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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>FYI<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Montgomery County, MD <montgomerycountymd@public.govdelivery.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, June 12, 2025 5:16 PM<br><b>To:</b> yasmin81065@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> Go Montgomery! Newsletter \ufffd Ride On Bus Service Changes Coming on Sunday, June 29<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=700 style='width:525.0pt'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><a name="gd_top"></a></td><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="gd_ab_main_tab"><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#E3F2FF;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id="gd_ab_header"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fgomontgomery.blogspot.com/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/PqBD7lK81c9axtEMm25UxIboICakP9MhDCBGGg5rmFI=409" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><span style='color:#1D5782;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=600 height=141 style='width:6.25in;height:1.4666in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. NewGoMobanner"></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id="gd_ab_main_col"><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=410 valign=top style='width:307.5pt;background:white;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=398 height=398 style='width:4.15in;height:4.15in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. 2025rideonservicechanges"></span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Ride On Bus Service Changes on Sunday, June 29 </span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>MCDOT will adjust several Ride On bus route schedules, add the new Route 40, and discontinue Route 10 on Sunday, June 29, to ensure consistent service amidst Metro service changes due to the Better Bus Network implementation and Ride On Reimagined Year 1 Implementation.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The new schedules are available at <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT-Transit%2Fchanges.html/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/rYj1_JEyQ1_mszeyWyj367krku1fA2oWTyc-CCe7vGA=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>rideonbus.com</span></a> and will be available in print by May 31. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>More details on the above route changes can be found online <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpikedistrict.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu=52444bba7f3a79e2987c4733a%26id=d55ea19318%26e=11df748cfb/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/3Sq3WO87Q5jioIPFav7wvmOo7pihtCVYs-PcO-9wLnQ=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>here</span></a>. Riders can plan trips and get real-time MCDOT Ride On bus arrival information with the <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fdot-transit%2Ftrip-planner%2F/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/xxYaHD77WLO_z3Y5DYkPJwEegOzFAG0h1xa6P8kNAMI=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Ride On Trip Planner</span></a> app.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=398 height=271 style='width:4.15in;height:2.825in' id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. mcdot2025pridebus"></span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>MCDOT Unveils Newly Designed \u2018Ride with Pride\u2019 Bus to Celebrate June as Pride Month</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>MCDOT recently unveiled a \u201cRide with Pride\u201d themed Ride On bus that will operate during June, which is recognized as Pride Month. This is the third year the County has wrapped a bus for Pride Month. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The newly designed bus has the tagline \u201cRadiating Love\u201d with bright colors radiating from a central point. Dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ+ voices, culture and civil rights, the bus is also adorned with Ride with Pride messaging and neon lights to stand out at night. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>In addition to the Pride Bus, all MCDOT buses will have Ride with Pride poster displays on board in June, with a QR code that will link to a <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT%2FProjects%2FRideWithPride.html/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/N9NYUQYaevL0kriJu2_bsNv-sootY22Mzut0405eUtY=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Ride with Pride webpage</span></a> with information about the historical and cultural significance of Pride month. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Pride Bus will be deployed on bus routes throughout the County and riders are encouraged to share photos of the bus on <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fdot%2Fsocial-media.html/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/MYO60KqD0iqTVCiH7UpfjwBrGCodpaPz09taq5OuBNo=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>social media</span></a> and tag @MCDOTNow. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>View a <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2Fl9gVUIVwQGs%3Fsi=44lt1GydRPHfTKMJ/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/7kir5d9Tekx49uisBV2EEZMEABjdMzu6F17ZT0ZmOtA=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>time lapse video</span></a> of the new Pride bus being wrapped.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f">
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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=209 height=414 style='width:2.175in;height:4.3166in' src="cid:image002.jpg@01DBDBE1.D23A9220" align=left hspace=6 alt="Image removed by sender. painttheplowwinnersfor2025" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_3"><![endif]><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Redland Middle School in Derwood Named Winner of MCDOT\u2019s 'Paint the Plow' Contest Celebrating Public Works Week</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Redland Middle School in Derwood was <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww2.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fmcgportalapps%2FPress_Detail.aspx%3FItem_ID=47139%26Dept=50/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/UA4S_b45SSipkC3YROu7LP1Q9ytTChMo6mI4DNcI6lk=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>selected as the first-place winner</span></a> of MCDOT\u2019s \u201cPaint the Plow\u201d snowplow naming contest. The winning design, titled \u201cLife is a Highway,\u201d features a Ride On bus and a highway worker on Sam Eig Highway.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Paint the Plow contest is held each year as part of \u201cPublic Works Week\u201d to honor essential workers. The decorated snowplows were displayed at MCDOT\u2019s \u201c<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fmcdotphotos%2Falbums%2F72177720326175001%2F/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/JKauhpD45ZCCxKbb2xpvlIcX4K4vVS7ZRmGQg8mv1rU=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Truck Day</span></a>\u201d event on Friday, May 16, where more than 2,600 people voted for their favorite design. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>MCDOT provided snowplows and paint supplies to 11 county middle schools. Students had two weeks to name and decorate a snowplow (MCDOT provided the snowplows and paint supplies).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The snowplow winners selected were:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>First place and awarded $500</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>: Redland MS in Derwood - \u201c<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT-Highway%2FResources%2FImages%2FPaintPlow%2FImage%2520(6).jpg/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/yFcNQrFwOt23wSAjwM3GqU0H5HCHE8rPJmUlD5AHVvI=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Life is a Highway</span></a>.\u201d <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Second place and awarded $300</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>: Hallie Wells MS in Clarksburg - \u201c<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT-Highway%2FResources%2FImages%2FPaintPlow%2FImage%2520(3).jpg/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/-nSwyoTDDk73n5sa-DDt6jYRIxua2HpTP12NT_QlROE=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Heroes of Public Works</span></a>\u201d. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Third place and awarded $200</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>: Julius West MS in Rockville - \u201c<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT-Highway%2FResources%2FImages%2FPaintPlow%2FImage%2520(5).jpg/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/dLJdu4V8sSHU3ACR8BKm1EXblb94cPepvl4UprjvrOI=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Snow Ready for Summer</span></a>.\u201d <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Residents will see the decorated plows in action this winter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Visit the <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fdot-highway%2FPaintThePlow%2Findex.html/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/Wonbsiq_Eo9V3JWWHj-TlHEe4LRfy1P_ypghJPDpmNw=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Paint the Plow webpage</span></a> for check presentation photos. <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_4" o:spid="_x0000_s1031" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Image removed by sender. safetart1stplacewinnersfor2025" style='position:absolute;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:158.25pt;height:297pt;z-index:251660288;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:4.2pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:4.2pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:left;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:line;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page' o:allowoverlap="f" stroked="t" strokeweight="56e-5mm">
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MCDOT chose six winners out of nearly 400 art submissions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Students were asked to create unique artwork to educate their peers and encourage safe behaviors while walking to and from school.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Congratulations\u202fto the following elementary school art contest winners:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>K - 3rd Grade Winners:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>First place and awarded a $75 Barnes & Noble gift card</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> - <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT-PedSafety%2FResources%2FImages%2F2025-ArtContest%2Fmcdot-pedsafety-art-1st-place-Natalie-L-K-3.jpeg/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/_kbTb1mbrIWd83e0JvIe1eo-ZNsoQUim7GpovKeHkwY=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Natalie L.</span></a> with Bayard Rustin ES.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Second place and awarded a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> - <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT-PedSafety%2FResources%2FImages%2F2025-ArtContest%2Fmcdot-pedsafety-art-2nd-place-Owen-Y-Z-K-3.jpg/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/9H2OC5Gkz-sF6gfcGlT_wzwMLmygFGGJy4wj_oJlE10=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Owen Y.Z.</span></a> with Beverly Farms ES.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Third place and awarded a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> - <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT-PedSafety%2FResources%2FImages%2F2025-ArtContest%2Fmcdot-pedsafety-art-3rd-place-Jessica-Y-K-3.jpg/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/K4fAyEqtgQVQXi2GyE7KfiZG7rK4xt9qsO7YPw_09Ys=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Jessica Y.</span></a> with Fallsmead ES<em><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.</span></em> <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4th - 5th Grade Winners:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>First place and awarded a $75 Amazon gift card </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>- <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT-PedSafety%2FResources%2FImages%2F2025-ArtContest%2Fmcdot-pedsafety-art-1st-place-Kelly-Y-4-5.jpg/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/2kKaQa6g-rThRZ77tJK-u8RPw7ampQ6y_wSaNfyRmDc=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Kelly Y.</span></a> with Potomac ES<em><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.</span></em><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Second place and awarded a $50 Amazon gift card </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>- <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT-PedSafety%2FResources%2FImages%2F2025-ArtContest%2Fmcdot-pedsafety-art-2nd-place-Emmerson-G-4-5.jpg/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/rL51hTD65yEEkDQ6rCYG1vBO6tq5nsCF6n1vayiQpR0=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Emerson G.</span></a> with Dr. Charles E. Drew ES.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Third place and awarded a $25 Amazon gift card </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>- <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT-PedSafety%2FResources%2FImages%2F2025-ArtContest%2Fmcdot-pedsafety-art-3rd-place-Jeremy-S-4-5.jpeg/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/uiLwyT5PfVvdTwJRiOy08Qb34Czyc9jt4B6n1qirpGQ=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Jeremy S.</span></a> with Cedar Grove ES.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>View all wining art entries on the <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT-PedSafety%2FArtContest%2F2025-Art-Contest-Winners.html/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/KVWoAKx0rC9MGToW4RNxjgnKZOTm3FCAa4Ik0BhVXrs=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>contest webpage</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_5" o:spid="_x0000_s1030" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Image removed by sender. rideonriderpassenger" style='position:absolute;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:152.25pt;height:152.25pt;z-index:251661312;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:4.2pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:4.2pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:left;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:line;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page' o:allowoverlap="f" stroked="t" strokeweight="56e-5mm">
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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=206 height=209 style='width:2.15in;height:2.175in' src="cid:image005.jpg@01DBDBE1.D23A9220" align=left hspace=6 alt="Image removed by sender. council" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_6"><![endif]><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Council Approves Fiscal Year 2026 Budget</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>On Thursday, May 22, the Montgomery County Council voted <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww2.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fmcgportalapps%2FPress_Detail.aspx%3FDept=1%26Item_ID=47107/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/jFD_NGpbhhkBLUluwRTZqUHP-nAobkPVuK5INLmnEEU=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>unanimously to approve</span></a> the County\u2019s\u202f$7.6 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Operating Budget and the $6 billion amended FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Budget.\u202f\u202f <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The amended FY26 Operating Budget included $67.4 million for transportation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Some MCDOT highlights include:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>MCDOT Operational funds are used to plan, design, build, and maintain transportation facilities such as roads, bridges, sidewalks, paths, and bikeways, operate and maintain the County\u2019s traffic signal system, develop and implement transportation policies to maximize efficient service delivery, and promote safety via educational programs. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>MCDOT transit operational funding in the amount of $211 million was granted, which provides public transportation services in the County, and its budget is composed of the Mass Transit Fund and the Grant Fund. The Division of Transit Services funding also includes more than $1 million in state aid and an intergovernmental transfer from Howard County to expand US 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service to Howard County. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zero Fare for all Ride On bus riders staring Sunday, June 29. The move came after a requirement to update the fare boxes would have costed $22 million.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Parking Lot Districts funding in the amount of $30.4 million, which provides for the operation and maintenance of public parking in commercial areas throughout the County, including the Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton Parking Lot Districts (PLDs). <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>More than $227,000 for the Vision Zero NDA to fund the oversight and coordination of the Vision Zero Initiative to end traffic-related serious injuries and fatalities. This is a decrease of nearly 40 percent from last year\u2019s budget, given that the County has not received a signed agreement for Safe Streets and Roads grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The amended FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) totals approximately $6 billion, a $32.6 million increase from the original approved FY25-30 CIP. The CIP continues support for critical projects address aging infrastructure and specific program needs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Some MCDOT highlights include: <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Multiple Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes are also supported in the CIP, including increases for the Veirs Mill Road Project to reflect cost changes, increases for the Maryland Route 355 Central Project to reflect its expanded scope to provide service from Germantown to the Rockville Metro Station, and additional design funding for the Lakeforest Transit Center. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A new capital project was also added totaling $3 million for White\u2019s Ferry, which is an important Potomac River crossing in the Poolesville area. The goal of this funding is to facilitate an agreement between the County and the landowners on both sides of the river, which is the first step to restoring the ferry service. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Council also partially restored funding for the Summit Avenue Extension Project, with $1 million in planning expenditures in FY30. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Added $2.4 million in the County\u2019s Stormwater Management Retrofit: A countywide Project, to provide for three new upstream mitigation projects. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_7" o:spid="_x0000_s1028" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Image removed by sender. seniorsonrideonbustraveltraining" style='position:absolute;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:151.5pt;height:201.75pt;z-index:251663360;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:4.2pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:4.2pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:left;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:line;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page' o:allowoverlap="f" stroked="t" strokeweight="56e-5mm">
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This summer, along with partnering agencies, patrols will focus on periods often associated with increased impaired driving. Graduation events, proms and summer holidays will bring closer scrutiny on the roads.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Montgomery County offers a list of <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fvisionzero%2Fsaferide.html/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/cVDOqpvFQbGcGUWlMXTcdQASndLiap-PGTOaOLR5J-A=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>safe ride home options</span></a> online.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Learn more about the dangers of drunk driving at <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.nhtsa.gov%2Frisky-driving%2Fdrunk-driving/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/i5Si3w_4aV8poSpk1-ziuFobeLCoSY8SPmjzGKM6QIE=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><h1 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>PUBLIC INPUT & MEETINGS </span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Accepting Feedback on the New Hampshire Avenue Flash BRT Project Through Monday, June 30</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>MCDOT is upgrading transit on the New Hampshire Avenue corridor by implementing a BRT system which is planned to run from Fort Totten Metro Station to Colesville. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fdot-dte%2Fprojects%2FNewHampshireAve%2F/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/DxoP3IM3Wj5EwkYMmQzYfKvgb48GGnqnhGqYeZc8DI0=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>New Hampshire Avenue Flash BRT planning study</span></a> is exploring options for providing higher-quality, faster, and more reliable transit service along the corridor. Several alternatives have been developed and evaluated.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The public can provide feedback on these alternatives via an <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2F25YSDFW/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/YhHIZ0iUuQZXsvt3uX2gp_1ad-bsCKRZL2OIXBt9HJw=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>online survey</span></a> by Monday, June 30 for a chance to win a $50 gift card.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Accepting Feedback on the US 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Improvements in Silver Spring Through Monday, July 28</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The US 29 Flash BRT 29 (Colesville Road/Old Columbia Pike) is currently in service, operating between Downtown Silver Spring and Briggs Chaney, with weekend rush hour service to Burtonsville via Colesville Road/Old Columbia Pike. The Phase 2 project will improve the existing US 29 Flash BRT service by building a dedicated bus lane between Sligo Creek Parkway and Tech Road. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The public is encouraged to visit the <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fdot-dte%2Fprojects%2FUS29BRT%2F/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/B8GBh-VJDYtSMRP-orc3hcf2ndmYSS-Y-rzgrElerTs=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>project website </span></a>and provide feedback via the <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid=scgkfi9mfUiCrLvriYzBcqI-ydHd8RxFvYeA85bZFDVUQlAzSkhXREYySFdSSUQzV0dMSlZWN1NJNy4u/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/JcBR-pu8zRrr8_fuvQasFkKfmFweeWiZpnDFcSTr8xg=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>online comment form</span></a> or by email to <a href="mailto:US29BRT@montgomerycountymd.gov"><span style='color:#1D5782'>US29BRT@montgomerycountymd.gov</span></a> by 6 p.m. on Monday, July 28. The public can <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Faccounts%2FMDMONTGOMERY%2Fsubscriber%2Fnew%3Ftopic_id=MDMONTGOMERY_1221/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/HYvBpKeL9FXCoIBxRkfnbsImMtp83evvlAtQukZEhsg=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>subscribe here</span></a> to receive project updates.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Hybrid Public Meeting on the Randolph Road Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project in Silver Spring to Be Held on Tuesday, June 17</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>On Tuesday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m., MCDOT will hold a <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww2.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fmcgportalapps%2FPress_Detail.aspx%3FItem_ID=47178%26Dept=50/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/87cRYCCYZ_VSvvVo0k_rXK8irgyLFDqioWnEfn6WRC4=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>hybrid (virtual and in-person) public meeting</span></a> to discuss pedestrian safety improvements along a 1.3 mile segment of Randolph Road between <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fplace%2FRandolph%2BRd%2B%2526%2BHammonton%2BRd,%2BColesville,%2BMD%2B20904%2F@39.0578667,-77.0626334,16z%2Fdata=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b7cf8cb0f93c6b:0x6ced4826a481707f!8m2!3d39.0678643!4d-77.0171253!16s%252Fg%252F11h9y2x28z%3Fentry=ttu%26g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYwMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%253D%253D/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/7J9-mpyWa7aeHiiI749iMKPGbY_S_FaeuJ-PiR-U8i8=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Georgia Avenue/MD 197 and Connecticut Avenue/MD 185</span></a> in Silver Spring. MCDOT will present project details and obtain public comments and answer questions.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The in-person meeting will be held in the Cafeteria of Wheaton High School located at <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fplace%2FWheaton%2BHigh%2BSchool%2F@39.0599034,-77.0672593,17z%2Fdata=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b7ce50f530a8e7:0x81377b2cc0075e4f!8m2!3d39.0599034!4d-77.0672593!16s%252Fm%252F02845rh%3Fentry=ttu%26g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYwMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%253D%253D/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/S-4JA217dD8yg0agqaYZqkU8G5y9rJqub-Zv-q9bCkI=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>12401 Dalewood Drive</span></a> in Silver Spring.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Please <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fevents.gcc.teams.microsoft.com%2Fevent%2F34bb16b2-57aa-4f88-8720-fceaf5e359f2@6e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/xhFnD3F2pLD6YwsXpa6gV9xjGNcEnQyay4wMdN__v3o=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>register online to attend</span></a> the meeting virtually. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>This segment of roadway on Randolph Road is identified in the Vision Zero High Injury Network, where roadway safety improvement efforts are prioritized. In 2023, MCDOT conducted a Pedestrian Road Safety Audit of the corridor, which recommended several safety improvements. These include short term countermeasures to reduce excessive vehicle speeds, pedestrian safety and comfort enhancements, and ADA compliance and access. Longer term countermeasures will also be presented for public feedback and discussion.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The public is encouraged to visit the\u202f<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fmontgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT-PedSafety%2FPRSA%2FRandolphRd.html/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/AqFekdEwfhh97RQ_F1KneHOzH1wGId4s8T3N4rT0_Uk=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>project website\u202f</span></a>and provide feedback via the\u202f<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.research.net%2Fr%2FRandolph_A/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/wtRhRyw0fnWAvDS8E0p2YlJxLcd94O1-1JehA5zzsYw=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>online comment form</span></a> or by email to <a href="mailto:walkyourway@montgomerycountymd.gov" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>walkyourway@montgomerycountymd.gov</span></a> or by phone 240-777-2170 by 6 p.m., Friday, July 18. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>In-Person Public Open House on the North Bethesda Flash BRT Planning Study to Be Held Wednesday, June 18</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>On Wednesday, June 18 between 6-8 p.m., MCDOT will <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww2.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fmcgportalapps%2FPress_Detail.aspx%3FItem_ID=47191%26Dept=50/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/drBaJ6If_HNCA0g4XuamWy-z2aqnlpGX385t9cmedYI=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>hold a in-person public open house</span></a> in the cafeteria of the Walter Johnson High School located at <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fplace%2F6400%2BRock%2BSpring%2BDr,%2BBethesda,%2BMD%2B20817%2F@39.0258728,-77.13208,17z%2Fdata=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b7cc73e8bf409b:0x70c9fd518602176f!8m2!3d39.0257061!4d-77.1304063!16s%252Fg%252F11c15x382j%3Fentry=ttu%26g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYwOS4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%253D%253D/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/DCv8kkuOwkS-xLEhj2IeXm-qLM_jM4N7rKzYLPSWOPY=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>6400 Rock Spring Drive</span></a> in Bethesda to discuss the North Bethesda Flash BRT Planning Study, which is planned to run from Westfield Montgomery Mall to the North Bethesda Metro Station (formerly White Flint). MCDOT will share project details and maps, answer questions and seek public input which may influence the outcome of the project.\u202f\u202fA presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The public is encouraged to visit the <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fdot-dte%2Fprojects%2FNorthBethesda%2F/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/gDtcEnTUswqXS9h160SSo_7XfZWpjfFYDtwsl6802ZU=409" target="_blank"><span class=normaltextrun><span style='color:#1D5782'>project website</span></span></a>\u202fand provide feedback\u202fby emailing <a href="mailto:NorthBethesdaBRT@montgomerycountymd.gov" target="_blank"><span class=normaltextrun><span style='color:#1D5782'>NorthBethesdaBRT@montgomerycountymd.gov</span></span></a>. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Virtual Public Hearing on the Good Hope Road Shared Use Path Extension Project in Silver Spring to Be Held on Wednesday, June 25</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>On Wednesday, June 25, at 6:30 p.m., MCDOT <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww2.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fmcgportalapps%2FPress_Detail.aspx%3FItem_ID=47152%26Dept=50/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/FRPzqwM6ezz7deLGokuB1gMen6UrqTS6sr2Od7idHFA=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>will hold a virtual (online) public hearing</span></a> to discuss the proposed Good Hope Road Shared-Use Path Extension Project in Silver Spring. The project provides an 8-foot-wide shared-use path with a 5-foot-wide grass buffer on the east side of Good Hope Road for approximately 900 linear feet from <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fdot-dte%2FResources%2FImages%2FGoodHopeRd%2FArea%2520Map_March2023.png/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/oEDkD9c2MUFg_OWmtC75Uu3FKYMYk1co-5jOgs9fgAI=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Rainbow Drive to the entrance to the Spencerville Local Park</span></a>. MCDOT will present project details, costs and the project schedule. Public input is encouraged and may influence the final design of the project.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Please <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FU8MR8uidRnuY-g-PPPD07w/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/b-Z26OEw4E190QODJXsMm9tTE9LUN8epn9qfKWrh60Q=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>register online</span></a> to attend.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The public is encouraged to visit the <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fdot-dte%2Fprojects%2FGoodHopeRd%2Findex.html/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/FHRiSFb05fbEFfRWkM0INkvdPw5FaR_Wv2QnvHPDbFA=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>project website</span></a> and provide feedback via the <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fg%2F7md3fE3ZhH/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/Zj1w25Kyh93rv7BtPa6uxLD5-MWNO2gzwajU10ycRgM=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>online written testimony form</span></a> or by email to the Project Manager, Jean Kapusnick at <a href="mailto:Jean.Kapusnick@montgomerycountymd.gov"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Jean.Kapusnick@montgomerycountymd.gov</span></a> by Friday, July 25. All information provided will become a matter of public record.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Virtual Public Meeting on the Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School Cluster Safety Improvement Project in Germantown to Be Held on Wednesday, June 25</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>On Wednesday, June 25, at 6:30 p.m., MCDOT will hold a virtual public meeting to discuss the developed concept designs for sidewalk and safety improvements at multiple locations within the Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School cluster in Germantown. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>As part of a countywide initiative to identify safe and accessible routes for students walking and biking to school, MCDOT has completed a walkability study for Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, Lake Seneca and Waters Landing Elementary Schools. The study assessed existing infrastructure conditions and identified recommended improvements within each school\u2019s walkshed to enhance safety and accessibility for students who walk or bike to school. MCDOT will present concept plans for new sidewalk and safety enhancements at various locations throughout the walkshed.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Please <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fevents.gcc.teams.microsoft.com%2Fevent%2Fd880173b-8a93-4319-8b2b-1e38a0a79371@6e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%2Fregistration/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/QF1RAAM4XGXxNx0eOjvGWbdQ_ISOCRWVj-sWYJ3r9i4=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>register online</span></a> to attend.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The public is encouraged to visit the <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT-PedSafety%2FSRTS%2FSidewalkProposals%2FMartinLutherKingMS.html/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/KI8HM5VQU3riWu7VZ_cmoKPSl0_Uh9_TDaUjIdGS8ss=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>project website </span></a>and provide feedback by email to <a href="mailto:walkyourway@montgomerycountymd.gov"><span style='color:#1D5782'>walkyourway@montgomerycountymd.gov</span></a>. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><h1 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>PARTNER NEWS</span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>METRO</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Customers Can Now \u201cTap. Ride. Go.\u201d With Contactless Credit, Debit Cards at Metrorail Station Faregates</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>On Wednesday, May 28, Metro launched a new, faster, and easier way to pay fares called \u201c<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwmata.com%2Fabout%2Fnews%2FCustomers-can-now-Tap-Ride-Go-with-contactless-credit-debit-cards-at-Metrorail-station-faregates.cfm/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/79J8FV33GPqLQZ2ho5IrPo3m_Guh5bWWH0elxujbGj0=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Tap. Ride. Go.</span></a>\u201d</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Customers can now simply tap a contactless credit or debit card or mobile wallet/smartwatch virtual cards on rail station fare gates to pay for fares. SmarTrip cards (physical and mobile) will continue to be an option to pay for fares and parking.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Tap. Ride. Go. will be available for use on Metrobuses and at Metro parking facilities in the future.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The new way to pay will greatly benefit tourists and occasional customers who want to avoid fare machines and SmarTrip cards altogether. Customers can simply tap in at a faregate with a contactless credit or debit card and tap out with the same card to pay for their fares.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>MARYLAND STATE HIGHWAY</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Maryland Invests in Transit-Oriented Development Projects</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Maryland's transportation department is investing $1.25 million in grants to boost transit-oriented development in Montgomery and Anne Arundel counties and Baltimore City. These projects aim to create vibrant, mixed-use communities near transit stations, improving housing options and connectivity.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Key Points:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Montgomery County secures $250,000 for North Bethesda Metro Station improvements.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Anne Arundel County gets $750,000 for a new parking garage at Odenton MARC Station.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Baltimore City will receive $250,000 for development planning along Wabash Avenue.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>State Closes Local Merge Lane to Northbound I 270 Between Shady Grove Road and I 370 in Germantown</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.roads.maryland.gov%2Fmdotsha%2Fpages%2Fpressreleasedetails.aspx%3FnewsId=5371%26PageId=818/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/IcPngMhNW5D4AdCZzPnDw85RUhkNEB7o3gEelf5O8Bk=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Learn more</span></a>.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>State Resurfaces Norbeck Road/MD 28 Between Veirs Mill Road/MD 586 and Bauer Drive in Rockville; Drivers Should Expect Nighttime Single and Double-Lane Closures Through the End of June </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.roads.maryland.gov%2Fmdotsha%2Fpages%2Fpressreleasedetails.aspx%3FnewsId=5376%26PageId=818/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/FJoapz84pw0AvlccIcQQr597OUkNZMrirf9XUyqlLSQ=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Learn more</span></a>.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Seeking Public Input on Maryland Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Plan</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is developing <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fevplan.mdot.maryland.gov%2Fnews-updates%2F%3Fdoing_wp_cron=1749556867.2784569263458251953125/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/Gret-QBhJqDz10FgrPSb5OEkEpdPDBGUHolAPC2BW_I=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Maryland\u2019s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Plan</span></a> (ZEVIP). The ZEVIP effort builds upon Maryland\u2019s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program by leveraging other statewide resources and partnerships for a robust zero emission vehicle infrastructure network.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Please complete this <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2FJSRYNJX/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/zQN0hkutelN8Fdt8OsHtUKtJw_53qkOzLp3xDEZBdvU=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>10-minute survey</span></a> by Friday, June 13, to help MDOT understand the EV charging needs, opportunities, and challenges for Maryland..</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=398 height=197 style='width:4.15in;height:2.05in' id="Picture_x0020_16" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. gomofooter"></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>For information on MCDOT programs and services, visit <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fdot%2Findex.html%2F/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/OBWgJn7KsjvMhN6Rdi1u8PNSQ_6Va4A9-KZ1t6WaV5g=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot</span></a>, follow @MCDOTNow on 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style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>JUNE 2025</span></strong><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fdot%2Fsocial-media.html/2/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/r28W8SKVC9G-fjemWWe3QJ008bAUGqEy-epwSt0NP1Y=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=187 height=194 style='width:1.95in;height:2.025in' id="Picture_x0020_18" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. mcdotsocialmedia2025"></span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fdot%2Fcalendar.html/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/R16qPG1Fq8sN7IIzMXBGZIJo-8tRIz7eWt11Ltul6RI=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=187 height=163 style='width:1.95in;height:1.7in' id="Picture_x0020_20" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. june2025"></span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Click on the above calendar to see what MCDOT is up to in June.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=187 height=100 style='width:1.95in;height:1.0416in' id="Picture_x0020_22" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. mcdothiringnow"></span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Join Our Team!</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo10'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.governmentjobs.com%2Fcareers%2Fmontgomerycountymd%2Fjobs%2F4822580%2Fchief-property-acquisition-section-manager-iii-grade-m3/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/LAIIxyWyj-h88yd16TronqvaS6ybEgS1fMY2fGuhGz4=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Chief, Property Acquisition Section (Manager III, Grade M3)</span></a> \u2013 no closing date.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo10'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.governmentjobs.com%2Fcareers%2Fmontgomerycountymd%2Fjobs%2F4930832%2Fplanning-specialist-iii-grade-23/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/skk-j5VpZ6n0dP_Swskpx6IH76S7mvF9djwYFy2TTsE=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Planning Specialist III, Grade 23</span></a> \u2013 no closing date.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo10'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.governmentjobs.com%2Fcareers%2Fmontgomerycountymd%2Fjobs%2F4935828%2Fcapital-projects-manager-transit-delivery-grade-28/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/FWG26eze8ruAA6lGspedoru_LqxL-3FjTf_aJPn9pV4=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Capital Projects Manager - Transit Delivery, Grade 28</span></a> \u2013 no closing date.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo10'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.governmentjobs.com%2Fcareers%2Fmontgomerycountymd%2Fjobs%2F4952276%2Foverhead-transportation-system-technician-transportation-system-technician-i-ii/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/h40SF1NNjZKGDHn-fZjkRdA7LSfZ23LM8VjY1AI36X4=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Overhead Transportation System Technician (Transportation System Technician I/II, Grade 14/Grade 18)</span></a> \u2013 no closing date.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>For other county openings, benefit information and career resources, visit Montgomery County's Career <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FHR%2FRecruitment%2FMCGCareers.html/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/k9_35-4_5lq-fOQi1Ssf-y4Yx-nQOHGmeTnRpZvSGv8=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>website</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Juneteenth Holiday, Thursday, June 19</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=187 height=178 style='width:1.95in;height:1.85in' id="Picture_x0020_24" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. Juneteenthholiday"></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Holiday Schedule </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l14 level1 lfo11'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>County offices - Closed.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l14 level1 lfo11'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Ride On, extRa, Flex and Flash Orange Line bus - <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT-Transit%2FSpecialHoliday.html/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/mxib0uMoCrPefEA1B9_2EIo011JoiMPsc_pwmUBJCZk=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Holiday</span></a> schedule.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l14 level1 lfo11'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>TRiPS Silver Spring commuter store - Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l14 level1 lfo11'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>TRiPS mobile commuter store - Closed.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l14 level1 lfo11'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Public parking in garages, lots and meters - <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT-Transit%2Fholiday_schedules.html/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/iVbPGUeBw8ro-QC1nM8IwEOq5r4zaWb1Eua1o81_txU=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Free</span></a>.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Ride On Provides Shuttle Bus Service for Black Rock Center for the Arts Juneteenth Event on Saturday, June 21</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The event will run from noon to 10 p.m. at the <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.blackrockcenter.org%2Fjuneteenth/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/LKyLjlDuHkQNSwYWNrOeI5jisNGcWckgtbW68mTw7W8=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Black Rock Center for the Arts</span></a> located in Germantown at <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fplace%2F12901%2BTown%2BCommons%2BDr,%2BGermantown,%2BMD%2B20874%2F@39.1817155,-77.2681245,382m%2Fdata=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b62c1444a2b637:0x86cb03d90c70ad94!8m2!3d39.1817555!4d-77.2670166!16s%252Fg%252F11c3q4hw3k%3Fentry=ttu%26g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYwOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%253D%253D/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/g7DFB1aqQW6nTC9ZqE5F_OaySgUJ1ZCdIfxE0Bok2yk=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>12901 Town Commons Drive</span></a>.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Ride On will provide shuttle service every 30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. from Montgomery College Germantown campus and Northwest High School.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Independence Day Holiday, Friday, July 4</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=187 height=127 style='width:1.95in;height:1.325in' id="Picture_x0020_26" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. 4thjuly21"></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Holiday Schedule</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo12'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>County offices - Closed.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo12'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Ride On, extRa, Flex and Flash Orange Line bus - Saturday schedule. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo12'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>TRiPS commuter stores - Closed.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo12'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Public parking in garages, lots and meters - Free.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Find a Safe Ride Home on Independence Day</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>MCDOT strongly advises celebrants to make arrangements ahead of time for safe transportation to and from events. The County\u2019s Vision Zero effort to prevent death and injury on Montgomery County roadways offers a listing of local safe rides online <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fmontgomerycountymd.gov%2Fvisionzero%2Fsaferide.html/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/PTjv1a_ax9mJlSncze3Tvz4FJG6qCM2i8kqq3Tkvuzg=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>website</span></a>.\u202f </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Washington Regional Alcohol Program\u2019s (WRAP) SoberRide program will offer codes for free Lyft rides (up to $15 off). Visit <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwrap.org%2Fsoberride%2F/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/ocsa9iCYtPPdkP0Ac8xgxz431QSXfUpXU7--mJIi8E0=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>soberride.com</span></a> for details.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=187 height=223 style='width:1.95in;height:2.325in' id="Picture_x0020_28" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. scooterclass830x990"></span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>MCDOT Offers Last Adult Electric Scooter Training for Summer</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Residents 18 and older can stop by anytime during the free <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fdot-dir%2FResources%2FImages%2FE-Scooter%2520flyer-spring%25202025-3_11_25.png/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/I0QPOre3qcsV4UCNRfH4e8Iiy8sU8Kl3U9ingzRWXtM=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>two-hour e-scooter clinic</span></a> to take a test ride, learn safety tips and get details on basic scooter laws. Participants must have a valid driver\u2019s license or ID. No registration is required to attend and walk-ups are welcome. E-scooters will be provided.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The clinic will be held on Saturday, June 14 between noon-2 p.m. at the Montgomery College parking lot 13 located at <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fplace%2F850%2BHungerford%2BDr,%2BRockville,%2BMD%2B20850%2F@39.0949613,-77.1582324,541m%2Fdata=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b7cd7a9ac4236f:0xa8b963949d2b5746!8m2!3d39.0949862!4d-77.1579342!16s%252Fg%252F11bw3z7ssp%3Fentry=ttu%26g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYwOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%253D%253D/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/i33tY7jKxY-s4COOIarY6eYE9dFeF63fBgUFrqQECsY=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>850 Hungerford Drive</span></a> in Rockville.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>MCDOT will be hosting more free clinics this fall!</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=186 height=223 style='width:1.9416in;height:2.325in' id="Picture_x0020_30" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. VisionZeroGrads2025"></span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Montgomery County Graduates 30 \u2018Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors\u2019</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>MCDOT held the <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgomontgomery.blogspot.com%2F2025%2F06%2Fmontgomery-county-graduates-30-vision.html/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/MUH7N0_7KmHiKW5QAZR5xGB9voTYkiu2h1_sW29N8Pw=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Vision Zero Youth Ambassador</span></a> Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, May 17. Speakers included MCDOT Director Chris Conklin, Montgomery County Police Department Central Traffic Unit, Officer Brandon Shelton, and Vision Zero Coordinator Wade Holland.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Ambassadors received certificates and earned 1,247 hours for active participation. View the <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2F195568163@N06%2Falbums%2F72177720326176660/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/i4JwLHwEDrJoUIZJCPzzgU1iOKZT-21ghsMPhA9megQ=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>graduation photos online</span></a>.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=187 height=141 style='width:1.95in;height:1.4666in' id="Picture_x0020_32" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. treelimbinroadway"></span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>MCDOT Assists With Storm Clean Up From May Storms</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>MCDOT Highway Services staff sprang into action following the aftermath of multiple storms that swept the County on May 30 and 31. Staff members and contractors worked tirelessly to clear roadways of reported downed trees and address high water drainage issues.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Residents are encouraged to report blocked roadways and sidewalks and street/signal outages at MCDOT's <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT%2Fget-it-fixed.html/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/Co53qsyb6seVzHgjlqTtr9IBmM6BO4UUQYI_H5eicJM=409" target="_blank"><em><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1D5782'>Get It Fixed</span></em><span style='color:#1D5782'> webpage</span></a> or call MC311 at 311 or 240-777-0311.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>For timely severe weather and emergency notifications, sign up for Alert Montgomery at <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FOEMHS%2FAlertMontgomery%2Findex.html/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/NoUIa_AYUoopU5mV6ndJoJh4euOm3gi3o7xChsk6wG0=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>alert. montgomerycountymd.gov</span></a>.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT-Transit%2FResources%2FImages%2Fflash%2FPlannedRoutes_Graphic_022723.jpg/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/Ag0cpo01ybjJekBvhGDeedJJcjn7Has7IHa0hd4yZnc=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=187 height=143 style='width:1.95in;height:1.4916in' id="Picture_x0020_34" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. flash route maps"></span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Flash Bus Rapid Transit is Coming to More Routes in the County</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Flash currently operates on <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fdot-transit%2Fflash%2Fservice.html/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/NRiDW7jAS8HSrM4E52S3W0P7KGNUvkGWYcpC659SEhs=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Colesville Rd/Columbia Pike (US 29)</span></a> from Silver Spring Transit Center to Briggs Chaney and Burtonsville with stops along the way. It runs every 15 minutes all day and more frequently during rush hour.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The new routes include:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo13'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fdot-dte%2Fprojects%2FMD355BRT%2F/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/mQj3sq2qwwxv9dFHexzRdQcxmMy68grP1W-o17LsRFw=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>MD 355</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo13'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fdot-dte%2Fprojects%2FNewHampshireAve%2F/2/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/cRlK93k_3XSpNoE8gOdOmG6J2f5XblIYzwi3YXO40sI=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>New Hampshire Avenue</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo13'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fdot-dte%2Fprojects%2FNorthBethesda%2F/2/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/gYHzJVBWUnxjWYgU9R-YM8Vs4wDHHmlwzW_iHRQwMq4=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>North Bethesda</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo13'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fdot-dte%2Fprojects%2FVeirsMillBRT%2F/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/5dpR3oaozoYvPHX6L7hkwZdQa9HAIJglHcK7t8s2A08=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Veirs Mill Road</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv=4kJu3qndnFs/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/-mKIpr1y_jBzm8nms9AQVkRqq4-B4Wh7phWV3v7_w44=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Watch this video</span></a> to learn how Flash BRT is transforming Montgomery County.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fmontgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT-Transit%2FResources%2FFiles%2FFlash%2FUS29_Summer-2025Guide.pdf/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/PPyDPygFokrIorw3g-C66kfVPFpNJZEaIK9-eBxQjpo=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=186 height=248 style='width:1.9416in;height:2.5833in' id="Picture_x0020_36" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. flashsummerguide"></span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Traveling Along Colesville Road/US 29?</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fdot-transit%2Fflash%2F/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/N2FXtnfbgMbPpFwHoI_ohlGkR13Vn8b7cXqpKQ3a4a0=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>US29 Flash</span></a> is the first of the County\u2019s planned, high-frequency Bus Rapid Transit routes.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Service on Colesville Road/Columbia Pike (US 29) with 12 stops from Silver Spring Transit Center to Briggs Chaney and Burtonsville. Connections include Burtonsville, Castle Boulevard, Briggs Chaney, Tech Road, April Lane, White Oak Transit Center, Oak Leaf Drive, FDA, Burnt Mills, Four Corners, Fenton Street and the Silver Spring Transit Center.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>See the <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fmontgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT-Transit%2FResources%2FFiles%2FFlash%2FUS29_Summer-2025Guide.pdf/2/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/nQu_fSuMBi6XdQDnMnnndtIpizW8d8eLZZ-NeWPee5U=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>new summer guide</span></a> featuring all the great places you can go.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=184 height=184 style='width:1.9166in;height:1.9166in' id="Picture_x0020_38" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. FlashSpringNews2025"></span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Flash BRT Spring Newsletter Now Available!</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Find out what's next for the Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network in the <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FBRT%2FResources%2FFiles%2F4022533_MCDOT-Newsletter-April2025.pdf/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/gFo9NOSVTC3pXLOXjyO2GPu2rYDF2fT069jAawkZGIk=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Spring newsletter</span></a>.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=187 height=102 style='width:1.95in;height:1.0583in' id="Picture_x0020_40" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. fooddrivethankyou"></span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Thank You For Your Donations! Public Can Continue to Donate Food to Manna Food Center</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Thank you to those residents who participated in Ride On's annual <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2FDOT-Transit%2Ffood-drive.html/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/VC0phbTp8d5SA425rSu4rWmh4kqT7bLtCFaLS5plG94=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Give and Ride campaign</span></a>. The donated food went to <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.mannafood.org%2F/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/3DbGPpG4PAjRz4aWRfDemOyB07iwZg0h44-vgUDhqO4=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Manna Food Center</span></a> to help community members in need.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>If you did not have a chance to participate, the following Manna Food Center locations accept non-perishable food donations:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo14'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fplace%2FManna%2BFood%2BCenter%2F@39.1183448,-77.1920003,15z%2Fdata=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x8e035f218fcc870e!8m2!3d39.1183374!4d-77.192002/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/rgVEJGvSZnWdNAmULkdafBvCgKsAXH6EvuEG8qHVOWE=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Manna Food Center warehouse</span></a>: 9311 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, 301-424-1130.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo14'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fplace%2FManna%2BFood%2BCenter%2BMarket%2F@39.0577748,-76.9696618,15z%2Fdata=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x3023c55add399115!8m2!3d39.0577748!4d-76.9696618/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/MIspqBQXNyv8WSrrPd87IATGgLuyxaB995X6KO934bQ=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Manna Food Center, administrative of\ufb01ce</span></a>: 12301 Old Columbia Pike Silver Spring, 301-424-1130.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Preferred donation items include canned vegetables, fruits, and soups, peanut butter and jelly, pasta, rice, and cereal, shelf-stable milk and juice, baby food and formula. Please avoid donating items in glass containers or those that are expired or opened. Watch <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FKSFC7xyhGfE%3Fsi=KVlJ1tm5_6c8aV0U/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/Sj9RXu-ydQU2Fp6yUkIRoLHZGnO6f9s7vOEeQg2V8KQ=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>this video</span></a> on what to donate.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=186 height=204 style='width:1.9416in;height:2.125in' id="Picture_x0020_42" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. 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Start by taking the <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Fmhlfvycab.cc.rs6.net%252Ftn.jsp%253Ff%253D0018h9k45-uAVPEejTTZlOIXR9Ayu6i2sOQAL4V3E1isAdhqwUB62mZhYHT6Ul-1m0knbMF3eHnDonhV8Rv5OSYVL2SPL9vJ4szYWQkzlHAL3dbl8M_e7kJ_bxi9TaoHObmoVFH8UBGwuOttwXyjdqEzpwqw5gxhUhKKbSVSEw2MJQ%253D%2526c%253DfGEImc9m-La0DvXXJxJamE5LGXRu7yrTp0z2UTQhxbPZUL7JGVxu8Q%253D%253D%2526ch%253DkHyG1EF5IavSsFk0OalSd8ZHXEWuzJlhZXy2JFhTTyyX827Dx-d17A%253D%253D%26data=05%257C02%257Croselle.paquette%2540montgomerycountymd.gov%257Ce031051e3d3740c5ef1708dd71fae491%257C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%257C0%257C0%257C638792044575885430%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=TBzsL%252BtkYQ%252Bf7AB2x9SFjVPuFLZbFMQFeC8W5qzmI9o%253D%26reserved=0/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/0coQi7N1znPUzNBCGnfJUC9u-LK_5K6AvGMiMixcWnk=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>pledge</span></a>. It\u2019s a simple first step that connects you to money-saving, energy-saving, and planet-saving resources tailored for Montgomery County residents.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%252FCL0%252Fhttps%253A%25252F%25252Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%25252Fclimate%25252Fclimate-smart%25252Ftransportation.html%252F1%252F010001964924f53f-395b0dcc-5ef7-4456-bb3a-bb8afb1182e8-000000%252FtzcSA4DcVg0OcZ5zIz-L_RZYX3fNB9Is0whTrCqzfEo%253D401%26data=05%257C02%257Croselle.paquette%2540montgomerycountymd.gov%257C47155ba6c89747c5c76e08dd7e7f2ba5%257C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%257C0%257C1%257C638805806844250011%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=8BZAIeEWMEUeZo0rlb6fiEVB2eoi1bGM9%252BpFzqOFOUY%253D%26reserved=0/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/BCiWXXv3aYxCe7ZfO420sdsKZCcdq3a0nagOmLWfWRQ=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Download the Ride On Trip Planner App</span></a>. Whether you're a regular bus rider or haven\u2019t taken the bus in years, this easy-to-use app helps you get around without the guesswork. Just enter your location and destination, and it will show you the best route and exactly when the next bus will arrive. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=187 height=140 style='width:1.95in;height:1.4583in' id="Picture_x0020_46" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. ridemetro2"></span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Walking & Biking to Metro Survey </span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Metro is conducting a <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwmata.questionpro.com%2Fa%2FTakeSurvey%3Ftt=c1ZIv78sU1QECHrPeIW9eQ%253D%253D/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/SmI0d3tDniKCNc2BlN09M8WjUubrBLfcksOlzRBguT8=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>survey</span></a> to better understand people's experiences and views about bicycling and using scooters to access Metro.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=187 height=242 style='width:1.95in;height:2.5166in' id="Picture_x0020_48" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. 201flyer"></span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>New Travel Option: Express Commuter Bus from Gaithersburg to BWI Airport </span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Commuter Bus Route 201 from the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) offers express service from Gaithersburg to the BWI Business District, making it easier than ever to travel across the region \u2014 whether you're flying, shopping, or connecting to other transit.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>View the full <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.mta.maryland.gov%2Fschedule%2F201/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/3eBCO-SdHr-D4Htyk5J_WNV1QCEwMBkAnDnAhTcCEgw=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Route 201 schedule</span></a> to plan your trip. Use the <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.mta.maryland.gov%2Fcharmpass/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/EkS7ccUbh6NLW4yXWfXvQHCooGG1hjd_vOHLOtUQAYY=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>CharmPass app</span></a> to purchase your ticket in advance.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=186 height=122 style='width:1.9416in;height:1.275in' id="Picture_x0020_50" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. smartcitiesarticle"></span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Public Transit Ridership Hits Post-Pandemic High: APTA Report</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Ridership on U.S. public transit systems for the first four months of this year reached 85% of 2019 levels for the same period, according to data from the American Public Transportation Association released May 14. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Read the Smart Cities Dive article <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.smartcitiesdive.com%2Fnews%2Fpublic-transit-ridership-post-pandemic-high-apta%2F748486%2F/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/PWmFk-3xnMBnRKHj4eCPrVXoyO-teuIhMEjcyKnE8so=409"><span style='color:#1D5782'>here</span></a>.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fmc311%2F/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/TwSUAkBtu4pv_hnXVlgOPSQ5FFd8l4g3AQTri8cNoDc=409" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=186 height=219 style='width:1.9416in;height:2.2833in' id="Picture_x0020_52" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. 311"></span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 3.0pt' id="gd_ab_footer"><p class=gdp style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Go Montgomery is distributed by <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fmontgomerycountymd.gov%2Fmcdot/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/EcUNV9Z-l4v8jhr9MJo434REIw2xOXws5hWE1Fr39XA=409"><b><span style='color:#1D5782'>Montgomery County Government Department of Transportation</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="mail_footer"><p> <o:p></o:p></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Faccounts%2FMDMONTGOMERY%2Fsubscriber%2Fnew%3Fpreferences=true/1/0100019766000b70-da2d8fb8-5e25-4836-95f3-4337bb28bd73-000000/-wijxnaQUMyPtSuEHdiyu5cCoXiSoPx1RcpUk1I9pM8=409">Subscriber Preferences Page</a>. 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