Commuter Services promotes Better Ways to Work with a variety of incentives and tools to help make our roads less crowded while providing reliable transportation alternatives. For more information please click on the icons below .
Dockless E-Bikes & Pilot Program Expansion
After soliciting public input at three MCDOT-sponsored Town Hall meetings, Montgomery County is continuing the pilot program of dockless bikes in Silver Spring and Takoma Park and expanding the pilot area to include North Bethesda. The pilot will consist primarily of pedal-assist e-bikes. Lime-E bikes will be available beginning early December 2018. Additional areas and vendors may be added in the future. More information about the Pilot Program Expansion can be found here.
MCDOT engaged Toole Design to evaluate the bikeshare pilot program in Silver Spring and Takoma Park and to develop recommendations for future phases. To learn more, visit the Executive Summary of the MCDOT Dockless Bikeshare Evaluation report.
A survey has been conducted and continues to be open to permit feedback on the dockless vehicle program. This 5-minute survey is available HERE.
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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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? |
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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
See how it works!
The latest Bikesharing news...
Bikeshare is affordable for many - but for some folks it still may be a challenge. Free bikeshare memberships are available for those who meet income eligibility requirements.
The program is called "MCLiberty" - Montgomery County Low Income Bikeshare Program. Qualified individuals will receive free membership in Capital Bikeshare and free bike safety training, a free helmet, and route planning.
Do You Qualify? Those who are currently receiving assistance through any Montgomery County social services organizations - or who may qualify through other low income criteria - should contact Commuter Services at (240) 777-8380 or via email mcdot.CommuterServices@montgomerycountymd.gov for a registration form you may use the fillable PDF version of the registration form here .
Businesses and other organizations are also encouraged to contact Commuter Services at that number if they have interested employees or clients.
For More Information: Visit the Bikesharing pages created by Montgomery County Department of Transportation or Commuter Services.
Now Available! Better Ways to Work eNewsletter
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commuting and transit benefits guides.
If you wish to receive a hardcopy of any of these brochures,
drop us an email or telephone us at 240-777-8380.
Want to Earn Cash for Ridesharing?
Register a carpool or vanpool here!
Montgomery County Commuter Services
101 Monroe Street, 10th Floor
Rockville, MD 20853