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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">The Maryland Transit Administration will hold five public hearings next month to gather testimony about proposed Commuter Bus service changes. Some of these changes may affect you if you rely on any of the state’s 36 Commuter Bus routes. </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BkAiqsmG-aB9KJDPbsuGqhMvsR2g0dK2S4OCq67ZsMQOHLHVCwWkmMsrclVs68C3jsWuWyVzG-RzpDxIcxzF_U4jx8TWepHKSJRVJAT0aJoF6afAp-nSeJ3lUO3n405VpQ0iYTZ_CAcc7M0gZTmqzob5abs6CN9etx71zRjxW1k=&c=UuKyVqhFODEc5D34PhOsdnGxpNba6iILSPDYdbPXHjCMCthcRiHB8g==&ch=15puGUzcVufj_S6LU-_PwGMMYjKcjD1ZB1E5IVDzcTZh7oCezjpr7w==" style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,114,1);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal" target="_blank">See how you can participate</a><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"> in these hearings to offer feedback to MTA.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">MTA is considering the proposed changes due to a combination of budget shortfalls and lack of ridership on some Commuter Bus routes. Average daily ridership in the Commuter Bus system spiraled downward since the pandemic, as more riders began working from home instead of traveling to offices around the region. Ridership fell to 5,100 from its pre-pandemic average of about 12,000.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">MTA wants to discontinue service on eight Commuter Bus routes — including route 203, which goes from Columbia to Bethesda. Another 26 routes would see service changes, including several serving Montgomery County commuters:</span></p>
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<li style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Route 201 (Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI Marshall Airport)</span></li>
<li style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Route 204 (Frederick to College Park)</span></li>
<li style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Routes 305, 315, and 325 (Columbia & Silver Spring to Washington, D.C.)</span></li>
<li style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Route 320 (Laurel to Baltimore)</span></li>
<li style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Route 505 (Hagerstown to Shady Grove/Rock Spring)</span></li>
<li style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Route 515 (Frederick to Shady Grove/Rock Spring)</span></li>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(56,56,56);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif">If adopted, the proposed changes would take effect on July 1 this year.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(56,56,56);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif">MTA encourages anyone who wants to </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BkAiqsmG-aB9KJDPbsuGqhMvsR2g0dK2S4OCq67ZsMQOHLHVCwWkmMsrclVs68C3jsWuWyVzG-RzpDxIcxzF_U4jx8TWepHKSJRVJAT0aJoF6afAp-nSeJ3lUO3n405VpQ0iYTZ_CAcc7M0gZTmqzob5abs6CN9etx71zRjxW1k=&c=UuKyVqhFODEc5D34PhOsdnGxpNba6iILSPDYdbPXHjCMCthcRiHB8g==&ch=15puGUzcVufj_S6LU-_PwGMMYjKcjD1ZB1E5IVDzcTZh7oCezjpr7w==" style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,114,1);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal" target="_blank">participate in its public hearings</a><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(56,56,56);font-family:Roboto,sans-serif"> to pre-register.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Save the environment and get some exercise by biking this winter season! Before heading out on the road, read over the Washington Area Bicyclist Association’s (WABA) tips and tricks to stay warm in this weather.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:bold">Dress Warm:</span></p>
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<li style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Wear layers.</span></li>
<li style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Consider a windbreaker to cut sharp winds.</span></li>
<li style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Always remember a hat and gloves!</span></li>
<li style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Fleece-lined apparel is always a good idea.</span></li>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:bold">Fuel Up:</span></p>
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<li style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Eat enough food to keep your body warm and energized!</span></li>
<li style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Drink water before and after your journey.</span></li>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:bold">Be Wary of Ice:</span></p>
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<li style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Bring a quick patch kit for any minor scratches or injuries.</span></li>
<li style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Have an emergency contact on hand.</span></li>
<li style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Check your tire pressure before every ride. Air pressure is lost more quickly in cold temperatures.</span></li>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:bold">Be Mindful of Early Sunsets:</span></p>
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<li style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Wear high-visibility vests or clothing to help you be seen.</span></li>
<li style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Be sure to install a light on your bike so you can see the road ahead of you!</span></li>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Exciting news for Montgomery County residents! County Executive Marc Elrich announced that the Maryland Board of Public Works has approved over $87 million in funding for Montgomery County transportation projects. This money will primarily go towards improving pedestrian safety and expanding the Flash Bus Rapid Transit network across the county.</span></p>
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