Virtual Public Forum on Proposed Ride On Bus Route Extension Between Glenmont Metrorail Station and ICC Park and Ride Lot to be Held on Thursday, Jan. 5

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) Division of Transit Services will hold a virtual public forum at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5, to discuss the proposed Ride On bus route 51 extension that would provide service to the ICC Park and Ride lot. The new proposed extended route 51 will operate between ICC Park and Ride lot and Glenmont Metrorail Station with no additional changes to the current stops.

As part of the County’s commitment to engage the public prior to any changes, a virtual public forum is being conducted on the proposed new route. This process allows MCDOT to receive input and feedback regarding the proposed new service change so it can implement a successful service.

For additional information prior to the public forum regarding the proposed changes, access the Ride On website at www.rideonbus.com.

To join the virtual public forum, using the following options:

• By computer: Click here to join the meeting on MS Teams (Meeting ID: 290 091 989 29, Passcode QuPDqV).
• By phone: 1-443-692-5768. Phone Conference ID: 982 317 640#

Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to speak at the public forum are requested to provide their request via email on or before Tuesday, Jan. 3. The request should include the individual’s name, home address, telephone number, e-mail address and organization (if they are representing one) to mcdot.rideonpublicforums@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individuals who have signed up to speak must provide a copy of their testimony for the record via email before Jan. 4.

Sign language and interpreter services will be provided upon request. Requests must be received no later than five business days prior to the date of the forum. Large print format will be available upon request. All comments are welcomed and will be considered before any changes are finalized.

Comments on the proposed service changes also can be written, faxed or e-mailed to the Division of Transit Services by 5 p.m. on Jan. 15. Comments can be mailed to Division of Transit Services / Ride On Public Forum /101 Monroe Street, 5th Floor / Rockville, MD 20850. Comments can be faxed to 240-777-5801. They can be sent via email to mcdot.rideonpublicforums@montgomerycountymd.gov.

For additional information, call 240-777-5800.