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Metro to Improve Weekday Red Line Service
Metro announced this week that it will increase rail service on the Red Line beginning Tuesday, February 22.
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DOT Seeks Applicants for New Hampshire Avenue BRT Advisory Committee
The county’s Department of Transportation is looking for applicants to serve on the Corridor Advisory Committee for the New Hampshire Bus Rapid Transit planning studies. These studies gather information about rider preference in order to make recommendations for the route.
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BPW Approves Modified Purple Line Agreement to Permit Full Construction
The state’s Board of Public Works unanimously approved a modified Purple Line Public-Private Partnership Agreement yesterday that will allow the project’s new design-build team to complete the line.
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County to Reduce Ride On Service Due to Shortage of Drivers
The county’s Department of Transportation announced it would temporarily reduce Ride On bus service beginning Sunday, Jan. 16 due to the number of employees either sick with, or exposed to, COVID–19.
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Council Extends Ride On Fare Holiday to July 2022
The County Council has extended the Ride On fare holiday again, through July 2, 2022.
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Council Introduces Appropriation to Help Small Businesses Affected by Purple Line
The County Council, at the request of the county executive, introduced a special appropriation of $231,000 to assist local small businesses that have been affected by Purple Line construction.
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E-Bikes, Scooters to be Permitted on MARC Trains
The Maryland Transit Administration yesterday announced that its bike policy has been expanded to allow personally owned e-scooters and e-bikes on MARC Trains, effective December 1.
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County DOT Looking to Hire Ride On Bus Drivers
The county’s Department of Transportation is looking to immediately hire full-and part-time Ride On bus drivers, officials announced.
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Metro: Red Line Service Has Improved
Metro today announced that Metrorail service has improved on the Red Line with trains arriving every 12 minutes, down from 15 minutes.