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Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board

Next Meeting: 02/13/23
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Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee

Next Meeting: 02/24/23

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Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board Committees 

Next Meeting: 02/27/23

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A Message from County Executive Marc Elrich

It was serendipitous to begin Black History Month by attending the first “State of the State” by Maryland’s first Black Governor, Wes Moore. I thought the Governor’s address offered new perspectives and priorities missing from the previous administration. I greatly appreciated Governor Moore’s focus on the need for investment in Maryland’s most valuable asset, its people. I thought the way the Governor connected the dots between investing in our children, becoming the best state in the nation for public education, and his initiatives to provide recent high school graduates with opportunities for community service as a means of future economic development for the state echoes what we have been attempting to achieve here in Montgomery County. As we just witnessed during our Martin Luther King Day volunteer activities, strong participation in public service sets up our community groups and volunteer organization for success.

As a former elementary school teacher, I really appreciated how Governor Moore spoke specifically about the challenges of childhood poverty and how it impacts our schools and communities. This is a critical subject that we don’t talk enough about, and I believe Governor Moore can help elevate this conversation in Annapolis. We must take a hard look at the effects of childhood poverty on learning. Children who are hungry, neglected, lack proper parental supervision, or are bombarded with anxiety end up taking these problems, stresses and traumas into the classroom.  Governor Moore adequately and concisely made this link in his remarks, and the cost it has on all of our students and schools. I look forward to supporting his efforts to eradicate childhood poverty in this state.  

Furthermore, I have stated on many occasions that if we are to compete economically in our region, especially with Virginia, let alone with other jurisdictions around this nation and world, we must utilize our education assets to achieve economic development goals. This is a priority that Amazon cited specifically when they chose Northern Virginia over Maryland for the HQ2 project.

Governor Moore clearly understands this approach and it is welcoming to know that we now have a Governor who gets it. I look forward to working with Governor Moore and his team on our recent announcement regarding the new University of Maryland 3 - Institute for Health Computing. In the years to come it will add millions of square feet of development around the North Bethesda Metro Station. We’re also proud to expand Montgomery College into the new East County Education Center facility in White Oak later this year. These two projects are perfect examples for the rest of state on how expanding education opportunities strengthens our business community and improves the quality of life, especially for those who have been previously marginalized and left behind.

We look forward to working with Governor Moore, Lt. Governor Miller, and their new team. I feel that Maryland’s best days are to come, and Montgomery County will continue to be at the epicenter of the State’s success.

Jan's Inside Jam

Issue #15

A MONTH FULL OF SUNDAYS 

What if every day were Sunday? I began to give that some thought. Since the onset of the pandemic, I have been doing very little away from home. (No IHOP. No movies. No dinner dates. No visiting good friends. No shopping. No travel. No fun. No going to church, just ZOOM.) However, recently I started going out more. This brings me to my month full of Sundays. 

I have missed doing so much that I need a whole month full of Sundays to catch up. Where would I start? After a recent national airline fiasco, I am not sure I can travel long distances. Perhaps I could just poke around in Maryland where I live.  Where would I start? This is new. I have not poked around in a long while. 

My doctor had told me to use local honey for health reasons. That’s a start. It’s easy, too, because I live two blocks from Koiner Farm, which is in DTTS (downtown Silver Spring). Yes, there is a farm with its own bees at 737 Easley Street in DTTS. To get started, I invited my friend to go with me to Koiner Farm. She did not regress into the house as I did. She visits family, cares for family, takes long walks, and goes to church. I think she even went to the movies a time or two. So, going to the farm was just an activity for her.  

Koiner Farm has 16 beehives that produce absolutely delicious honey. It is not manufactured or processed as commercial honey might be. This is the real deal. My friend and I purchased bottles of local honey. I have now added local honey to my diet.  

Update: On or about February 7, 2023, crews will implement a long-term lane closure on Wayne Avenue between Fenton Street and Sligo Creek Parkway. This will reduce Wayne Avenue to one lane in each direction. Access to all driveways along Wayne Avenue will be maintained. A minimum of one sidewalk along Wayne Avenue will be maintained at all times for pedestrian access. On street parking in work zones will be prohibited. Lane closures will be implemented 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., while work in the area may occur 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays and weekends, as needed.

View work zones here

Registration Now Open for 10th Annual Montgomery County Energy Summit That Will Be Held March 28-29 in Silver Spring

Registration is now open for the 10th Annual Montgomery County Energy Summit, which will take place in-person on March 28-29, at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Hosted by the County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Energy Summit brings the private sector, nonprofit groups and local governments together to collaborate on expanding high-performing, sustainable buildings.

The 2023 Energy Summit will focus on preparing the commercial building community for compliance with energy benchmarking, building energy performance standards and emerging building codes. It will explore requirements and opportunities in these areas and provide hands-on learning opportunities, as well as case studies from commercial and multifamily buildings.

“The Energy Summit is an opportunity for Montgomery County and the building community to come together to discuss climate and energy strategies that will get us to our goals,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “If you are a professional or business committed to combating climate change and understanding the future of energy, please register to attend. I am proud of our collaboration with the commercial and multifamily building sector to develop a path forward to increase the minimum levels of building energy efficiency, to boost economic opportunities, and create jobs in Montgomery County.”  

The summit’s target audience includes building owners; property managers; developers; energy contractors; residents interested in green building; and sustainability professionals working in Montgomery County and the Washington Metropolitan area.

“We are excited to be hosting our 10th Annual Energy Summit in Montgomery County and continuing to offer cutting-edge education focused on the latest trends in green building, energy efficiency, renewable energy and related commercial and multifamily topics,” said Adriana Hochberg, Montgomery County’s climate change officer and acting director for DEP.  “The Energy Summit is an opportunity for Montgomery County and the building community to come together to discuss climate and energy strategies that will help us meet our ambitious goals.”

Registration for the two-day summit is $15 per day and includes keynote speakers, educational sessions, hands-on demonstrations, panel discussions and the opportunity for building owners to receive direct onsite technical support for new requirements.

The first day of the summit on Tuesday, March 28, is designed for building owners, managers and facilities staff. In the morning, attendees will cycle through five stations to learn about energy benchmarking and performance requirements for commercial buildings and available resources. In the afternoon, attendees will have the opportunity to receive hands-on support from subject matter experts. Energy audit demonstrations will take place throughout the day to get attendees thinking about opportunities in their buildings.

The second day of the summit on March 29 will be a more in-depth discussion about County energy regulations and strategies to meet them. The day is geared toward building and energy professionals and consultants. Following the morning plenary, learning sessions will focus on strategies and case studies from commercial and multifamily buildings, with an eye toward improving energy efficiency in buildings.

The Wednesday sessions will culminate with an exciting closing plenary panel featuring local, state, and federal incentives, followed by a networking event and reception from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building.

Both days will feature an Innovation Alley with exhibitors displaying innovative products and services available to the commercial and multifamily building sector. The exhibitors will have products and strategies to aid in building energy efficiency, renewable energy, electrification, building decarbonization, healthy buildings and zero-emission vehicles.

To register and view the full schedule, visit the event’s website at Montgomery County Energy Summit (mcenergysummit.org). Questions can be emailed to energy@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Silver Spring Dowtown and Adjacent Community Plan Draft Design Guidelines

On January 19, Montgomery Planning staff presented the draft Design Guidelines to the Planning Board. The draft document is posted on the Planning Board agenda for that date. On January 26, the Planning Board will be accepting public comment on the Draft Design Guidelines. The community is invited to participate virtually or in person to provide comments. View the Planning Board’s sign up to testify webpage. Staff will discuss revisions and ask for Planning Board approval of the Design Guidelines.

Registration is open for MCM's Summer Youth Media classes. Students ages 12-17 can register for four different two week sessions at our Silver Spring Media Lab. Register before March for early bird discount.

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“This park, named for the late Montgomery Planning Board Commissioner Gene Lynch is situated at a busy crossroads near one of the most popular metro stops in the Washington region and along a two-way bike lane. It’s a new respite for passersby to take a break from their busy days to meet up with friends, enjoy lunch or just take a few moments to reflect. The artwork will be a wonderful addition to this new open space,” said Mike Riley, director of Montgomery Parks. 

The artwork should create a memorable and strong sense of place and express the community’s culture and identity. It may draw from current historical movements or events and may use any media appropriate for installation on outdoor walls, columns, and/or the spaces between the columns. It should be integral to the pergola structure and may take the form of a mural, mosaic, 3-D mounted sculpture, among other forms, and may include a combination of different media. The artwork shall be permanent, durable, and easy to repair and maintain. 

Artist selection process:

There will be a two-step selection process. For the first step, an artist selection panel will review applicants’ qualifications and narrow the pool to no more than five artists or artist teams. The finalists will then visit the site and prepare site-specific proposals for a public vote. Each of the finalists will receive a $500 honorarium for costs associated with creating the concept. The artist of the winning concept will be awarded up to $100,000 for the design, creation, and installation of the artwork.

About Montgomery Parks     
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 420 parks. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems. MontgomeryParks.org 

Accessibility    
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Accessibility for more information.  

 Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is unveiling the concept plan for the new South Silver Spring Park planned for 1110 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Md., at the former National Tire and Battery site.  

The concept plan for the new park was developed based on recommendations in the Silver Spring Downtown and Adjacent Communities Plan and extensive community feedback gathered through an open house and online surveys. Many of the amenities specifically requested by the community are incorporated in the concept plan, including a promenade, picnic area, fitness area, stage, dog run, bocce, multi-sports court, drinking fountain, age-specific playgrounds and nature play areas, and games.  Plantings will include street trees, shade and flowering trees, bioretention areas and landscape beds for pollinator-friendly plants.   

“We are excited to be creating a first-class urban park in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, where nearby residents can gather with their friends and families to enjoy a variety of activities and amenities,” said Mike Riley, director of Montgomery Parks, “We recognize the important role this park will play for this community, and we are moving swiftly to get it built and open to the public.” 

The South Silver Spring concept plan is posted on the project page on Montgomery Parks website.  

Montgomery Parks staff are working on refining the park concept plan and anticipate demolishing the building on site in the spring of 2023. 

About Montgomery Parks          
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 420 parks. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems. MontgomeryParks.org/  

Accessibility           
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Program Access for more information.  

S.S. B&O R.R. Station Open House, Sat., 2/4/23, 10-2 P.M., FREE! 

8100 Georgia Ave. at Sligo, Silver Spring 20910, 301-495-4915

10-2 P.M., Explore the Historic Station, Step on Board All Ages: 
Family Friendly, Bring Your Inner-Child!

11 am - Noon, Special Stop! Cicada-Gusto, Power Point by Creator/Narrator Clarence Hickey

17-year periodical cicadas emerged with great gusto in Mo Co & DC area, during Spring 2021!

"The Brood X 17-Year Periodical Cicadas of 2021 in Montgomery County: A Look Back at What was Experienced & Learned," by Clarence Hickey, Back Yard Scientist 

"This PowerPoint Presentation uses many colorful photos of the 2021 cicada season, 
and Mr. Hickey discusses his backyard science and nature studies of these amazing animals. Program visitors can also examine some of the insect specimens collected from his yard." 

During MPI Open Houses, Anyone inside the building must wear a Mask in consideration 
for vulnerable patrons and staff of All Ages. Outdoors, Masking is optional. 

Take a self-guided Tour outside and inside the historic Station. 
“Train Spot” under the Station’s rear canopy!

Indoors, enjoy our HO Scale model train display, Toy Train set,  Rail photos, Station Manager’s ticket office, 1945 lighted telephone booth, illuminated B&O R.R. “Drumhead,” and Memorabilia of your original Downtown Silver Spring!  
 
NOTE: If winter weather threatens cancellation, phone 301-495-4915 or see MPI Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MontgomeryPI/
 
This Station is a Montgomery County, Md., Historic Site, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and a multi-faceted gem in S.S.’s Arts & Entertainment District.

Open House is Co-Hosted by Montgomery Preservation Inc. and Silver Spring Historical Society.   https://www.montgomerypreservation.org/
 
https://www.facebook.com/sshistory/

Purple Line Community Advisory Teams (CATs) Meetings

Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) has divided the 16-mile Purple Line corridor into eight geographic areas, each to be represented by a Community Advisory Team (CAT). MDOT MTA and Purple Line Transit Partners (PLTP) have committed to maintaining open dialogue with the communities surrounding the Purple Line via CATs with the objective of building a long-term relationship and working with community stakeholders to minimize impacts during construction through completion of the project. The CATs are member-driven teams with representatives appointed from neighborhood and civic associations adjacent to the alignment. There are also representatives from business associations and local governments within each CAT. The CATs were launched in 2017 and the schedule is based on construction activity within the area. CAT meetings are open to the general public, but during the Question and Answer portion of the meeting, CAT members are given priority to ask questions.

Community Advisory Teams (CATs) are intended to:

• Promote two-way information sharing between MDOT MTA/PLTP and community
• Offer a forum for residents and other community stakeholders to engage in open dialogue with MDOT MTA /PLTP project staff
• Serve as an organized, results-oriented vehicle for identifying and addressing area-specific issues and concerns related to MDOT MTA’s Purple Line

We will be hosting our 10^th round of CAT meetings virtually during the month of February.  We look forward to connecting with you and addressing any questions or concerns you and your community have about the Purple Line project.  During the meetings, you will hear project updates from MDOT MTA leadership and construction updates from our design-build contractor, Maryland Transition Solutions (MTS).  Meetings will occur virtually between 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Specific dates for each CAT area are listed below.

• University Boulevard – Thursday, February 2, 2022
• Bethesda/Chevy Chase – Tuesday, February 7, 2022
• Silver Spring – Thursday, February 9, 2022
• College Park – Thursday, February 16, 2022
• Long Branch – Tuesday, February 21, 2022
• Riverdale Park-Glenridge/New Carrollton – Thursday, February 23, 2022
• Greater Lyttonsville/Woodside – Tuesday, February 28, 2022

If there are questions your community would like to have addressed during the meeting, please send them to our Outreach Team by January 30. 2023. Should you have immediate concerns about the CAT meetings, please feel free to contact the Outreach Team at 443-451-3706 or via email at outreach@purplelinemd.com.  

Thank you for your continued interest and engagement in the Purple Line project. Additional information and meeting links will be distributed within 10 days of the meeting date.

English Conversation Club at the Library

The English Conversation Club invites non-native English speakers to join us to practice speaking and listening with a friendly group from many countries. The event is free and no registration is required.

Please join us every Wednesday, from 10:30 until 12, in conference room 1 on the third floor of the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library.  And tell your friends.

Further information is available at the library's webpage here: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7767514

Club Español de Conversación: English/Spanish Language Exchange

Intercambio Inglés/Español 

Neighborhood Event Matching Fund

COUNTY WIDE OPPORTUNITIES

Rosa Parks became a key figure in the Civil Rights era when she refused to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery, Ala., public transit bus and was arrested in 1955. Recognizing her life and legacy, Montgomery County will join in the celebration of “Transit Equity Day,” which is observed on her birthday, Saturday, Feb. 4, by reserving a seat on every Ride On bus operated by the County Department of Transportation (MCDOT).

Mrs. Parks is best remembered for her brave act of resistance by refusing to give up her seat to a White man in Montgomery, Ala., in 1955. Her actions inspired the local Black community to organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott, led by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  The boycott lasted more than a year and ended when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that bus segregation was unconstitutional. The year of the boycott was filled with hardship for the Black community, many of whom were dependent on buses for transportation. Mrs. Parks lost her job and experienced harassment but became a nationally recognized representation of dignity and strength in the fight to end racial segregation.  

 “Rosa Parks once said, ‘I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people.’ Montgomery County, Md., takes her concerns seriously and strives to address the systemic inequities that are the legacy of an unjust and racist past,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “Transit Equity Day is an appropriate way to honor the birthday of Rosa Parks. Her act of incredible courage on a Montgomery, Ala., bus nearly 70 years ago, remains a seminal moment in our nation’s history. Despite all the progress made since the Montgomery Bus Boycott, minority communities are still dealing with the continued impacts of decades of inequitable transportation policies. As we improve our Ride On system, we have implemented an ‘equity lens’ on all of our budgetary investments and policy decisions to help better connect residents around the County.”  

Mrs. Parks’ role highlighted racism in the public transit system and led to the affirmation that public transportation equity is a civil right. 

“Transit plays a key role in our work to improve equity,” said Montgomery County Department of Transportation Director Chris Conklin. “So many people depend on our Ride On bus system to access jobs, health care, schools, grocery stores, and other essential trips. It is our job to make public transit dependable and accessible.  By improving transportation options for historically disadvantaged communities, we can improve outcomes for residents and reduce inequity within our community.” 

Transit Equity Day began in 2017, when a network of labor unions, community organizations, and environmental groups declared Feb. 4 “Transit Equity Day.” It has become a national day of action to commemorate Mrs. Parks and other civil rights icons and to advocate for accessible, reliable and affordable transit powered by renewable energy.

Fares on Ride On buses have been reduced to $1, from the $2 pre-pandemic fare, to make transit more affordable. Free rides are provided to seniors, people with disabilities and County youth.  Over the past year, MCDOT has been working to reassess its transit system to best meet the needs of residents through its Ride On Reimagined Study. The study, influenced by public engagement and feedback, will bring system-wide changes to better serve one million County residents. 

Equitable transportation in Montgomery County includes investing in clean transportation options and infrastructure. In September 2020, MCDOT launched its first four electric buses and ordered 10 more, to reduce greenhouse gases from the transportation sector. The goal is to convert the entire fleet of buses to zero-emission by 2035, reducing the carbon footprint.

In September 2022, MCDOT unveiled the Brookville Smart Energy Bus Depot, the first solar-powered bus charging microgrid in the region and the largest nationally. This one-of-a-kind project has the capacity to charge 70 buses with solar power. 

To learn more about what MCDOT is doing to ensure transit equity and view resources for low-income transportation programs, visit  montgomerycountymd.gov/TransitEquity.

For more information on MCDOT programs and services visit montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot, follow @MCDOTNow on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and subscribe to MCDOT’s “Go Montgomery!” newsletter.

• Servicemember or veteran's name.
• Name of person submitting information and relationship to the individual.
• Branch of service and rank.
• Years of service.
• Era served (WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War, Global War on Terror or peacetime/other).
• Brief narrative of their service.
• City in Montgomery County the Veteran lives or lived. If the Veteran attended high school here, where did they graduate from?
• Photos (preferably one during their service and one present day).

Montgomery Parks Will Host Special Events and Programs in Honor of Black History Month

• Unshakable: The Rise of Newmantown at the Agricultural History Farm Park. Every Friday and Saturday in February. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Agricultural History Farm Park, 18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood. The exhibit “Unshakable” explores the history of Albert and Mary Newman, freedmen who emigrated in 1862 from Virginia to Montgomery County and became landowning farmers despite unprecedented circumstances. Albert and Mary Newman, and their children, built a thriving African American kinship community known as “Newmantown,” located on the grounds of the Agricultural History Farm Park. The exhibit showcases photographs, documents, family mementos, local history, and rarely seen artifacts excavated from the site. Free.
• Black History Month Family Day. Saturday, Feb. 18. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park, 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring. Enjoy a self-guided exploration of Montgomery County’s Black history at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park. Stop by the visitor’s center to pick up take-home activities (for ages 5-12) and trail maps to explore the Underground Railroad Experience Trail. All ages. Free.
• When the Stars Align: Celestial Navigation and the Underground Railroad. Saturday, Feb. 25. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Josiah Henson Museum and Park, 11410 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda. Learn about the crucial role of the night sky in guiding and empowering freedom seekers in their perilous journeys north along the Underground Railroad. Guest speakers: historian Sylvea Hollis, astronomer Lou Strolger and Sophie Hess. Ages 6 and older. (Registration for this program is full, but there will be a limited number of seats available on a first-come, first-served basis). Free.

• The Josiah Henson Museum and Park is the first museum in the United States dedicated to Reverend Josiah Henson. Located on the grounds of the former plantation where Henson was enslaved prior to self-emancipating to Canada, the site includes a visitor center, a historic house with an attached log kitchen dating to 1850, and a four-acre landscaped park with accessible walking paths.

Indoor and outdoor interpretive exhibits throughout the property detail Henson’s inspirational life story, enslavement in Maryland, and the ongoing struggles for racial equality and justice. The park is part of the National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program.

Hours: Friday-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 pm, Sundays, noon-4 p.m. Admission: $5 (adults); $4 (ages 6-17); $4 (seniors); Free (5 and under).

• Oakley Cabin African American Museum and Park is a living history museum that promotes awareness of and education about the Reconstruction Era and the free Black rural communities that appeared after the Civil War. In addition to the cabin, which is located on a former farm and plantation, the site includes the .7-mile natural surface Oakley Cabin Trail.

Hours: The second and fourth Saturdays, April through October. Noon-4 p.m.

• Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park is a glimpse into Montgomery County’s agricultural past. The park, which is located on historic grounds, features the Underground Railroad Experience Trail, the Woodlawn Museum housed in the 1832 stone barn and the Federal-era Woodlawn Manor House, which dates to the early 1800s. The park is part of the Rachel Carson Greenway and the National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program.

Hours: Woodlawn Museum and Visitor Center, April through November. Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays Noon-4 p.m. Admission: $5 (adults); $4 (ages 6-17); $4 (seniors); free (5 and under).

Note: Woodlawn Manor House is closed for renovations and will be reopening for guided tours and business meeting rentals later in 2023. Trail and park grounds are open sunrise to sunset.

Online Workshops and One-on-One Sessions to Assist Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs Will Be Available Free in February from Montgomery County Public Libraries

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will offer online workshops and one-on-one sessions geared toward assisting job seekers throughout February. All workshops are free.

The schedule of workshops:

• Mondays throughout February. 9:30-11:30 a.m. I.R.E. (Helping Individuals Reach Employment) Sessions. Virtual* Sign up to meet virtually/confidentially one-on-one with a career counselor for advice and assistance with your job search. Register at:
  • Monday, Feb. 6: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7697594
  • Monday, Feb. 13: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7697699
  • Monday, Feb. 27: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7697794
• Tuesday, Feb. 7. 1-3 p.m. Job Search Strategies. Virtual* Learn about best practices for conducting a job search. Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7707817
• How to Apply for Jobs with Montgomery County Government
  • Thursday, Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. In-Person at Marilyn Praisner Library, 14910 Old Columbia Rd., Burtonsville. Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7818713
  • Wednesday, Feb. 15, 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Virtual* Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7671897
• Tuesday, Feb. 14. 1-2 p.m. Google Drive Basics. Virtual* Learn how to use a cloud-based storage solution that allows you to save files online, access them anywhere from any smartphone, tablet or computer and collaborate with others. Learn how to use Google Drive. This month will include review of creating, saving and sharing documents created in Google Docs. Register at  https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7888388
• Mondays throughout February. 2-4 p.m. at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, 900 Wayne Ave., Silver Spring. Job and Resume Help Program. Get help with job related topics. The 30-minute one-on-one appointments will be first come first served and will take place in Meeting Room 1 on the Third Floor. No registration required.   
• Monday, Feb. 6:   https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7901246
• Monday, Feb. 13: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7901247
• Monday, Feb. 27:  https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7901248
• Wednesday, Feb. 15. 10-11:30 a.m. Engage with Entrepreneurship (English). Virtual.* Workshop will cover the fundamentals of building a business and help you determine if you are ready to become a small business owner. Presented in partnership with the Maryland Women’s Business Center (MWBC). Registration required.  Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7895837.
• Digital Literacy Bootcamp, In-Person. Join Classroom 2 Community (formally Literacy Council of Montgomery County) for a workshop that will help you reach the next level in your professional career with an introduction to essential digital skills, from vocabulary to common tools like Google and Microsoft.
  • Thursday, Feb. 16. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Germantown Library. 19840 Century Blvd., Germantown. Register athttps://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7933979.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 22; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Damascus Library; 9701 Main St., Damascus. Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7698752.
• Monday, Feb 13 and 27. 10:15 a.m.-noon. Computer Class (basic) at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, 900 Wayne Ave., Silver Spring. A two-week class for adults, offering an introduction to using a computer. Perfect for beginners. Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7845294

*An internet connection and a device (such as a smartphone, tablet or computer) are required for participation.

For more information about programs, contact Adrienne van Lare at adrienne.vanlare@montgomerycountymd.gov

Police Accountability Board Meetings Happening in Burtonsville February 9

The Police Accountability Board will be having their next board meeting in Burtonsville and would love the public to hear what is going on.

Board Meetings are every other Thursday, 7-8pm, and move around the County so as to try to meet you where you are.

Not able to join us in person, no problem. Our meetings are Hybrid, so join us on Microsoft Teams.
 

Here are the details for our February 9, 2023 Meeting

What: Police Accountability Board meeting

When: February 9, 2023

Time: 7pm-8pm

In Person Location: Marilyn J Praisner Library

14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866 Meeting Room #2

Virtual Option:

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 293 877 308 901
Passcode: ibmvP8

Download Teams | Join on the web

Or call in (audio only)

+1 443-692-5768,,837203353#   United States, Baltimore

Phone Conference ID: 837 203 353#

Want to learn more about what the Police Accountability Board is and does, check out our website here: www.mocopab.org 
 

You can follow us or send us a message on social media:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MoCoPAB

Twitter: @MoCoPAB  

IG: @mocopab

YouTube: @MoCoPAB

Montgomery County Recreation Spring Registration Begins Monday, Feb. 13 

Montgomery County Recreation’s (MCR) spring registration begins at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 13 for County residents for most program and activities. Registration for Bone Builders, Day Trippers and Senior Outdoor Adventures in Recreation (SOAR) will begin at 9 a.m.  

Non-County residents will be able to register for Recreation’s programs beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15.  

Spring programs and activities are tailored to a variety of interests, skill levels and ages. Offerings include aquatics, fitness, sports, visual and performing arts, therapeutic recreation, adult 55+ programming and more. There are hundreds of programs available that promote an active, healthier lifestyle.  

Programs will become viewable online Friday, Feb. 3 and residents can once again build their own guide. A digital guide will also be available online. 

Applications are currently being accepted for the Department’s financial assistance program, Rec Assist, which provides eligible County residents with $200 per eligible family member to use toward Recreation programs and activities.   

While online registration is encouraged, registration will also be available by mail, drop-off or in person. On Feb. 13 in person registration will be available at 6:30 a.m. at four of the County’s aquatic centers (Germantown, Kennedy Shriver, Martin Luther King Jr., Olney) and at the administrative offices in Wheaton.  

For more information about registration, visit the website or call the customer service team at 240-777-6840. Summer camps registration is also currently underway. 

Montgomery County Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Matching Grant Program Opens for Applications on Wednesday, Feb. 15

Montgomery County businesses conducting research in biotechnology, medicine or life sciences may be eligible to receive Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) matching grants to assist with their research funding and commercialization activities. Applications for grants will open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Businesses that have received SBIR/STTR Phase 1 or Phase 2 awards recently for research taking place in Montgomery County may be eligible for additional non-dilutive funding through the program to help them with technical assistance, IP costs and other research-related activities. Businesses that never have received a SBIR/STTR award may apply for Phase 0 grants to cover the cost of SBIR/STTR application support. Montgomery County’s SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program is the only County program of its kind in the nation.

Established in 2018, the County’s SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program recently was reviewed by the County Council, the County’s Executive staff and the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC). This collaborative effort resulted in recommendations to enable more companies in Montgomery County to secure non-dilutive funding and advance their technologies toward commercialization. 

“We know SBIR/STTR awards can be an important source of funding for our biotech startups as they move to get their technologies from the lab to patients,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “These changes will help more of our younger companies secure this funding so that they can grow and stay in the County.”

The updated program includes Phase 0 grants of up to $5,000 for technical assistance to companies seeking to win their first SBIR/STTR award. It also will offer matching grants of up to $25,000 (Phase 1) or $50,000 (Phase 2) to assist companies with technical assistance, fundraising and commercialization activities. 

“This program has been well liked and pursued by startups in our pipeline,” said MCEDC President and CEO Bill Tompkins. “We’re excited to partner with the County to help promote the program and connect businesses with experts that can provide technology, funding, and commercialization opportunities.”  

For more information about company eligibility criteria for each grant phase and the application process, visit the Montgomery County Business Center at www.MontgomeryCountyMD.gov/Business or contact the Program Manager Derese Bikila at Derese.Bikila@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Funding Opportunities to Build Community Capacity Available Through Montgomery County Asian American Health Initiative’s New Asian American Center of Excellence

Montgomery County’s Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI), part of the County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), recently announced the launch of the Asian American Center of Excellence (AACE) and the release of a micro-grant funding opportunity. The goal of AACE is to support Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)-serving community-organizations in developing and increasing their capacity to successfully provide health, wellness and social support programs and services.

AACE serves as a resource to AAPI community organizations to improve technical skills related to organizational sustainability, such as strategic planning, data collection and analysis, program planning and evaluation and partnership building among others.

AAPI community-based organizations, faith institutions, and other nonprofits play a vital role in responding to the health, wellness, and social support needs of AAPIs in Montgomery County. Such organizations provide essential and supportive services to the most vulnerable AAPI community members. By working with and supporting community organizations, AAHI has had significant success in reaching and serving the diverse AAPI community. To improve the health status of AAPIs, it is critical to invest in grassroots, community organizations. 

To build community capacity, AACE offers a suite of services including micro-grant funding to build organizational capacity; a curated bi-weekly email digest that captures and shares opportunities for growth; networking opportunities to bring together local AAPI leaders; data roundtables to engage leaders in discussions around data challenges and community-led solutions; technical assistance workshops to strengthen skills related to nonprofit management, business operations, data collection and public health best practices. AACE also offers one-on-one strategy consultations to guide integration of best practices into existing operations.

To learn more about AACE and to stay updated on its services, visit the AAHI website.

AACE micro-grants are now available, and AAHI is soliciting applications from eligible organizations to improve capacity, sustainability and infrastructure of organizations that provide health and wellness programs and social support services to the County’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Micro-grants will be awarded in three funding categories: purchase of equipment, professional development and consultants. AAPI-serving organizations can apply for micro-grants of $5,000 across each of the three funding categories, with a maximum of a $15,000 award per organization. The total funding available is $70,000. Smaller AAPI-serving organizations are encouraged to apply.

The micro-grants are administered by the Primary Care Coalition (PCC).  To learn more, read the request for proposals, and apply for the funding, visit the Asian American Health Initiative’s website.  Applications for funding will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12.   

A virtual informational workshop will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. tonight, Monday, Jan. 23 on the Zoom platform. 

For more information about AACE and the micro-grants, email AAHI@montgomerycountymd.gov. 

Grant Program Launched to Assist Business Corridors with ‘Placed-Based Management’ of Economic Development, Tourism and Revitalization Efforts in Montgomery County

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the Montgomery County Council today announced a new grant program open to County nonprofit organizations for “Placed-Based Management” that will assist with economic development and tourism in business districts and in urban corridors with significant business and retail offerings.

County Executive Elrich proposed $1 million to support place-based management that supports business and retail main streets through operating and program grants. Organizations selected for grants will develop strategies and operations to manage commercial revitalization efforts, façade and interior storefront improvements, improvement of the physical environment of the districts, promotion of neighborhood commercial districts and boosting economic vitality through business retention, recruitment and expansion. 

Eligible nonprofits can now apply for funds from the program. Applications are due by 10 a.m. on Monday Feb. 16. An online information session for the grant program will be held from 1:30-3 p.m. on Friday Jan. 13.

“Montgomery County’s small businesses are at the heart of what makes our economy thrive,” said County Executive Elrich. “Businesses in the County contribute to the well-being of our residents through job opportunities, tax funding for schools and to the diversity and quality of life in Montgomery County. This new grant program will help our businesses grow, support our communities and further establish Montgomery County as the best place to work, live and play in the National Capital Region.”

Award sizes will vary, with a minimum award of $25,000 and a maximum award of $500,000. The grants will be awarded for up to a one year. Programs must be implemented and be evaluated during this period.

The Place-Based Management grant’s success will be evaluated by dollars reinvested, buildings rehabilitated, net gain in jobs and net gain in businesses. There is a preference for nonprofit organizations with a history of equity, diversity and inclusion in their programming background.

“Montgomery County is home to a diverse business community, consisting of hundreds of ethnic restaurants and multi-cultural businesses to national entertainment venues and international biotech firms,” said County Council President Evan Glass. “I am committed to providing the support needed to create vibrant downtowns and business districts, where everyone can live, work and play. The Place-Based Management grant is a reinvestment in our community, ensuring our businesses, retail and urban areas continue to appeal to residents, tourists and companies seeking to move to Montgomery County.”

The online information session on Jan. 13 will be recorded and publicly available for those who miss the event or wish to see it again. The full program details, the online application and the information session details (as well as a recording of it) are available on the Montgomery County Office of Grants Management - Grants Application Platform (https://mcmdgrants.smapply.org/prog/FY23PBM).  

Grant applications will be reviewed by an independent committee organized by the Office of Grants Management. The committee will include neutral, qualified individuals from Montgomery County Government who are selected for their experiences in the grant program’s subject area, grants administration or project management. The panel members will review and score applicant proposals on a 100-point scale based on the criteria and priorities established in the grant program, with cumulative ranking informing the final awards.

Questions about the application process can be directed to Rafael Pumarejo Murphy, director of the Office of Grants Management, by calling 240-777-2775 or emailing rafael.murphy@montgomerycountymd.gov.

More information about grant is available at https://mcmdgrants.smapply.org/prog/FY23PBM.

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is seeking applicants to fill 17 public and organizational vacancies on the newly established Montgomery County Sports Advisory Committee.  

The committee, staffed by Montgomery County Recreation, will study sports participation and opportunities in the County, make recommendations to the County Executive and the Montgomery County Council and recognize outstanding teams and athletes. Members will help conduct research, advocate for enhanced sports opportunities, and identify and address discrepancies found in youth sports to raise the quality of life for residents. 

"Sports is the largest participatory activity in Montgomery County and participants not only learn the value of teamwork and sportsmanship but involvement also leads to higher levels of physical fitness, confidence, self-esteem, and academic success," said Robin Riley, director of Montgomery County Recreation. "This committee will advocate for enhanced sports opportunities and exceptional facilities ensuring youth have access to recreational sports programs. We look forward to working with community stakeholders and collaborators to develop a roadmap for identifying opportunities to expand programming."

The Committee will prepare and submit to the County Executive and the County Council an annual report regarding factors that affect sports participation in the County including the availability of and access to athletic fields, facilities, and sports, and recommendations to improve the quality, quantity, and variety of sports opportunities and facilities. The Committee will also recognize teams and athletes in the County who win state or national championships or represent the United States in international competition. 

Members of the Committee will serve three-year terms (initially staggered). Public members will serve without compensation but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for in-person meetings attended. Committee meeting dates and times will be determined and may be held virtually. 

Applicants of diverse backgrounds, professions, genders, geography, abilities, ethnicities and ages are encouraged to apply. Members of County boards, committees and commissions may not serve on more than one such group at a time. Members must complete training on the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Montgomery County Ethics Law and basic parliamentary procedure. 

Bill 6-22 establishing the Committee can be found here. 

The deadline to apply is Feb. 1. For more information, or to apply click here. 

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will adjust Ride On bus schedules of 44 routes starting Sunday, January 29, to improve rider experience and improve efficiency based on ridership.

Throughout the year, ridership data and on-time performance are monitored regularly to identify routes that could achieve increased efficiency with schedule updates.

“Public transit that is reliable and on time is critical to the people who count on it,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “It is a best practice to regularly evaluate and adjust bus service to ensure needs are being met. Dependability drives ridership which supports our sustainability efforts, reduces congestion and increases the quality of life for our residents.”

Montgomery County bus route changes include:

• 31 routes have increased frequency due to ridership: 1, 2, 5, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 22, 25, 29, 31, 33, 34, 36, 39, 47, 48, 51, 57, 63, 70, 76, 83, 98, 100, 101, and Metro Bus routes L8 and T2. Three of these routes also have slight time changes: 18, 48, 76

• Four routes have decreased frequency due to ridership levels: 45, 46, 75, 96

• Nine routes have time changes for accuracy but no changes in frequency: 9, 10, 30, 37, 38, 43, 44, 66, 67

• Additionally, 20 of the above-listed routes will have a change in overall hours of operation: 1, 5, 14, 18, 22, 25, 29, 31, 33, 51, 57, 63, 66, 67, 70, 75, 83, 98, and Metro Bus routes L8 and T2 

• One route has slight route changes with no bus stop or time, or frequency changes: 51

Updates by individual route:

• Route 1: Increased trips on weekdays and Sundays. Significant span changes on Sundays.

• Route 2: Increased trips on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

• Route 5: Increased trips on weekdays. Modest span changes on Saturdays and Sundays.

• Route 8: Increased trips on weekdays.

• Route 9: Schedule time was adjusted seven days a week.

• Route 10: Trip time changes were made on weekdays.

• Route 11: Increased trips on weekdays.

• Route 12: Increased trips on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

• Route 14: Increased trips on weekdays and Saturdays. Modest span changes on weekdays.

• Route 15: Increased trips on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

• Route 17: Increased trips on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

• Route 18: Increased trips on weekdays. Modest span changes were made on Saturdays, and running time was adjusted on Sundays.

• Route 22: Increased trips on weekdays. Modest span changes on weekdays.

• Route 25: Increased trips on weekdays. Modest span changes on weekdays.

• Route 26: Metro Station name change on the route - White Flint to North Bethesda.

• Route 29: Increased trips on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Modest span changes seven days a week.

• Route 30: Trip time changes were made on weekdays.

• Route 31: Increased trips on weekdays. Modest span changes on weekdays.

• Route 33: Increased trips on weekdays. Modest span changes on weekdays.

• Route 34: Increased trips on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

• Route 36: Increased trips on weekdays.

• Route 37: Trip time changes were made on weekdays.

• Route 38: Trip time changes were made on weekdays, and Metro station name change on the route - White Flint to North Bethesda.

• Route 39: Increased trips on weekdays.

• Route 42: Metro Station name change on the route - White Flint to North Bethesda.

• Route 43: Trip time changes were made seven days a week. 

• Route 44: Trip time changes were made on weekdays.

• Route 45: Decreased trips on weekdays.

• Route 46: Decreased trips on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Metro Station name change on route - White Flint to North Bethesda.

• Route 47: Increased trips on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. 

• Route 48: Trip time changes were made on weekdays. Increased trips on Saturdays and Sundays

• Route 51: Increased trips on weekdays. Modest span changes on weekdays. Now extended to terminate at Georgia Ave ICC Park and Ride.

• Route 57: Increased trips on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Modest span changes seven days a week.

• Route 63: Increased trips on weekdays. Modest span changes on weekdays.

• Route 66: Trip time changes were made on weekdays. Modest span changes on weekdays.

• Route 67: Trip time changes were made on weekdays. Modest span changes on weekdays.

• Route 70: Increased trips on weekdays. Modest span changes on weekdays.

• Route 75: Decreased trips on weekdays. Modest span changes on weekdays.

• Route 76: Increased trips on weekdays. Trip time changes were made on Saturdays.

• Route 81: Metro Station name change on the route - White Flint to North Bethesda.

• Route 83: Increased trips on weekdays and Saturdays. Modest span changes on weekdays and Saturdays.

• Route 96: Decreased trips on weekdays.

• Route 98: Increased trips on weekdays and Saturdays. Modest span changes on weekdays and Saturdays.

• Route 100: Increased trips on weekdays.

• Route 101: Increased trips on weekdays. Metro Station name change on route - White Flint to North Bethesda.

• Route L8: Increased trips on Saturdays and Sundays. Modest span changes on Sundays.

• Route T2: Increased trips on Saturdays and Sundays. Modest span changes on Saturdays and Sundays.

Riders can get county bus schedule and trip planning information by visiting the Ride On Real Time webpage here. 

“Being dependable is our priority,” said MCDOT Director Chris Conklin. “We are continually making data driven, changes to improve consistency and reduce travel times.”

All County buses have a fare of $1 to ride, reduced from the $2 pre-pandemic fare.

El Condado de Montgomery aumentará la frecuencia en 31 rutas de autobuses Ride On a partir del domingo 29 de enero

El Departamento de Transporte del Condado de Montgomery (MCDOT, por sus siglas en inglés) aumentará el servicio en 31 rutas de autobuses Ride On a partir del domingo 29 de enero. Los aumentos son parte de los ajustes a 44 rutas en general para mejorar la eficiencia según el número de pasajeros.

A lo largo del año, los datos de cantidad de pasajeros y el rendimiento a tiempo se monitorean regularmente para identificar rutas que podrían lograr una mayor eficiencia con actualizaciones de horarios.

“El transporte público que sea confiable y puntual es fundamental para las personas que cuentan con él”, dijo el Ejecutivo del Condado Marc Elrich. “Es una buena práctica evaluar y ajustar regularmente el servicio de autobús para garantizar que se satisfagan las necesidades. Un servicio de autobús confiable conduce a un mayor número de pasajeros, lo que respalda nuestros esfuerzos de sostenibilidad, reduce la congestión y aumenta la calidad de vida de nuestros residentes”.

Los cambios en las rutas de autobús del condado de Montgomery a partir del 29 de enero incluirán:

• 31 rutas tendrán mayor frecuencia debido a la cantidad de pasajeros:  1, 2, 5, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 22, 25, 29, 31, 33, 34, 36, 39, 47, 48, 51, 57, 63, 70, 76, 83, 98, 100, 101, y las rutas de autobuses Metro L8, T2; Tres de estas rutas también tienen ligeros cambios de horario: 18, 48, 76

• Cuatro rutas han disminuido la frecuencia debido a los niveles de pasajeros: 45, 46, 75, 96

• Nueve rutas tendrán cambios de horario para mayor precisión, pero no habrá cambios en la frecuencia: 9, 10, 30, 37, 38, 43, 44, 66, 67

• Además, 20 de las rutas mencionadas anteriormente tendrán un cambio en el horario general de operación: 1, 5, 14, 18, 22, 25, 29, 31, 33, 51, 57, 63, 66, 67, 70, 75, 83, 98, y las rutas de autobuses Metro L8, T2 

• • Una ruta tiene un ligero cambio de ruta sin parada de autobús, cambios de horario o frecuencia: 51

Actualizaciones que se realizarán, enumeradas por ruta individual:

• Ruta 1:Incremento de viajes entre semana y domingos. Cambios de intervalo significativos los domingos.

• Ruta 2: Aumento de viajes entre semana, sábados y domingos.

• Ruta 5: Aumento de viajes entre semana. Modestos cambios los sábados y domingos.

• Ruta 8: Aumento de viajes entre semana.

• Ruta 9: El tiempo de programación se ajustó los siete días de la semana.

• Ruta 10: Los cambios de tiempo de viaje entre semana.

• Ruta 11: Aumento de viajes entre semana.

• Ruta 12: Aumento de viajes entre semana, sábados y domingos.

• Ruta 14: Incremento de viajes entre semana y sábados. Modestos cambios de intervalo entre semana.

• Ruta 15: Aumento de viajes entre semana, sábados y domingos.

• Ruta 17: Aumento de viajes entre semana, sábados y domingos.

• Ruta 18: Aumento de viajes entre semana. Los sábados se realizaron cambios de intervalo modestos y los domingos se ajustó el tiempo de ejecución.

• Ruta 22: Aumento de viajes entre semana. Modestos cambios de intervalo entre semana.

• Ruta 25: Aumento de viajes entre semana. Modestos cambios de intervalo entre semana.

• Ruta 26: Cambio de nombre de la estación de metro en la ruta: White Flint a North Bethesda.

• Ruta 29: Aumento de viajes entre semana, sábados y domingos. Modestos cambios de intervalo los siete días de la semana.

• Ruta 30: Los cambios de tiempo de viaje se realizaron entre semana.

• Ruta 31: Aumento de viajes entre semana. Modestos cambios de intervalo entre semana.

• Ruta 33: Aumento de viajes entre semana. Modestos cambios de intervalo entre semana.

• Ruta 34: Aumento de viajes entre semana, sábados y domingos.

• Ruta 36: Aumento de viajes entre semana.

• Ruta 37: Los cambios de tiempo de viaje se realizaron entre semana.

• Ruta 38: Se realizaron cambios de tiempo de viaje entre semana y cambio de nombre de la estación de metro en la ruta: White Flint a North Bethesda.

• Ruta 39: Aumento de viajes entre semana.

• Ruta 42: Cambio de nombre de la estación de metro en la ruta: White Flint a North Bethesda.

• Ruta 43: Los cambios de tiempo de viaje se realizaron los siete días de la semana. 

• Ruta 44: Los cambios de tiempo de viaje se realizaron entre semana.

• Ruta 45: Disminución de viajes entre semana.

• Ruta 46: Disminución de viajes entre semana, sábados y domingos. Cambio de nombre de la estación de metro en la ruta: White Flint a North Bethesda.

• Ruta 47: Aumento de viajes entre semana, sábados y domingos.

• Ruta 48: Los cambios de tiempo de viaje se realizaron entre semana. Aumento de viajes los sábados y domingos.

• Ruta 51: Aumento de viajes entre semana. Modestos cambios de intervalo entre semana. Ahora extendido para terminar en el Georgia Avenue ICC Park and Ride.

• Ruta 57: Aumento de viajes entre semana, sábados y domingos. Modestos cambios de intervalo los siete días de la semana.

• Ruta 63: Aumento de viajes entre semana. Modestos cambios de intervalo entre semana.

• Ruta 66: Los cambios de tiempo de viaje se realizaron entre semana. Modestos cambios de intervalo entre semana.

• Ruta 67: Los cambios de tiempo de viaje se realizaron entre semana. Modestos cambios de intervalo entre semana.

• Ruta 70: Aumento de viajes entre semana. Modestos cambios de intervalo entre semana.

• Ruta 75: Disminución de viajes entre semana. Modestos cambios de intervalo entre semana.

• Ruta 76: Aumento de viajes entre semana. Los sábados se realizaron cambios de horario de viaje.

• Ruta 81: Cambio de nombre de la estación de metro en la ruta: White Flint a North Bethesda.

• Ruta 83: Incremento de viajes entre semana y sábados. Modestos cambios de intervalo entre semana y sábados.

• Ruta 96: Disminución de viajes entre semana.

• Ruta 98: Incremento de viajes entre semana y sábados. Modestos cambios de intervalo entre semana y sábados.

• Ruta 100: Aumento de viajes entre semana.

• Ruta 101: Aumento de viajes entre semana. Cambio de nombre de la estación de metro en la ruta: White Flint a North Bethesda.

• Ruta L8: Aumento de viajes los sábados y domingos. Modestos cambios de tramo los domingos.

• Ruta T2: Aumento de viajes los sábados y domingos. Modestos cambios de tramo los sábados y domingos.

Los pasajeros pueden obtener información sobre el horario de los autobuses del condado y la planificación del viaje visitando la página web Ride On Real Time aquí.

“Ser confiable es nuestra prioridad”, dijo el Director del MCDOT, Chris Conklin. “Continuamente hacemos cambios basados en datos para mejorar la consistencia y reducir los tiempos de viaje”.

Todos los autobuses del condado tienen una tarifa de $1.00 para viajar, reducida de la tarifa previa a la pandemia de $2.00.

Para obtener información actualizada, siga a @RideOnMCT en Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, y  YouTube. Información adicional en rideonbus.com, y suscribiendose para recibir correos electrónicos o alertas por textos. Para recibir actualizaciones por mensaje de texto envíe la frase MONTGOMERY RIDEON al 468311.

Para más información sobre los programas y servicios de MCDOT visite montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot, siga a @MCDOTNow en Twitter, Facebook, e  Instagram y suscribase al boletín ‘Go Montgomery!’ de MCDOT.

For the most up to date service information, riders should follow @RideOnMCT on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. In addition, information is available at rideonbus.com,  by subscribing to receive email alerts, or by texting MONTGOMERY RIDEON to 468311 to receive text alerts. 

For information on MCDOT programs and services visit montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot, follow @MCDOTNow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and subscribe to MCDOT’s ‘Go Montgomery!’ newsletter. 

Media Contact: Emily DeTitta, 240-372-2282 or emily.detitta@montgomerycountymd.gov

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