In Person Public Forum to Discuss Proposed Changes to Ride On Bus Routes 74, 76, and 90 to be Held on Thursday, Dec. 3 – Mocofeed

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will host an in-person public forum on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. to seek public feedback on proposed changes to three MCDOT Ride On bus routes. The forum will be held at the Gaithersburg High School, 314 South Frederick Avenue, in Gaithersburg.

The proposed service changes include bus routes 74, 76, and 90. These changes are planned to take effect on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027. Public feedback may affect these changes. MCDOT is looking to make adjustments to trip times and running times for all three routes, including: 

• Ride On Bus Route 74, Sunday service will be added, with buses departing every 45 minutes.
• Ride On Bus Route 76, All weekday and Saturday trips will operate between Shady Grove Metro and Poolesville.
• Ride On Bus Route 90, Saturday service will be added, with buses departing every 45 minutes. All Saturday trips will operate between Shady Grove Metro Station, Damascus, and Milestone Center.  The following locations will be served on Saturdays by Bus Route 90:

The public can find more information on the Public Forum webpage, which is also available at the bottom of RideOnBus.com. 

Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to speak at the public forum are asked to submit testimony in writing by mail or email on or before Monday, Nov. 30. The testimony should include the participant’s full name, home address, telephone number, e-mail address, and organization, if applicable.

Testimony can be submitted via email to the MCDOT Division of Transit Services, Ride On Public Forum at mcdot.rideonpublicforums@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individuals who have signed up to speak in person must provide a printed copy of their testimony for the record by Monday, Nov. 30. 

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Comments may be written or e-mailed on the proposed service changes to the Division of Transit Services by 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14. Written comments can be sent to: 

Division of Transit Services
Ride On Public Forum
101 Monroe Street, 5th Floor
Rockville, Maryland 20850 
(240) 777-5800 (phone)
(240) 777-5801 (fax)
mcdot.rideonpublicforums@montgomerycountymd.gov

Written comments carry the same weight as in-person, oral feedback.

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Interpreter services, including sign language, will be provided upon request with notice as far in advance as possible but not less than five (5) business days prior to the date of the forum. Large print format is available upon request. All comments will be considered before any changes are finalized. Public feedback and information provided will become a matter of public record.  

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