$3.15M Secured to Improve Georgia Avenue Bus Lanes in Silver Spring

Funding has been secured to upgrade bus lanes along Georgia Avenue between Glenmont and downtown Silver Spring, a move aimed at improving safety and efficiency for commuters and transit users.

The $3.15 million allocation will support enhancements such as updated pavement markings, clearer painted lanes, improved signage, and design adjustments to help drivers better recognize and follow bus lane rules.

Transportation planners say the project focuses on two main goals: increasing driver awareness and improving compliance with designated transit lanes. Clearer road markings and transitions are expected to reduce confusion and support smoother traffic flow in one of the area’s busiest corridors.

The funding is part of a broader infrastructure package directed toward transportation and community improvements within the district. Local officials note that targeted investments in transit corridors can help reduce congestion, improve reliability for bus riders, and support safer road use for everyone.

Georgia Avenue serves as a key route connecting residential neighborhoods with commercial centers and transit hubs, making the upgrades particularly important for daily commuters.

Work timelines and implementation details are expected to be announced as planning progresses.