Speakers at a public hearing backed the planning board and MCDOTs hybrid bus-rapid-transit alternative for New Hampshire Avenue, and urged interim bus-priority measures to improve safety and frequency while the full BRT is developed.

After reviewing FY27 transit service proposals, the committee agreed to add Poolesville and Damascus Ride On Flex microtransit zones and an all-day Burtonsville Flash expansion to the reconciliation list, directing staff to return with implementation details and data on ridership and program performance.

The delegation agreed to support a transit‑oriented development bill with Planning Board amendments to clarify distance measurements and exemptions; the bill would convert state‑approved TODs into enterprise zones, curb minimum off‑street parking near rail stations, and require mixed‑use allowances within half a mile of rail stations with exemptions for areas zoned single‑family on 01/01/2026.

At a Montgomery County remembrance of Rosa Parks, speakers highlighted the county's "fast, free, and frequent" bus service, said ridership rose 5.4%, and estimated riders save about $1,200 annually; advocates urged county and state officials to address riders' everyday obstacles.

Montgomery County’s Transportation and Environment Committee read and signed a proclamation recognizing Transit Equity Day; officials highlighted a countywide free-bus policy, a reported 5.4% ridership increase and emergency operations during a recent winter storm, and thanked transit workers.

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee recommended unanimously that the full Montgomery County Council consider a resolution authorizing up to $199.5 million in grant anticipation revenue bonds to finance construction of bus rapid transit along central Maryland 355; bonds would be limited obligations payable from the state BRT fund.

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments briefed the county on DMV Moves, a regional task force that narrowed Metro's capital need to $460 million and outlined coordination steps for bus corridors, procurement standardization and funding approaches; Maryland's share was estimated at $152 million under the current formula.

Maryland Transit Administration officials told the Montgomery County delegation that Purple Line construction is 82% complete and vehicle deliveries will be finished by year‑end, while delegates and county leaders raised concerns about construction impacts, a recent flooding incident, and small‑business hardship mitigation.

MDOT officials said the draft CTP programs more than $2.2 billion for WMATA capital projects. The Washington Area Transit Office and Maryland Transit Administration described planning work for MARC improvements, including 15% design funding for a Silver Spring turnback to enable more frequent Brunswick line service.

Council emphasizes advocacy for Red Line extension despite current funding challenges.

Council updates transitways by removing three and adding multiple stations across various routes.