250 Residents Learned How to Ride a Bike or
E-Scooter This Past Fall
MCDOT recently completed its fall series of adult bike and e-scooter safety training classes. More than 250 residents learned basic skills to safely ride a bicycle or an electric scooter this fall. MCDOT contracted with the Washington Area Bicyclists Association to lead the adult bike classes throughout the County. Additionally, MCDOT worked with Bird , Lime and Spin to host five additional free adult e-scooter classes.
One of the five scooter trainings catered to adults with disabilities who participate in the Montgomery County Public School’s Transition Programs. The class gave residents the opportunity to test ride an e-scooter as an alternative mode of transportation.
Nine additional classes are planned for spring 2024. Information about those classes will be posted on the MCDOT website at tinyurl.com/cycleclss in early February. Registration is required for the bike classes and spaces typically fill up fast. No registration is required for the e-scooter training.
Bus Routes Servicing Montgomery County Homeless Shelters
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Housing Stabilization staff provide emergency assessment services to homeless families with children. Emergency shelter capacity for individuals expands during the winter months. Case management services are provided to all homeless clients to link clients to needed services, including housing referrals, treatment, employment and entitlements.
Montgomery County has four shelters for those in need. See the bus routes serving them below.
MidCounty DHHS Building
1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville, 20850
Silver Spring DHHS Silver Spring Center
8818 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, 20910
UpCounty Regional Services Center
12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, 20874
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Takoma East Silver Spring (TESS) Center
8513 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, 20901
Learn About Pedestrian and Bike Safety at Westfield Wheaton Mall T his Weekend, Dec. 16-17
MCDOT’s pedestrian safety team will distribute safety educational materials and reflective gear to mall shoppers during mall hours . Shoppers can take a shot at the prize wheel for a chance to win prizes.
The “Lives Shatter on Impact” testimonial exhibit will also be on display across from the Macy’s entrance and in front of the T-Mobile store, on the second floor. The exhibit shares heartfelt testimonials from area residents whose lives have changed when they or their loved ones have been struck by drivers and includes an educational wall with written stories and photographs. The exhibit is a part of the ongoing Street Smart campaign, focused on reducing injuries and deaths of people walking and biking.
Youth Cruiser SmarTrip Card Now Available in Over 100 Schools
With the Youth Cruiser SmarTrip card, students ride for free on all Ride On buses and most Metrobuses within the County.
The Youth Cruiser SmarTrip cards are free and can be obtained at any county library , the Silver Spring and Mobile TRiPS stores, the Montgomery County Division of Treasury in Rockville, and now in over 100 schools across the county. See if your school participates here .
For updates and link to press release, see here: http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=44500