The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced a "fare-free day" in support of Car Free Day on Friday, Sept. 22. All Ride On buses will waive the one-dollar fare to encourage the use of public transportation. The announcement was made in coordination with the Maryland Transit Authority, which is offering free fare throughout the weekend on all MTA-operated transit. Regular fares will be required on Metrobus.

Car-Free Day is an annual event celebrated across the globe that encourages traveling in ways that are greener than driving alone, such as walking, riding a bicycle, bus or teleworking. Residents can also take the regional pledge online to participate in Car-Free Day and be entered into a raffle for prizes such as gift cards, an annual Capital Bikeshare membership and a pre-funded SmartTrip card. Duplicate entries will be disqualified. Participants can take the pledge at carfreemetrodc.org/pledge-page.

Each registrant will also receive a Capital Bikeshare 24-hour regional pass for unlimited 45-minute rides for the day. On the morning of Sept. 22, the MCDOT Commuter Services outreach teams will be distributing free giveaways and regional pledge registrations for the raffle drawing. On Sept. 22, from 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. the MCDOT teams will be at:

Bethesda Metro station

Friendship Heights Shops at Wisconsin Place

Germantown Transit Center

Shady Grove Metro station

Silver Spring Metro station

Twinbrook Metro station

Wheaton Marian Fryer Plaza

White Oak Transit Center