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MCDOT Hosts Open House on
“NextGen TDM”
Proposals to Support Multi-Modal Options

Proposed changes to County Code and Executive Regulations to support multi-modalism were the subject of an open house on Monday, July 16th, 5 – 8 pm at the Executive Office Building Lobby Auditorium. Brief presentations summarizing the proposed changes were made and explanatory materials were on display as well as staff being present to discuss the proposed revisions.  The NextGen TDM presentation from the MCDOT Open House can be viewed or downloaded  here .

The proposed Code changes and regulations would implement new Transportation Demand Management (TDM) requirements for development projects and employers based on size and geographic location, to support increased use of multi-modal options. The revisions would enable TDM to be extended to additional areas of the County beyond the current Transportation Management Districts, provide more flexibility in selection of strategies, streamline the process for program approval, and increase the effectiveness and enforceability of TDM programs. Additional opportunities for input will be provided at a public hearing to be scheduled for the fall and through the Executive Regulation process. For more information and copies of the materials go to

“ NextGen TDM ”

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MCDOT now has a Mobile Commuter Store which sells fare media, including adding value or purchasing SmarTrip cards, MARC tickets and Ride On passes.
Read the press release here.

The Mobile Store also offers a broad range of services, including one-on-one assistance, transportation information, schedules and maps.
The Mobile Store's schedule for this week is here.

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 Returns!

Did you know you could get up to $260 to help pay your commuting costs Tax Free? We’ll match the benefit offered by your employer up to $50/employee/month for using the FareShare Program. Interested?  Check out Montgomery County’s FareShare Program . To learn more, please call 240.777.8382 or e-mail us .

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Check out the closest Park & Ride lot and the bus service available from that lot on the  new Interactive Park & Ride Map: http://gis3.montgomerycountymd.gov/ParkAndRideLots/  Enter your address and the map will show the closest lot, the number of spaces, how you get to and from the lot, and all the bus routes and schedules serving that lot, by just clicking on the links.

Thinking about Starting a Telework Program?

Telework During SafeTrack:
Quick-Start Programs for Business Continuity

Teleworking offers one of the most effective ways to respond to the unique challenges presented by SafeTrack, the year-long effort to improve the safety and reliability of the Metrorail transit system. Disruption will be systemic for an extended period of time. Telework can provide your organization a way to address employee and management concerns, maintain or even improve productivity, and provide effective solutions for mobility during SafeTrack. 

Given the urgency of finding commuting solutions during SafeTrack, this webinar will provide the necessary details for getting started quickly with a telework program. Our webinar instructor, Elham Shirazi, has over 30 years of experience in developing telework programs for the private, public and non-profit sectors. Learn key implementation steps such as developing a policy and basic procedures, selecting the right employees and jobs, and adapting your organizational culture for employees working remotely anywhere from one day a week to full time during SafeTrack. Representatives from local organizations also present summaries of their telework programs. And free expert consulting will be available to help you get started at your organization!

Click Here to Read the Webinar Q&A

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