The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a public open house from 6- 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18 at Walter Johnson High School to discuss the North Bethesda Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Planning Study. The in-person open house will focus on the North Bethesda BRT corridor, which is planned to run from Westfield Montgomery Mall to the North Bethesda Metro Station (formerly White Flint). MCDOT is seeking public input which may influence the outcome of the project.   

About North Bethesda Flash BRT: 

North Bethesda Flash BRT will be an upgraded, high-frequency transit service that delivers a faster, more reliable service between Westfield Montgomery Mall and the North Bethesda Metrorail Station. It will potentially use dedicated bus lanes and bus priority treatments at traffic signals. The corridor connects destinations such as the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) satellite offices, community hubs, local schools and the Rock Spring and North Bethesda districts, helping more people reach jobs, education and other essential services more quickly.  

Open House Details: 

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

Wednesday, June 18, 6 – 8 p.m. 

Walter Johnson High School Cafeteria 

6400 Rock Spring Drive, Bethesda

Presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m.  

Topics to Be Covered 

• Project Overview: Review the proposed BRT alternatives, station locations and community engagement completed to date for the North Bethesda Flash BRT. 

• Analysis Results: Review the results of the alternatives analysis, comparing build and no-build alternatives. 

• Community Feedback and Next Steps: The project team will share the next steps and provide opportunities for community feedback. 

The public is encouraged to visit the project website and provide feedback by email to [email protected] , please submit any inquiries about the event by 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 17. The public can sign up here to receive project updates. Learn more about general Flash BRT service and the County’s Flash network plans here.  

Accessibility and Accommodations: 

Accessibility and accommodations requests, such as interpreter services, should be made in advance by emailing the County’s Project Manager, Justin Willits at [email protected].  

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