Rideshare (Carpool/Vanpool) and Carsharing Assistance
Pedestrian and Bicycle safety information
Transit-Related Merchandise
TRiPS Commuter Stores
Friendship Heights 17 Wisconsin Circle (Between Wisconsin & Western)
M-F 10am - 6pm (closed 1 - 2pm for lunch)
Silver Spring 8413 Ramsey Avenue (Corner of Wayne & Ramsey)
M-F 7am - 5pm
Looking for transportation or transit information about the Silver Spring Transit Center, now under construction? Please visit http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/sstc
Be a savvy commuter! Montgomery County now has two TRiPS Commuter Stores to better serve you. We're available to assist current and new transit riders and visitors puchasing fare media or making connections to public transportation in the region. An accessible ramp at TRiPS in Silver Spring permits faster, easier service.
Participate in the Fare Media By Mail Program to purchase passes, tickets, or SmarTrip cards for Ride On, Metrobus and Metroraill. You can pay by Visa, Master Card, or check. Mail to: Montgomery County Department of Transportation Division of Transit Services 101 Monroe Street, 5th Floor Rockville, MD 20850 Attn: Fare Media By Mail Program
Online
Buy Online. Purchase fare passes, tickets, and SmarTrip cards for Ride On, Metrobus and Metrorail. Visa or Master Card accepted.
Free & Discount Programs
Call ‘N Ride
Montgomery County offers Call ‘N Ride, a subsidized taxi coupon program for low-income seniors over age 67 and low-income persons with disabilities who are unable to use public transportation. Click on the links above, or call TRiPS at 240-773-TRIPS (8747).
Youth/School Children
Montgomery County’s Ride On bus system offers a special discount pass program for school age children called Youth Cruiser Pass. To determine eligibility, first-time users of the Ride On Youth Cruiser Pass must register before orders can be shipped. Proof of age (such as copy of birth certificate or passport) is required for purchase.
The Montgomery County transit system annually carries nearly 2 million disabled passengers and seniors – providing mobility to the workplace, shopping, medical appointments, and other destinations.
Call 240-777-5800 about:
Call N Ride
Transportation for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Other human services special transportation programs (formerly Paratransit programs)
Seniors
Services for Seniors. Information about Accessible Ride On for wheelchair use, Metro Access and Call N Ride plus other special transportation services.
Services for the Disabled. Contact TRiPS at 240-773-TRiPS (8747) or mcdot.trips.ss@montgomerycountymd.gov for information about the Metro Senior SmarTrip card. Accessible Ride On for wheelchair use, and Metro Access that provides curb-to-curb and other special transportation services.