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Veirs Mill Road Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Pop-up Event at the #WheatonArtsParade & Festival
🗓️Sunday, September 27, 2026
🕰️10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
📍Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival, Marian Fryer Town Plaza, 2424 Reedie Drive, #WheatonMD #ridetheflash
Green and blue Montgomery County Flash bus parked with Veirs Mill Road route signage above.
September 27, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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🚿✨ ICYMI✨🚿
MCDOT has started its annual fall washdown of all 21 County‑owned parking garages in #BethesdaMD, #SilverSpringMD & #WheatonMD. Cleanings will take place during nights and weekends to minimize disruptions.
▶️https://ow.ly/Nwf350ZOfEU #mdcommuters #mdcommuters #montgomerycountymd #parking
"Fall Garage Cleaning" Workers power washing a garage floor as part of fall cleaning by MCDOT.
September 23, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Today, CE, Marc Elrich, Councilmembers Natali Fani-González & @cmstewart.bsky.social & MCDOT Director Conklin held a press event in #WheatonMD to celebrate the completion of phase 1 of the McComas Ave Greenway providing safety improvements for walking and biking! 🚶‍♀️🚲
➡️https://ow.ly/CeGV50ZNzLP
A neighborhood street with a white arrow painted on the asphalt pointing forward, lined with trees and houses on both sides. and a newly installed sidewalk alongsid the road.
September 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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🚿REMINDER🚿
MCDOT will begin its fall washdown of all 21 Montgomery County, MD Government -owned parking garages in #BethesdaMD, #SilverSpringMD, and #WheatonMD on nights & weekends. The cleanings are scheduled to begin in Bethesda TONIGHT! 🔗 https://ow.ly/Q7M550ZMxHS Montgomery County Council
Worker using a hose to clean a parking garage floor with a caution sign indicating cleaning in progress nearby.
September 14, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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MCDOT's DPM Division is scheduled to begin its Fall washdown of all 21 Montgomery County, MD Government -owned parking garages in #SilverSpringMD, Bethesda and #WheatonMD. The cleanings are scheduled to begin in the #BethesdaMD garages on Sept. 14, 2026.▶️ https://ow.ly/rERx50ZL1cB #mdcommuters
A concrete underground parking garage with empty spaces and marked lines.
September 8, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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🎉Happy #LaborDay! 🎉
Today, Monday, September 7, enjoy #free parking in all #MontgomeryCountyMD public garages, surface lots and street meters in #WheatonMD, #BethesdaMD, and #SilverSpring due to the holiday.
🅿️▶️ https://ow.ly/4ub650ZHXlN Montgomery County, MD Government Montgomery County Council
Parking meters in a city offering free parking for Labor Day with a multi-level parking garage in the background.
September 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Enjoy the long weekend!
🅿️🆓Free parking is available on Labor Day, Mon., Sept. 7, in #BethesdaMD #SilverSpringMD and #WheatonMD garages, lots, and curbside meters.
#LaborDay #Holiday #freeparking
September 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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🚌✨ Join us TODAY at the Veirs Mill Road BRT Pop‑up Event during the Wheaton Community Safety Summit!
📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏰ 4:30pm–7:30pm
📍 Westfield Wheaton, 11160 Veirs Mill Road, #WheatonMD
Stop by to learn more about the Veirs Mill Flash Project. #mdcommuters Natali Fani-González
"Flash logo, Veirs Mill Road" Green and blue FLASH bus parked with MCDOT Montgomery County Department of Transportation logo visible.
September 3, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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Shop. Dine. Explore. 🛍️🍽️
From local restaurants and unique shops to community events and entertainment, #BethesdaMD, #SilverSpringMD, and #WheatonMD have something for everyone.
Park nearby and enjoy everything our Parking Districts have to offer.
Montgomery County, MD Government
#ExploreLocal
Three friends enjoying ice cream and shopping bags on a sunny city street with MCDOT logos visible.
August 23, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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🎬 Lights, camera… submit! The 12th annual @wheatonfilmfest.bsky.social is happening this November + they’re accepting new entries now!

🎟️ Submit your short film: filmfreeway.com/Wheaton
🗓️ Regular deadline: Sept 1

#MoCo #IndieFilm #WheatonFilmFest #Filmmaker #WheatonMD
August 18, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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Last chance! Applications close today for this year's Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival. 🎨

Whether you want to sell your artwork or perform on stage, get your application in today!

🔗 Learn more + apply: www.wheatonartsparade.org/2026-applica...

Poster by: Caryn Chavarria

#MoCo #WheatonMD
July 31, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Did you know❓ 🚲
Bike racks are available at MCDOT facilities in #BethesdaMD, #SilverSpringMD, #WheatonMD & #MontgomeryHillsMD. It's easy to park once and ride the rest of the way! 🚴‍♀️🌱
Healthy for you, greener for the community.
➡️https://ow.ly/ZSAq50ZssUT
Indoor parking garage with a black sedan parked near bike racks and a scooter beside it under fluorescent lighting.
July 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Picking someone up? ✔️
Dropping someone off? ✔️
Waiting “just a minute”? ❌🙃 Can’t do that here.
Keep it moving and keep traffic flowing.
Montgomery County, MD Government #BethesdaMD #SilverSpringMD #WheatonMD
July 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Did you know❓@MCDOTNow offers public 🅿️parking spaces for #Zipcar in #BethesdaMD, #SilverSpringMD, #NorthBethesda, #WheatonMD, & #ChevyChaseMD. A convenient way to access a car without owning one. SilverSpringDowntown
Empty parking space marked for Zipcar rentals next to a black SUV in an urban outdoor lot with trees and buildings.
July 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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🅿️Reminder🅿️
#Parking at all Montgomery County, MD Government public garages, lots, and curbside meters in #BethesdaMD, #SilverSpringMD and #WheatonMD will be #FREE🆓today (Friday, July 3) and tomorrow (Saturday, July4) ! Marc Elrich #holiday #VisitMoCo Montgomery County Council PIO Pete Piringer #free
Montgomery County parking garage with multiple levels and nearby street parking under clear skies.
July 3, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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⭐⭐TODAY⭐⭐
MCDOT's transportation-related schedule for the #IndependenceDay #Holiday can be found here ▶️ https://ow.ly/Sx2r50ZhzxG #4thofjuly #rockvillemd #silverspringmd
#montgomerycountymd #bethesdamd #gaithersburgmd #wheatonmd #transportation #friday
Stylized Fourth of July greeting with red, white, and blue brush strokes and stars celebrating Independence Day.
July 3, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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⭐Veirs Mill Road Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Pop-up Event⭐
📌El Amigo Grocery 12214 Veirs Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906
🗓️Thursday, July 2, 2026
🕰️4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
▶️https://ow.ly/1Sie50ZhXX2
#montgomerycountymd #silverspringmd #wheatonmd #ridetheflash #BRT
Two women at an outreach event discussing Veirs Mill Road Flash Bus Rapid Transit plans beside an informational banner and table.
July 2, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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‼️🅿️‼️🅿️‼️
New parking hours & rates for Montgomery County-operated garages, parking lots, and street meters in the Downtown #WheatonMD Parking District are scheduled to take effect on or about July 1, 2026.
▶️https://ow.ly/yw3C50Z8NLr Montgomery County, MD Government Montgomery County Council
New parking hours in Downtown Wheaton offer free parking after 6 p.m. and all day on weekends starting July 1, 2026.
June 30, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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⚠️ICYMI⚠️
MCDOT will discontinue on-demand transit service in the Rockville and Glenmont / Wheaton Flex zones effective July 1, 2026. The final day of service for these zones will be Tuesday, June 30. ▶️https://ow.ly/yq9M50Z5Xij #RockvilleMD #WheatonMD Montgomery County Council #mdcommuters #commuting
Blue on-demand transit bus with a red prohibition symbol overlay, indicating service discontinuation in Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton zones by July 1, 2026.
June 28, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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🔌🚗Charge up and keep it moving!🔌🚗
EV charging stations are available in #BethesdaMD, #SilverSpringMD, and #WheatonMD garages, making it easy to power your vehicle while you go about your day.➡️https://ow.ly/QgfA50ZhHNv
#montgomerycountymd #EVCars #parking #mdcommuters
Empty indoor electric vehicle charging station with multiple charging units mounted on white pillars with green stripes.
June 27, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Join MCDOT Commuter Services for a Free Travel Training Session and learn how to get around the region with confidence.
🗓️Fri., June 26, 2026
⏰2:00PM-4:00PM
📍Wheaton Library 11701 GA Avenue #WheatonMD
🚶‍♀️Walk Ups Welcome - Day Of
▶️ https://ow.ly/utPO50Z5XlN Montgomery County, MD Government
Free training session for commuters hosted by MCDOT Commuter Services at Wheaton Library on June 26, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m., with giveaways and refreshments.
June 24, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Join MCDOT Commuter Services for a Free Travel Training Session and learn how to get around the region with confidence.
🗓️Fri., June 26, 2026
⏰2:00PM-4:00PM
📍Wheaton Library 11701 GA Avenue #WheatonMD
▶️ https://ow.ly/utPO50Z5XlN #RideOnMCT Montgomery County, MD Government @mcpllibraries.bsky.social
Free training session for commuters hosted by MCDOT Commuter Services at Wheaton Library on June 26, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m., with giveaways and refreshments.
June 22, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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🅿️🚗🅿️🚙🅿️🛻🅿️
▶️https://ow.ly/HRzG50ZaqqP Natali Fani-González #WheatonMD #montgomerycountymd #parking Montgomery County Council
Sign announcing free parking after 6 p.m. and all day on weekends at Wheaton Center starting July 1, 2026.
June 20, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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⚠️ICYMI⚠️
MCDOT will discontinue on-demand transit service in the Rockville and Glenmont / Wheaton Flex zones effective July 1, 2026. The final day of service for these zones will be Tuesday, June 30. ▶️https://ow.ly/yq9M50Z5Xij #RockvilleMD #WheatonMD Montgomery County Council #mdcommuters #commuting
Blue on-demand transit bus with a red prohibition symbol overlay, indicating service discontinuation in Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton zones by July 1, 2026.
June 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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🚌⚡Happening Today⚡🚌
Veirs Mill Road Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Pop-up Information Event
📍Aspen Hill Shopping Center, 13661 Connecticut Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906
🗓️ Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕰️11:00am to 3:00pm
▶️https://ow.ly/rgVp50Zacq5 #wheatonmd #rockvillemd #montgomerycountymd #ridetheflash
Montgomery County's FLASH bus on Veirs Mill Road with MCDOT branding visible on the side and front destination sign.
June 20, 2026 at 12:25 PM