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Montgomery County Encourages Local Workers and Residents to Complete Commuter Survey
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is currently conducting an online travel survey to assess commuting patterns within the County and encourages residents to complete it. The data collected will help shape the future of transportation within the County. MCDOT is surveying employees of County businesses with 25 employees or more, and individuals who live in multi-family buildings such as apartments or condominiums within the County’s six Transportation Management Districts—Downtown Bethesda, North Bethesda, Downtown Silver Spring, Friendship Heights, Greater Shady Grove and White Oak.
“If you got this survey, please take the time to fill it out,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “It helps us understand how people are getting around and where we need to do better. It’s quick, and the information can make a difference.”
MCDOT’s Commuter Services Section conducts the travel survey every two years. The feedback helps transportation planners understand how commuters get to work. Participants age 18 or older who complete the survey will be entered into a weekly drawing to win a $25 gift card and a grand prize drawing for a $250 gift card.
“The survey data helps us develop incentive programs for alternate modes of transportation such as FareShare, which provides rebates for commuters and free parking for carpools,” said MCDOT Director Chris Conklin.
Fareshare provides employees working within Montgomery County up to $325 a month to cover expenses incurred using Ride On bus, Metrobus, Metrorail, MTA Commuter bus or MARC train. It also covers expenses for vanpools, as long as the employee commutes to and from a workplace within Montgomery County. Employers must contribute $25 per month per employee receiving the benefit.
The survey link was distributed directly to selected employers and property managers. Individuals who received the survey are encouraged to complete it by the May 31 deadline.
Employees of local businesses can learn more about Commuter Services programs by visiting MCDOT’s Commuter Services website. For questions about the survey, contact MCDOT Commuter Services at 240-777-8380 or email [email protected].
For information on MCDOT programs and services visit montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot, follow @MCDOTNow on X, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook and subscribe to MCDOT’s “Go Montgomery!” newsletter.
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Media Contact: Emily DeTitta 240-372-2282
Categories: Transportation