CarFreeDay!
📌White Oak Transit Center🕰️3:00pm-5:00pm
📌Traville Transit Center🕰️3:00pm-5:00pm
#montgomerycountymd #zerofares #gocarfree #mdcommuters #commuting

🚌🚇
Commuter Connections gaining new popularity as DC area workers seek better ways to reach the office | Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
https://www.mwcog.org/newsroom/2025/09/11/commuter-connections-gaining-new-popularity-as-dc-area-workers-seek-better-ways-to-reach-the-office-/ #mdcommuters #commuting #montgomerycountymd #MWCOG #maryland #MTA #RideOnBus

👨‍💻Take our Commuter Survey👨‍💻
MCDOT encourages #MontgomeryCountyMD residents to complete an online travel survey to assess #commuting patterns within the County. The deadline to complete the survey is Monday, June 30, 2025.
▶️ https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/b290bf4f73604620bf1784ddf40edd52?hide=submit #mdcommuters #commuting #mdtraffic #commutertowork #wmata #metrorail #metrobus #rideonbus #mtabus #marctrain

💦 🚌 💦
Due to today's heat advisory, we've placed complimentary water bottles on all our Ride On buses for the comfort of our riders, while supplies last. Wherever you're headed this week, Ride On is committed to keeping you moving and refreshed. #montgomerycountymd #rideonbus #mdcommuters #commuting #water

📰NEW📰
The June 2025 edition of our 'GO Montgomery' newsletter has been published. News and information about transportation, including roads, transit, hiker-biker trails and pedestrian safety in Montgomery County, MD!
📰▶️ https://gomontgomery.blogspot.com/ #montgomerycountymd #mdroads #transitnewsletter #transit #rideonbus #ridetheflash #zerofares #maryland #mdtraffic #visionzero #snowplows #pridemonth #ridewithpride #pride2025

Please share and post your pictures🤳of the #PrideBus by tagging @MCDOTNow on your favorite social media platform, to show support throughout the month. Love😍always wins. In a time of uncertainty, we need to🔆radiate🔆! #PrideMonth2025 #PrideOn #PrideFlag #Pride #montgomerycountymd #maryland #pridetransit #rideonbus #TransitTooter #PrideMonth

🌎Happening Now🌎
#MCGreenFest in #WheatonMD. Be sure to stop🛑 by the #MCDOT information tents🎪for #free giveaways and to find out about all of our🟢#green🟢initiatives! We'll be here until 4:00pm today!
Event Details🔗 https://montgomerycountygreenfest.org/
#montgomerycountymd #recycle #gogreen #ridetheflash #rideonbus #free #event #weekend #maryland

♻️🌍 Happening TODAY❗🌎♻️
✔️Walk🚶, Bike🚴‍♂️ or Take Public Transit🚌🚇
✔️If you plan to drive🚗, carpool👨‍👨‍👧‍👦👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 with your neighbors, and help keep our carbon footprint👣small
✔️GreenFest features almost 60 businesses, nonprofit organizations, & government agencies!
🗺️ https://montgomerycountygreenfest.org/greenfest-vendors-exhibitors/ #mcgreenfest #montgomerycountymd #weekend #saturday #recycle #event #free #wheatonmd #maryland #earthmonth

#DidYouKnow this year at #MCGreenfest there'll be a #BatteryRecycling ♻️ collection station?
So, pack up👜all your appropriate batteries, bring them to #GreenFest and #recycle♻️them onsite.
⭐Details🔗 https://montgomerycountygreenfest.org/battery-recycling/
#weekend #montgomerycountymd #wheatonmd #silverspringmd #GreenFest

Help #MyGreenMC keep the footprint👣of #GreenFest small!
✅Bring a Reusable Water Bottle
✅Bike🚴‍♂️, Take Public Transit🚌🚇, Walk🚶‍♂️, or Carpool🚐to the event.
✅Don’t Forget to Compost & Recycle
✅Use your📲 to access the📋at the #MCGreenFest website▶️ https://montgomerycountygreenfest.org/
#montgomerycountymd #weekend #MCGreenfest #recycling #EVCars #music #WheatonMD #SilverSpringMD

To participate in the #goDMV #CommuterCompetition 🚍🚇🚆, you must work in the District of Columbia or certain parts of #Maryland & Virginia (commonly referred to as the DC Metro area)
⭐Details▶️ https://www.commuterconnections.org/programs-and-incentives/godmv-commuter-competion/ #montgomerycountymd #wmata #rideonbus #metrorail #commuters #mdcommuters #marctrain #commutercompetition

🆕🚌🗺️🆕
Available in 8 languages, the new #RideOnbus User Guide is designed to help everyone easily navigate the #RideOn bus system. Whether you're a new or long-time rider, the updated User Guide is an essential tool.
To view▶️ https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Transit/user-guide.html
#montgomerycountymd #maryland #mdcommuters #commuting #transitTooter #transportationguide

As employees begin to return to the office🏢, MCDOT's Commuter Services Department is committed to providing essential resources to help you navigate your return.
📌Information🔗 https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-DIR/commuter/ReturningWorksite.html
#montgomerycountymd #mdcommuters #rideonbus #commutingoptions #maryland

When it comes to #transportation there are several ways you can be #climatesmart.
🟩Download the #rideonmct bus Trip Planner App
🟩Ride a Bicycle🚴‍♂️to work/school
🟩 Integrate Public Transportation🚇🚊into your commute
🟩Make your next vehicle an EV🚘🔌
👨‍💻▶️ https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/climate/climate-smart/transportation.html
#montgomerycountymd #mdtraffic #mdcommute #commuter #transit #transitTooter

If you're headed back to the office for the first time, in a long time, stop by and let our staff help you find the perfect commute.

Our Mobile Commuter store sells fare media, including adding value or purchasing SmarTrip🚇🚌 cards💳, MARC tickets🚆 and Ride On passes🚌.
📝Schedule▶️ https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-dir/commuter/trips/mobile-commuter-store-sched.html#MCSSched
#montgomerycountymd #maryland #rideonbus #mtacommuter bus #MARCTrain

Have you used the #RideOnMCT 🚌 Trip Planner yet? Users have now planned more than ONE MILLION trips🗺️ using the app📳. Join the crowd, plan your next trip🗺️ on the app📱 today! Available in iOS, Android, and desktop💻 versions. To download🔄 , visit https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-transit/trip-planner/
#MDCommuter #MontgomeryCountyMD #DMV #CommutingMadeEasy #download #tripplanner #transitTooter

⭐️NEW⭐️
MCDOT is hosting an in-person👥public forum on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 6:00PM in #WheatonMD.
We're seeking public feedback🗣️on proposed changes to several
#RideOnMCT🚌 and #Metrobusinfo🚌routes.
⭐️Meeting Details and Location▶️https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=46473&Dept=50
#montgomerycountymd #maryland #wmata #wheatonmd #proposedchanges #mdcommuters #commuting #buscommuting #transitTooter #bustransit #busroutes

Did you know our Ride On buses will be offering #FREE fares systemwide from 11:00am until 6:00pm TODAY (Dec. 8, 2024).
Use Ride On to check out this event which will provide residents with information about a wide range topics including public health, wellness, job skills training and more! #montgomerycountymd #maryland #rockvillemd #rideonbus #freeevent #freefares #jobtraining

The GSTN will connect the Shady Grove #Metrorail station to the Traville Transit Center:
⭐Pink Line: Links the busy Shady Grove corridor with Life Sciences Center via Medical Center Drive
⭐Lime Line: Uses I-370 to provide an express route to RIO, Crown Farm, and the heart of the Life Science Center

Details🔗 https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-dte/projects/GST/index.html
#transportation #montgomerycountymd #maryland #transit #transportation #transitTooter #commuters #metrorail #rideonbus #universities #montgomerycollegemd #riocenter

🚌🚆MTA is looking for your feedback!🚌🚆
They want to make sure their customers are receiving the best service possible. Please complete their rider survey letting them know why you ride and the quality of your trip using the link below🔽

Rider Survey🔗 https://www.surveysoftware.net/cgi-bin/tssw12.cgi?f=**%5Chostmcs%5CMTA%5C4638-24MTA++WEB #maryland #montgomerycountymd #commutertrain #commuterrail #commuterbus #mdcommuter #commuters #survey #feedback #mtamaryland #transit #transitTooter

🚌🚆MTA is looking for your feedback!🚌🚆
They want to make sure their customers are receiving the best service possible. Please complete their rider survey letting them know why you ride and the quality of your trip using the link below🔽

Rider Survey🔗 https://www.surveysoftware.net/cgi-bin/tssw12.cgi?f=**%5Chostmcs%5CMTA%5C4638-24MTA++WEB #maryland #montgomerycountymd #commutertrain #commuterrail #commuterbus #mdcommuter #commuters #survey #feedback #mtamaryland #transit #transitTooter

🚌🚆MTA is looking for your feedback!🚌🚆
They want to make sure their customers are receiving the best service possible. Please complete their rider survey letting them know why you ride and the quality of your trip using the link below🔽

Rider Survey🔗 https://www.surveysoftware.net/cgi-bin/tssw12.cgi?f=**%5Chostmcs%5CMTA%5C4638-24MTA++WEB #maryland #montgomerycountymd #commutertrain #commuterrail #commuterbus #mdcommuter #commuters #survey #feedback #mtamaryland #transit #transitTooter