Montgomery Bus Rapid Transit

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In 2013, the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved an 81-mile bus rapid transit system – which may be the most ambitious bus rapid transit plan for any suburban jurisdiction in the United States. Once built, the approved corridors will connect Montgomery County’s major neighborhoods, employment centers, and commercial corridors. Montgomery County is currently doing studies for the first three BRT routes: MD355, Veirs Mill Rd, and RT.29.

As of May 2017, the Montgomery County Council has signed off on $7.5 million to design the Rt. 29 BRT line and to continuing studying BRT along MD 355. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation has also been awarded $10 million in TIGER grant funds to construct the Rt. 29 BRT line, named “Flash.” It is set to open in 2020. The route is planned from the Burtonsville Park and Ride to Downtown Silver Spring in both dedicated shoulder lanes and mixed traffic. Plans for more dedicated space in the southern portion of the corridor are underway. This will be the first BRT line in Montgomery County.

Resources

Here are some additional great resources to learn more about our work for BRT in Montgomery County:

Latest Happenings

CSG in the news: Montgomery County begins construction of 14-mile Bus Rapid Transit line

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Pete Tomao, an advocate with the Coalition for Smarter Growth, said the Montgomery BRT line will not only bring badly needed transit enhancements to the corridor, but will serve as a model for the region.

RELEASE: Reaction to County Executive Leggett BRT Annoucement

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2016 CONTACT Pete Tomao, Coalition for Smarter Growth 516-318-0605 pete@smartergrowth.net Montgomery County – Earlier today, County Executive Ike Leggett released an update to his proposed transportation budget, adding funding to make near term improvements to bus service and continue Bus Rapid Transit studies. “When the

RELEASE: Coalition for Smarter Growth voices support for rapid transit funding in Montgomery County CIP

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2015 CONTACT Pete Tomao Montgomery County Advocacy Manager Coalition for Smarter Growth 516-318-0605 pete@smartergrowth.net MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD--- A coalition of business leaders and transit advocates is endorsing a council initiative to jump start Montgomery County’s plan for a Rapid Transit System (RTS). Yesterday, the County
Public forum: Modern transit for Upcounty Montgomery

Public forum: Modern transit for Upcounty Montgomery

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 Event materials MTA PowerPoint Coalition for Smarter Growth PowerPoint Event description Wednesday, October 21, 2015 | 7:00-9:00 PM Neelsville Middle School | 11700 Neelsville Church Rd, Germantown Interested in learning about transportation solutions for Upcounty? Come out to Neelsville Middle School on Wednesday, October 21 to hear local advocacy organizations
White Flint: Suburban Sprawl to a Walkable Win

White Flint: Suburban Sprawl to a Walkable Win

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White Flint was once known as a suburban mall, but today it’s evolving into Montgomery County’s newest walkable district. How did we get from suburban sprawl to such a bright future?