Climate Smart: Transportation
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Download the Ride On Trip Planner App
- What to do: Download the Ride On Trip Planner App on Apple or Google Play for fast, eco-friendly, and cost-effective travel options.
- Why? Public transportation is easy on your wallet, good for your health, and it’s climate-friendly.
- Bonus Tips: Montgomery County residents who are 65 or older, youth 18 or younger, and those with disabilities ride MCDOT Ride On buses for free with specialized SmarTrip® cards. Additionally, the cards will grant reduced fares on Metro bus and rail.
Ride a bike
- What to do: Get out and discover Montgomery County by planning a bike ride (map) on trails, designated bike lanes and shared-use paths.
- Why? Montgomery County has nearly 300 miles of bikeways. Biking is a healthy and efficient way to get around.
- Bonus Tips: Montgomery County residents can donate unused bicycles or apply to receive a free bike through the MCDOT Bike Match MoCo Program. Residents can rent bikes and scooters throughout Montgomery County, and the Capital Bikeshare for All program offers $5 annual bike rental memberships to qualifying residents.
Make your next vehicle an EV
- What to do: Join Montgomery County's Electric Vehicle Purchasing Co-op to connect with new purchase incentives and discounts, events, and educational resources for electric vehicles.
- Why? In Montgomery County, 42% of the County’s greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector. Private vehicle electrification will make the most impact, as privately owned cars make up 75% of total trips.
- Bonus Tip: A Montgomery County resident who drives 30-40 miles per day and charges at home will spend approximately $40 per month on electricity for their EV. Estimate EV Savings & Benefits.
