Press Releases - Department of Transportation

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a public open house to discuss the New Hampshire Avenue Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Planning Study. The in-person public open house will focus on the New Hampshire Avenue BRT corridor, which is planned to run from Fort Totten Metro Station to Colesville. MCDOT is seeking public input that may influence the outcome of the project.

About New Hampshire Avenue Flash BRT:

The New Hampshire Avenue Flash BRT will be an upgraded, high-frequency transit service that delivers faster, more reliable service between Fort Totten Metro Station and Colesville, potentially using dedicated bus lanes and bus priority at traffic signals. The corridor connects key destinations such as the City of Takoma Park, the Takoma Langley Transit Center, Langley Park, Hillandale, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Campus, White Oak, and Colesville, helping more people reach jobs, schools, healthcare and other essential services. New Hampshire Avenue Flash BRT will also provide connections to other transit services such as Metro Rail, Purple Line, US 29 Flash and other local bus routes.

Open House Details:

The open house will allow attendees to engage directly with project team members, view project materials, maps, and ask questions.

Wednesday, May 14, 6 – 8 p.m.
Langley Park Community Center
1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20783

Presentation at 7 p.m. Topics to Be Covered:

Project Overview: Learn about the New Hampshire Avenue Flash BRT Planning Study, including the planned route, station locations, and service features.
Study Alternatives: Explore alternatives to improve travel time and service reliability along New Hampshire Avenue. Improvement options include dedicated bus lanes, intersection improvements, and safety enhancements for pedestrian and bicycle connections.
Community Benefits: Find out how the project aims to improve everyday travel, expand access to key destinations, and support a stronger and more connected Montgomery County.

The public is encouraged to visit the project website and provide feedback via the online survey. Learn more about general Flash BRT service and the County’s Flash network plans here.

Accessibility and Accommodations:

MCDOT is committed to ensuring that all community members can participate in the public meetings. To request interpreter services, please email County’s Project Manager, Justin Willits at [email protected] by Tuesday, May 6.

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Release ID: 25-077
Media Contact: Emily DeTitta, 240-372-2282