Better Bus Pop-up at Wheaton Station by Emma K Alexandra licensed under Creative Commons.

WMATA has released the proposed bus network redesign. Along with a new map with new route names, the proposal includes major changes to routes and service frequency, including more service during off-peak hours and on weekends. Now WMATA wants your feedback!

This week, there are two in-person opportunities to weigh in on the proposed changes. You can catch the Better Bus Network team at the Columbia Heights Education Campus on Thursday, June 20 from 3 - 7 pm. Learn more here.

Also on Thursday, the Coalition for Smarter Growth, Montgomery for All, and the Montgomery Better Buses Coalition will be in Silver Spring at Black Lion Cafe from 6:00 - 7:30 for a communal comment writing session. RSVP here. ( NOTE LOCATION CHANGE —> now at Black Lion Cafe in Silver Spring!)

If you can’t make either of these, WMATA will be hosting pop-ups at Metro Stations across the region. You can catch them at the Friendship Heights Metro Station from 7:00 - 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 18, and at the Southern Avenue Metro Station from 3:00 - 7:00 pm on Friday, June 21.

You are also highly encouraged to submit comments online before the deadline on July 15. Check out our guide!

Better Bus Network Redesign Discovery Day & Public Hearing @ Columbia Heights Educational Campus

Better Bus Feedback-Palooza! @ Black Lion Cafe

  • Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
  • Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Black Lion Cafe 8240 Fenton StreetSilver Spring, MD, 20910 (NOTE LOCATION CHANGE —> now at Black Lion Cafe in Silver Spring!)
  • RSVP on the event registration page

Tuesday, June 18

Become a water quality monitoring citizen scientist: Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay on Tuesday, June 18, to learn how to become a water quality monitoring citizen scientist. Citizen scientists help collect water quality samples from 24 sites weekly from May-September, sampling for bacteria, water temperature, air temperature, pH, and turbidity. Become a citizen scientist by attending a training session, an in-person demo, and passing a certification test. Register here!

Saturday, June 22

Get an in-person look at zoning and housing diversity in East Silver Spring: Join Montgomery for All on Saturday, June 22, for a walking tour that will explore the housing types in East Silver Spring, the zoning decisions that have made it possible (or in some locations, not possible!) to offer a wide variety of housing options for people of diverse ages, incomes, and household sizes, and how the neighborhood might change if Montgomery County implements Attainable Housing recommendations. Learn more and RSVP here!

Bike to the BBQ Battle: Ride, Taste, and Celebrate! Gear up and pedal your way to the ultimate summer celebration! Join forces with Streets Calling Bike Club, DC Bike Ride, and WABA for a joyful journey (roughly 10 miles) through the heart of the city, culminating in a mouthwatering extravaganza at the 32nd annual Giant BBQ Battle on Pennsylvania Avenue. This event is free if you’re just biking. Register here!

Sunday, June 23

Celebrate Summer with goDCgo: There are so many amazing organizations working to make DC a safe and easy place to be a cyclist. Join goDCgo, local bike shops, and District bike groups to celebrate biking as a form of transportation and recreation. All skill levels welcome – from those that have never rode a bike before to experienced cyclists. Activities feature a group bike ride, youth riding class (prior sign up required), free bike maintenance and instruction, bike demos, bike decorating, swag/raffles (win a new bike!), and snacks and refreshments. Learn more here.

  • Date: Sunday, June 23, 2024
  • Time: 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: 3000 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast Washington, DC 20020
  • Learn more about Bike Fest

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Tagged: better bus, bicycling, dc, events, housing, maryland, montgomery county, pedestrians, transit, zoning

Kate Jentoft-Herr is GGWash's Engagement Manager. Previously the Development Manager at the Coalition for Smarter Growth, Kate is interested in exploring the relationships between land-use, racism, and the Climate Crisis and in making discussion of urban issues accessible to folks from all backgrounds. She loves DC and being able to walk to work.