Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Bus Rapid Transit (Flash) will provide upgraded, frequent, and reliable service throughout Montgomery. Several Flash corridors are currently in the planning or construction phase.
Transit Project
Jamie Henson
Division of Transportation Engineering
BRT Implementation Manager
Jamie.Henson@montgomerycountymd.gov
Flash: Montgomery County's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network
Flash is a limited-stop, branded bus service currently planned for 7 corridors within Montgomery County. The project will transform mobility options by connecting riders to activity and employment centers. The service will also improve passenger transit mobility and bicycle and pedestrian improvements along the corridors, making it easier and safer to get to Flash stations. Flash will run in its own lanes where possible to bypass the existing traffic congestion. It will also use queue jumps and transit signal priority to avoid traffic at select intersections to provide faster and more reliable service. The stations are designed to make boarding vehicles easier, improving travel time and increasing transit equity. The unique modern stations will provide weather protection, pre-payment stations, and real-time transit information.
Learn more about Montgomery County’s plan for the Flash BRT network.
LEARN ABOUT THE FLASH NETWORKWhat is Flash?
What makes Flash different?
Routes / Upcoming Projects:
- US 29 ( in service ) | US 29 (Phase 2)
- MD 355
- Veirs Mill Road
- North Bethesda Transitway
- New Hampshire Avenue
FAST FACTS
RELIABLE Frequent service, dedicated lanes, and green light priority signaling keep Flash vehicles moving.
EFFICIENT One Flash vehicle can take up to 90 cars off the road, making our transportation network more efficient and your commute easier.
CLEAN Flash reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions, making our air cleaner.
COMFORTABLE New Flash stations will feature real-time travel info and provide a place for you to wait comfortably and pay your fare before boarding. See station designs here.
COST-EFFECTIVE You can save money by riding Flash instead of driving a car.
WHEELS WELCOME Wheelchairs, bikes, and strollers are welcome on board.
Corridor Advisory Committees (CACs)
Corridor Advisory Committees follow Master Plan guidance as approved by the Montgomery County Council to provide input on the design, construction, and proposed station locations for the transit corridor.
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ACTIVE CACs and MEMBERS
- MD355 - North
First Name Last Name Affiliation Joel Yesley Interested Resident (Gaithersburg) Paul J. Yanoshik RE/MAX Realtors (North Potomac) Andrew M. Williamson Arora Hills Home Owners Association Ronald C. Welke Greenridge Baptist Church Gary Unterberg Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber, Rodgers Consulting, Inc. Goke Taiwo Cider Barrel Mobile Home Court Gail H. Sherman King Farm Citizens Assembly (Rockville) Peter L. Shaw Interested Resident (Rockville) Margaret Schoap TAME (Transit Alternatives to Mid-County Highway) Coalition David A. Rosenbaum Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board Era Pandya Interested Resident (Clarksburg) Mark Pace Montgomery College - Rockville & Germantown campuses James Martin Interested Resident (Clarksburg) Richard Lindstrom Interested Resident (Gaithersburg) John Lin City of Gaithersburg Economic Development Committee Kathie Hulley Clarksburg Civic Association Peter Henry Watkin's Mill Town Center (Gaithersburg) Cherian Eapen Interested Resident (Clarksburg) Nallathamby Devasahayam Seneca Crossing Section 1 Homeowners Association (Germantown) Steven Cohn Milestone North Board of Trustees (Germantown) Jerry Callistein College Gardens Civic Association (Rockville) Dennis Cain West End Citizens Association (Rockville) Eileen Cahill Holy Cross Hospital Carole Berger City of Gaithersburg Transportation Committee - MD355 - Central
First Name Last Name Affiliation Francine Waters Lerner Enterprises Zachary (Zac) Trupp Greater Capital Area Association of Relators Michael Tardif Garrett Park Estates/White Flint Park Citizens Association vacant currently Douglas Development Gerard Stack Midtown Bethesda North Condos Ana Milena Sobalvarro Interested Resident (Potomac) Chad Salganik Randolph Civic Association Jeremy Martin Rockville Traffic & Transportation Commission Anthony (Tony) Kouneski Strathmore Place Community Association Arnold Kohn Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce Peter Katz Interested Resident (Kensington) Jerry Garson Montgomery County Civic Federation, Inc. Roger Fox Grosvenor Park II Condos Kristi Cruzat Fallswood Condo Association Elizabeth Crane Hungerford Civic Association Jay Brinson Federal Realty Investment Trust Peter Benjamin Town of Garrett Park Joshua Raymond Arcurio Grosvenor Park Condo Citizens Association - MD355 - South
First Name Last Name Affiliation David W. Sears Montgomery County Sierra Club Susan Roberts National Institutes of Health D. Todd Pearson Saul Centers, Inc. Deborah Michaels Glenbrook Village HOA Damon C. Luciano Interested Resident (Bethesda) Todd Lewers The Forum Condominium, Friends of White Flint Richard O. Levine Locust Hill Citizens Association Sylke Knuppel Fivesquares Development, LLC Celesta Jurkovich Chevy Chase West Neighborhood Association Andy O'Hare East Bethesda Citizens Association (temp rep) Matt Gordon Linowes and Blocher, LLP Greg Ford Gallery at White Flint Condos Ryan Emery U.S. Naval Support Activity, Bethesda Barbara Moir Condos Town of Somerset Nancy Abeles Bethesda Crest Homeowners Association - Veirs Mill - MD586
First Name Last Name Affiliation Ethan Rule Housing Opportunities Commission Thomas M. Strawbridge Kensington Heights Civic Association Mike Stein Interested Resident Michael A. Staiano Staiano Engineering Philip C. Sossou Interested Resident Jessica Reynolds Twinbrook Citizens Association Sara Moline Interested Resident Mary Means Interested Resident Kathleen Hume Interested Resident Jared Hautamaki Wheaton Hills Civic Association Ethan Goffman East Rockville Civic Association Larry Finkelberg American Home Lending D. Jonathan Fink Kemp Mill Civic Association Mirza Donegan Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee Timothy Crawford Connecticut Avenue -Greenwood Knolls Civic Association Galo A. Correa, Sr. Interested Resident Michel Audigé Interested Resident James Agliata Westfield Mall Messanvi Richard Adjogah Mid County Citizens Advisory Board
- US29 - North
Last Name First Name Affiliation Wolvovsky Eric North White Oak Community Association Wilhelm Dan Interested Resident (Silver Spring-Woodland Terrace) Tahan Joseph Snowdens Mills Homeowner Association Smoot Sebastian Good Hope Estates Citizens Association Rosenberg Julian Tamarack Triangle Citizens Association Richardson Rob Labquest Community Partnership Pollin Shane The Duffie Companies Myo Khin Peter Brooks Farm Homeowners Association Koch Matthew East Springbrook Citizen Association Morrow DeAndre Interested Resident (Silver Spring-Rolling Acres) Karns Bernadine Calvert Citizens Association Johnson Latisha Interested Resident (Silver Spring-Knightsbridge) currently vacant Cornerpoint Partners, LLC Famuyiwa Oladipo Leeds Realty Inc. Downie Brian Saul Centers Barth Carole Ann Montgomery County Civic Federation Adugna Fisseha East County Citizens Advisory Board - US29 - Central
Last Name First Name Affiliation Williamson James Williamson Lawn and Landscaping Stohlman Eugene The Watch Pocket - Woodmoor Shopping Center Riley Michele Silver Spring United Methodist Church Rangwala Sanjida Sligo Woods Civic Association Pfetsch Michael Woodmoor Pinecrest Citizens Association Morrissey Brian Morrissey Green Remodeling Michels Karen South Four Corners Citizens Association McNeil Jeffrey Hillandale Citizens Association Land Jeffrey Interested Resident (Montgomery White Oak) Jones Ken Burnt Mills Civic Association Harris Kevin Northwood Four Corners Civic Association Goldberg Larry North White Oak Civic Association Goemann Melissa Greater Four Corners Alliance Gabaree Sean Blair High School Evans Karen Tartan Ridge Homeowners Association Connolly Pat Holy Cross Hospital Boezi Louis Burnt Mills Hills Citizens Association Blizzard Samantha East County Citizens Advisory Board Bhatnagar Shruti Blair High School PTA, Kensington Heights CA - US29 - South
Last Name First Name Affiliation Tull Melvin The Lee Development Group Stewart Brad Montgomery College Slater Tina Purple Line NOW Reed Dan Action Committee for Transit Simon Jessica Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board Morrison Anita Indian Springs Civic Association Lewis Tracey Interested Resident (Silver Spring - downtown) Keenan Linda North Hills Civic Association currently vacant The Fillmore Silver Spring Halpert Avi United Therapeutics Corporation Feit Brian Seven Oaks Evanswood Citizens Association Faul-Zeitler Roberta (Bobbie) Woodside Park Civic Association Emerson Sean Interested Resident (Indian Spring Village) Ditzler Barbara (Bee) League of Women Voters Chappell Justin South Silver Spring Neighborhood Association (tentative rep) Cagri Ilhan Sligo-Branview Community Association Bowser Alan Park Hills Civic Association
