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Summer is imminent and a part from a few rainy days, the weather is beautiful, which means it is the perfect time to try bikeshare! Bikeshare is a great way to supplement your transportation needs, whether you want to leisurely explore Prince George's County, commute to work or run a few errands.
Bikeshare is an affordable transportation option that connects Prince George's County with other area public transit systems and the rest of the region. Capital Bikeshare offers several annual membership options, ranging from $5 to $85.
Capital Bikeshare for All is an equity program designed to provide the service at a significantly lower rate to those eligible for local and state assistance programs.
To find out which membership you qualify for and to obtain additional information about bikeshare, visit: https://www.capitalbikeshare.com/pricing
 Everyone Commutes. But do you RideSmart? As the County begins to inch towards the new normal and those who have been teleworking during the pandemic prepare to head back to the office, consider adding Prince George's County RideSmart Commuter Solutions to your return to work strategy.
We want to make sure you have all the resources needed to successfully commute without having to drive alone. RideSmart Solutions provides free information and benefit programs for bus service, rail lines, carpooling, vanpooling and telecommuting as well as employer specialized programs. We are helping to connect commuters to jobs, education, shopping, healthcare, and other important destinations, while reducing auto emissions and traffic congestion.
We want to make sure you have all the resources needed to successfully enjoy making alternative modes of transportation your main source of traveling.
For more information on RideSmart here. You can also contact us at info.pgcridesmartsolutions@co.pg.md.us or 301-883-5656.
 Cicadas might take 17 years to commute but you don’t have to!
Tanyard Road
 The Emergency Culvert Replacement at Tanyard Road over Tanyard Branch is complete! Tanyard Rd was temporarily closed earlier this year due to a failed culvert, but safely reopened in April while the project was still underway.
Croom Station Road
 Croom Station Road is closed due to a large sinkhole in the roadway related to the culvert crossing at Charles Branch. DPW&T is currently engineering a solution to repair the culvert structure and re-open the roadway within the next 4 to 6 months.
The following detour is in place:
- MD 382 Croom Road to US 301 right turn north.
- US 301 South to MD 382 Croom Road left turn.
Updates will be provided on DPW&T's webpage and via social media.
On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, the following service changes took effect on TheBus:
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Route 13A will operate every 45 minutes.
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Route 17 will operate every 35 minutes.
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Route 23 will operate every 45 minutes.
- Introducing Route 19, which will operate every 35 minutes, merging the Route 12 - Chillum Loop and the Route 13 - Loop B (West Hyattsville).
All other active routes will continue to operate in accordance with the November 2, 2020 Public Notice.
Please note holiday service below for Juneteenth.
Juneteenth Day Service
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A New Way to Track "TheBus" is Arriving this Summer
County residents who ride "TheBus" will soon have a new way to track bus arrivals. Prince George’s County is excited to announce that beginning August 1, Clever Devices will replace NextBus as the official tracking mechanism for "TheBus". Please note: After June 30, 2021, the NextBus/Umo application will no longer provide real time arrivals or predictions for “TheBus”.
While we upgrade our fleet to support this change, there will be a brief blackout period in which riders will be unable to track buses online or via a mobile app from July 1 through July 31, 2021. You will be able to obtain bus scheduling information on our Routes and Schedules page and by contacting a customer service agents at 301-324-2877 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 pm, Monday through Saturday.
More information on the new system will be made available in the weeks to come so that you can prepare for travel using this new enhanced application. We appreciate your patience as we continue to improve our public transit system with your safety and convenience in mind.
 Juneteenth, also referred to as Emancipation Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. While it is celebrated annually on June 19th, the holiday will be observed in Prince George's County on Friday, June 18, 2021.
In 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation declared more than three million slaves living in the Confederate states to be free. More than two years would pass, however, before the news reached African Americans living in Texas. It was not until Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, that the state’s residents finally learned that slavery had been abolished. The former slaves immediately began to celebrate with prayer, feasting, song, and dance.
The following year, on June 19, the first official Juneteenth celebrations took place in Texas. The original observances included prayer meetings and the singing of spirituals, and celebrants wore new clothes as a way of representing their newfound freedom. Within a few years, African Americans in other states were celebrating the day as well, making it an annual tradition.
Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopedia (2021, May 25). Juneteenth. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Juneteenth
 Sunday, June 20, 2021 is Father's Day! We would like to wish fathers everywhere, but especially those who work tirelessly at DPW&T and then go home to tackle the job of fatherhood daily, a Happy Father's Day! Relax and kick back!
Tiffany Jennings – Bicycle and Pedestrian , Andrea Lasker – Vision Zero Prince George’s Coordinator, and Nurse Sandra Weinstein at Highland Park Elementary School in Landover
On Friday, June 4, 2021, Highland Park Elementary School students in Landover learned about the importance of pedestrian and bicycle safety. DPW&T delivered Vision Zero Prince George's Grab and Go Bags to Sandra Weinstein, the School Nurse. Nurse Weinstein shared that "the students loved the bags and contents!" and noted that she was able to briefly describe Vision Zero Prince George's and share the safety tips with all the children in attendance.
Traffic engineers will also review the nearby roadways and signage and evaluate the site for potential safety enhancements.
For more information on Vision Zero Prince Georges, please visit VisionZeroPrinceGeorges.com.
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