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Flash on US 29 started service in October 2020. Learn more at RidetheFlash.com
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Flash on US 29 started service in October 2020. Learn more at RidetheFlash.com.
MCDOT is looking at ways to make Flash on US 29 even better as part of the US 29 Mobility Study.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is constructing a new transit line, called Flash, along US 29 (Colesville Rd). Flash is a bus-based rapid transit system with features that improve reliability, so you can get where you need to go quickly. US 29 Flash will operate between Burtonsville and Silver Spring and open in 2020.
US 29 Flash will:
Service plans include:
Flash features and amenities include:
Additional project information:
Corridor Advisory Committees (CACs) were created in 2015 as part of the Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) planned Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service on US 29 from the Burtonsville to downtown Silver Spring. The committee is made up of residents, business owners, and other stakeholders along the corridor. The CAC meetings allow MCDOT to both give updates on the project to members of the community and to gather feedback from stakeholders along this portion of the corridor.
For more information on this corridor, see the Countywide Transit Corridors Functional Master Plan.
CAC Meeting #17 (Wednesday, October 17th 2018)
CAC Meeting #16 (Wednesday, May 30th 2018)
CAC Meeting #15 (Monday, February 26th 2018)
CAC Meeting #14 (Wednesday, November 8th 2017)
CAC Meeting #13 (Wednesday, September 13th 2017)
CAC Meeting #12 (Wednesday, July 12th 2017)
CAC Meeting #11 (Thursday, May 25th 2017)
CAC Meeting #10 (Thursday, April 6th 2017)
CAC Meeting #9 (Thursday, February 2nd 2017)
CAC Meeting #8 (Thursday, September 22 nd 2016)
CAC Meeting #7 (Wednesday, July 20 th 2016)
CAC Meeting #6 (Wednesday, May 18 th 2016)
CAC Open House (Monday, February 1 st 2016)
CAC Meeting #5 (Tuesday, December 1 st 2015)
CAC Meeting #4 (optional) (Tuesday, September 8 th 2015)
CAC Meeting #3 (Thursday, May 28 th 2015)
CAC Meeting #2 (Thursday, March 26 th 2015)
CAC Meeting #1 (Saturday, February 28 th 2015)
CAC Meeting #17 (Thursday, October 18th 2018)
CAC Meeting #16 (Thursday, May 31st 2018)
CAC Meeting #15 (Tuesday, March 6th 2018)
CAC Meeting #14 (Thursday, November 9th 2017)
CAC Meeting #13 (Tuesday, September 12th 2017)
CAC Meeting #12 (Thursday, July 13th 2017)
CAC Meeting #11 (Wednesday, May 24th 2017)
(The following documents make reference to the US 29 South CAC. But they also apply to the US29 Central CAC given that, until April 3 rd 2017, US29 South CAC used to cover what is today covered by US29 Central CAC.) CAC Meeting #10 (Monday, April 3rd 2017)
CAC Meeting #9 (Tuesday, January 31st 2017)
C AC Meeting #8 (Monday, September 26 th 2016)
CAC Meeting #7 (Thursday, July 14 th 2016)
CAC Meeting #6 (Tuesday, May 24 th 2016)
CAC Open House (Monday, February 1 st, 2016)
CAC Meeting #5 (Thursday, December 2 th, 2015)
CAC Meeting #4 (optional) (Thursday, September 10 th, 2015)
CAC Meeting #3 (Tuesday, June 2 nd 2015)
CAC Meeting #2 (Tuesday, March 31 st 2015)
CAC Meeting #1 (February 28 th 2015)
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
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
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
Montgomery County was selected by the United States Department of Transportation for a $10 million TIGER grant (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) to help fund a 14-mile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system along US 29. The TIGER program is merit-based and highly competitive.
The Flash on US 29 project will transform mobility options with the implementation of a 14-mile BRT service on the eastern edge of Montgomery County, Maryland. This project will improve transit reliability and opportunities for low-income and minority populations, enhance planned mixed-use redevelopment transforming an auto-oriented single-purpose development into vibrant, mixed-use urban centers, provide access to a fast-growing jobs corridor, and enhance the quality of life for over 120,000 people who live within a half-mile of this highly congested suburban corridor.