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Winter Storm Update

Hopefully you've dug yourself out from all the snow Mother Nature bestowed upon our area last week, and our fingers are crossed that kids will return to school on Monday! To facilitate their safe return to school, and a safe return to a normal workweek for everyone, please make sure your sidewalks are shoveled for pedestrians.

At this time, we are pleased to report that all Ride On Routes are up and running, however, due to the abundance of caution practiced by bus drivers, there may be delays. Get the latest service updates on Ride On's Twitter feed.

Metrobus and Metrorail are operating without detours on regular schedules, although with some delays due to traffic congestion, as well. You can find service updates on Metrobus and Metrorail's Twitter feeds.

For those brave bikers, you can find out the status of snow removal on your favorite trail here.Stay safe, warm and patient this weekend!

Annual Reports due February 26 If your company has 25 or more employees and is located in Dowtown Bethesda, you are required by County Law to complete a Traffic Mitigation Plan and subsequent Annual Reports detailing your company's traffic mitigation efforts. The good news: BTS is here to help! Contact Derrick Harrigan at 301-656-0868 ext. 126 to assist you with your report!

Tree Removal Along Area Trails In the next four to six weeks, Montgomery Parks will begin to remove trees at Beach Drive and Connecticut Avenue due to the infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer. Click here for more information.

BTS Advisory Committee Vacancy If you live in Downtown Bethesda and have an interest in promoting car/vanpooling, bicycling, walking, and using public transportation to get to work, BTS needs you on our Advisory Committee! Click here for more information.

Employer Recognition Awards - Deadline Extended!
Commuter Connections has extended the deadline for nominations for their Annual Employer Recognition Awards to Friday, February 5! Contact Derrick Harrigan at BTS - Dharrigan@bethesda.org 301-656-0868 ext. 126. Derrick will help you draft your company’s nomination using information in your Traffic Mitigation Plan.

Transit Benefit Cap Increases

In 2016, the maximum transit benefit allowance increases from $130 to $255 each month.

If your employer allows you to set aside money pre-tax for transit benefits, you may now set aside nearly twice as much! The new limit also applies to the employer-paid option offered by some companies. Click here for more information.

Bethesda Transportation Solutions
7700 Old Georgetown Road | Bethesda, MD 20814
Telephone: 301.656.0868 | www.bethesdatransit.org