Transportation Opportunities Abound this Fall!

Montgomery County Maryland sent this bulletin at 09/20/2018 09:12 AM EDT

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Shop and Play the Easy Way: Montgomery County Car Free Day
Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Ride FREE to Black Hills Regional Park or the Clarksburg Premium Outlets courtesy of Montgomery County Department of Transportation! Celebrate Monarch Butterfly Fiesta Day (11:00 am to 3:00 pm), bike with Zagster bikeshare bikes, or boat on beautiful Lake Seneca.

Every 30 minutes, Ride On Extra buses will leave from Shady Grove Metro Station and stop at the Germantown Transit Center, Black Hill Regional Park and Clarksburg Premium Outlets. At Black Hills’ Regional Park, riders can enjoy discounts on boat rentals and pontoon rides until 6:00 pm. Riders to the Outlets will receive a free VIP Membership and Savings Passport offering discounts up to 65 percent off.

Car Free Day is a worldwide event that encourages people to use transit, bike or walk; telework; or join carpools or vanpools. Using more sustainable ways to get around helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and traffic congestion.

Ride On extRa buses offer WiFi, USB ports and comfortable seats. The extRa (Ride On Route 101) is a limited-stop, weekday service that operates every 10 minutes during rush hours between the Lakeforest Transit Center and Medical Center Metrorail Station.  Click here for more information.

55+ Transportation Expo
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20901

You can check off a lot of “to dos” if you attend the Transportation Expo:

  • Make sure you and your car fit together.
  • Discover technology in your vehicle that will keep you safe.
  • Explore alternatives to driving.
  • Learn from local transportation experts about transportation options in Montgomery County.

CarFit is an interactive and educational program that teaches participants how to make their personal vehicles “fit” them to increase safety on the road. The program is free, but reservations are required. Call 240-777-8085.

AARP Smart Driver TEK is a 90-minute workshop that explains the latest in safety features in cars today. Learn the safety benefits of blind spot warning systems, forward collision warnings, and more. The fee is $5.00 per person and space is limited. To register, call 1-877-805-0458.

MetroAccess Users: Try Abilities Ride!
Abilities-Ride is the alternative same-day service for MetroAccess customers. In Montgomery County, the program is called “ARMON.” Regency Taxi coordinates service with other transportation providers. Vehicles may be marked Regency, Barwood, Action Taxi, etc.

  • $5 flat fare for all trips up to 9 miles that begin or end in Prince George’s or Montgomery counties.
  • For trips longer than 9 miles, the co-pay increases based on number of miles.
  • Riders are free to make reservations for future trips in addition to same-day trips.

Call 301-990-9100 for details.

Seniors Today 

September Topics:  Seniors Today repeats some of the interesting segments taped earlier this year. 

Program airs at the following times: Sunday - (6:00pm) | Mon - (10:00am) | Tues - (1:00am, 12:30pm, 6:00pm) | Thurs - (2:30am, 6:00pm) | Fri - (10:30am) | Sat - (2:00am).

Where to Watch: Comcast and RCN channel 6; Verizon channel 30; or On-Demand at the County's website by clicking here.


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