Montgomery County Government will be Open on Inauguration Day, January 20

For Immediate Release: Friday, January 13, 2017

Montgomery County government will be open on Inauguration Day, Friday, January 20, 2017.

County Offices – Open

MCPS Schools and Administrative Offices – Closed

Montgomery College - Open

Ride On – will operate on its normal schedule. Heavier usage is possible due to the Inauguration.

Metrorail – Expect heavy usage. Inauguration Day information available at www.wmata.com

Metrobus – Expect heavy usage. Inauguration Day information available at www.wmata.com

Libraries – Open

Recreation – Facilities Open for all normally scheduled classes and events 

Refuse/recycling pickup – because there will be no collection on Monday, January 16 for the Dr. Martin Luther Jr. holiday, trash will already be collected on a sliding schedule for this week, which means all collections will be made one day later this week, last collection day is Saturday. Trash should be curbside by 7 a.m. on scheduled pick-up day

The Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station - Open

County Liquor stores – normal business hours

Montgomery Parks – administrative office is Closed, however many of their facilities will be open. For further information visit www.MontgomeryParks.org 

TRiPS Commuter Stores (Silver Spring and Friendship Heights) – Open

Parking at public garages, lots, curbside meters – regular parking fees apply

Maryland State offices and courts – Open

Federal Government – Closed  (Additional information at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/snow-dismissal-procedures/federal-holidays/#url=2017 )

Prince George’s County government – Closed

Fairfax County government – Closed

Commonwealth of Virginia – Open

Official Inauguration-related events will take place from Thursday, January 19 through Sunday, January 22. For those planning on attending Inauguration-related ceremonies and events, the following links provide helpful information. Please note that this information is subject to change.

District of Columbia government is the official source for local updates on the Inauguration. Details are available at http://inauguration.dc.gov/ 

Information from the 2017 Presidential Inauguration Committee: https://www.58pic2017.org/?mid=81907&rid=31034587

 

The 2017 Inaugural Committee’s Joint Transportation Plan on the Metropolitan Police Department’s website: http://mpdc.dc.gov/release/2017-presidential-inaugural-transportation-plan-0

 

The Alert Montgomery emergency warning system will send any emergency alerts relevant to the County. If you have not already subscribed to the free Alert Montgomery emergency warning system, sign up at https://alert.montgomerycountymd.gov.

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Release ID: 17-439
Media Contact: Public Information Office 240-777-6507