MCDOT Hosts Open Houses to Share Alternatives for FLASH BRT on MD 355

For Immediate Release: Monday, June 3, 2019

MCDOT invites the public to attend one of two Open Houses in late June to learn more about FLASH, a new BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) service, and its planned implementation along MD 355.

Attendees will see the results of the extensive evaluation and preliminary engineering of the alternatives, including ridership, benefits, impacts and estimated costs. The public is encouraged to ask questions and share input with county officials and project staff. Your feedback will help inform the selection of a Recommended Alternative.

 

Open House Details 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2019  6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019  6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

B-CC Regional Services Center, Wisconsin Multipurpose Room, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814

 

The open houses are self-paced and attendees can come and go as they please. The two meetings will be identical and attendance at only one is necessary. Sign language interpreters and other assistive services will be provided upon request. Contact Darcy Buckley at (240) 777-7166, or send a request to darcy.buckley@montgomerycountymd.gov. For more information, visit RideTheFlash.com/355OpenHouse.

 

About the FLASH

The MD 355 FLASH will provide upgraded, frequent, and reliable service between Downtown Bethesda and Clarksburg along the MD 355 (Wisconsin Avenue/Rockville Pike/Frederick Road) corridor. FLASH will feature limited stops, off-board fare collection, priority signaling, Wi-Fi, and level-boarding through all doors to provide a faster ride. Stations will also have real-time travel information.

 

Release ID: 19-086
Media Contact: Maureen McNulty 240-777-7199