Councilmembers urge MCDOT to study extending dedicated lanes for US 29 BRT

Earlier today, Councilmember Roger Berliner and five councilmembers sent a letter to Al Roshdieh, Director of the Montgomery County Department of Transportation, urging MCDOT to study a revolutionary idea for the County’s Bus Rapid Transit […]

Hucker calls out misinformation circulated by BRT opponents

Councilmember Tom Hucker corrects misinformation regarding US 29 BRT at May 4 Worksession of Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy & Environment (T&E) Committee. Video clip obtained from montgomerycountymd.gov.

“It’s disturbing that I have received at least dozens of emails this week telling me blatantly misrepresentational things about this project, and I know that’s in none of our interest. So I’d like to take […]

Setting the record straight on MetroExtra for US 29

Photo of WMATA Metro Extra buses

Two days ago, Council President Roger Berliner shared a story on Facebook about the political and economic risks of Montgomery County chipping in funds to pay WMATA for a new bus service. He wrote, “We need […]

BRT will reduce congestion and commute times on US 29

Photo of BRT station in Arlington

East County has long suffered from a lack of reliable and convenient transit options. But the County plans to fix this in the next three years by providing a transit system along US 29. The County anticipates […]