Second Public Meeting on US 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit Improvements to be Held on Tuesday, June 10, in Silver Spring

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 3, 2025

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is hosting an in-person public meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, to discuss the US 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Phase 2 project. The meeting will provide an overview of the Phase 2 project and will focus on planned bicycle and pedestrian facilities. MCDOT is seeking public input that may influence the outcome of the project.

The Silver Spring Civic Building is located at 1 Veterans Place.

The meeting will be conducted in an open house format, allowing attendees to engage directly with project team members, view project materials and maps and ask questions. A project presentation will be held at 6:30 p.m. 

About US 29 Flash BRT:

The US 29 Flash BRT is an upgraded, high-frequency transit service between Downtown Silver Spring and Briggs Chaney/Burtonsville via Colesville Road/Old Columbia Pike. The Phase 2 project will improve the existing US 29 Flash BRT service by building a dedicated bus lane between Sligo Creek Parkway and Tech Road. 

Topics to Be Covered:

• Project Overview: Learn about Phase 2 of the US 29 Flash BRT, including the project timeline and proposed BRT treatments.
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements: An overview of planned bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be presented along with an initial assessment of their feasibility. 

For more information, please visit the US 29 project website. 

Accessibility and Accommodations:

• MCDOT is committed to ensuring that residents can participate in public meetings. To request interpreter services, please email [email protected] by Friday, June 6.
• A Spanish interpreter will be on-site. 

Written comments carry the same weight as oral comments. All information provided will become a matter of public record. Public input is encouraged and may influence the final design of the project. 

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Release ID: 25-237
Media Contact: Emily DeTitta 240-372-2282
Categories: Transportation